Opinion

China’s duplicity on terrorism stands exposed yet again

12 May 2023 02:40 AM IST

Days after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sent out a strong message against terrorism at the meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Goa, China objected to a proposal by India to blacklist Pakistan-based Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar at the United Nations Security

India has a lot at stake as Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative faces multiple challenges

12 May 2023 02:38 AM IST

The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was proposed by the Indian Prime Minister at the East Asia Summit in Bangkok in 2019, to actualize India’s Indo-Pacific Vision which calls for a free, open, inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous region by promoting rules-based order. The IPOI should be viewed as an extension of

Imran’s arrest will increase political tensions in Pakistan

12 May 2023 02:34 AM IST

On 9 May, Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, was arrested and dragged from the Islamabad High Court, by Pakistan Rangers, as he appeared to face charges in multiple graft cases. The arrest comes a day after the Pakistan army accused him of levelling baseless allegations against Major General Faisal

Hard times for Pak army’s blue-eyed boy

10 May 2023 23:49 PM IST

In Imran Khan’s career trajectory, there is a lesson for every future Pakistan Prime Minister, on how in a country where the military is king, there is no guarantee that even the generals’ blue-eyed boy will not be pulled down from his high perch if he is perceived to have

Mann Ki Baat@100: Mention of tribal development shows the importance PM Modi gives to tribal issues

10 May 2023 23:47 PM IST

Broadcast media is a very strong medium of communication. It is a two-way interaction platform to connect people at the grassroots level. The programs telecast over it carry the ability to create awareness, understand the perspectives of a common citizen, a leader, or an institution as a whole as well

Sinking Pakistan descends into more chaos, anarchy

10 May 2023 23:45 PM IST

Pakistan has travelled on a long road to becoming one of the most corrupt countries, polluted in soul, and policy, intolerant towards diversity and engulfed in anarchy. The rot stenches not only in country’s political system, but also on financial structure, with the nation almost on the verge of bankruptcy,

The Congress and the Bajrang Dal Ban

09 May 2023 22:18 PM IST

The jury is out as to why the Congress decided to bring in the Bajrang Dal ban in its Karnataka manifesto, but on the surface, it does seem as if the Congress has scored a self-goal. Until the manifesto release, the Congress was running a fine campaign, raising issues of

The rise of necrophilia cases in Pakistan: A disturbing trend and societal concern

09 May 2023 22:17 PM IST

The Daily Times reported that several cases have emerged where men have allegedly dug up female corpses from graveyards and sexually assaulted them, leading to families installing metal bars and locks on their daughters’ graves to prevent post-mortem rape. Pakistan is experiencing a sharp increase in rape cases, with statistics

Time to boost India-US ties beyond business

09 May 2023 22:13 PM IST

US-India trade and business relations have seen steady growth despite geopolitical ups and downs. There has not been any serious disruption in bilateral trade and investment inflow even during one of the lowest times in the countries’ political relations—when India tested its nuclear capabilities in Pokhran. There are many areas

Bilawal’s rage bares Pakistan’s reluctance to improve ties with India

08 May 2023 22:18 PM IST

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who last week visited India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Goa, could not use the opportunity to ensure any kind of improvement in the ties between India and Pakistan. On the contrary, there were more signs of chill in the

Five development models for creating sustainable cities

08 May 2023 22:15 PM IST

Today, cities worldwide face intense pressure to fulfil the ever-increasing needs of their growing populations. Over 67% of the global population will be living in cities by 2050, according to the UN World Urbanisation Prospects. In fact, between 2018 and 2030, the global urban footprint could increase by a massive

Movie ban calls threaten freedom of expression

08 May 2023 22:12 PM IST

India has a rich and diverse culture, where cinema is one of the most popular forms of entertainment and art. However, in recent years, many films have faced censorship, bans, protests, and even violence for depicting sensitive or controversial topics, raising the question: are movie bans in India justified, or