Opinion

The 20th Communist Party Congress and future direction of China

22 Oct 2022 08:04 AM IST

A central idea within the new type of international relations proposed by Chinese leaders is the notion that all humanity shares a common future. This ‘common future’ formulation is designed to contrast with the pursuit of narrow national interests as the defining feature of Western-led international relations.

Breaking out of the ‘Kardarshian era’

22 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

Majority of the women across age groups want to have fair skin, curvy waist and a few extra pounds at the butt to look instagram worthy. We are all guilty of coming across celebrity pictures that make us think, “Oh, I wish I could look like that.”

We Women Want: Valli Arunachalam on gender discrimination in board room

22 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

This week on We Women Want, we have Valli Arunachalam, the eldest daughter of former Murugappa Group Executive Chairman M.V. Murugappan. DEMANDING EQUALITY A nuclear scientist herself and an expert on semiconductors, Valli has been fighting a legal battle with the family-owned Murugappa group for the right to sit on

GUTERRES’ REMARKS A MESSAGE FOR CHINA ON TERRORISM, UN SHOULD ALSO SHUN LAXITY

21 Oct 2022 12:36 PM IST

After paying floral tributes to martyrs of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai at Taj hotel, United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said fighting terrorism must be a global priority. He also said no cause can justify terrorism of any kind. The UN chief further remarked, “Terrorism

Why is Jaya Bachchan always so angry?

21 Oct 2022 12:35 PM IST

Being a popular actor or a celebrity comes at a cost. There are no private moments at public places, the gaze of fans and paparazzi is always on you. The celebrity-crazy media keeps hounding you at all hours of the day. But then, most celebrities accept it with humour and

West must pay reparations for colonial exploitation

21 Oct 2022 12:34 PM IST

The question of repatriations for colonial exploitation, slavery and other mass inhumane behaviour cannot be swept under the carpet anymore. It is essential for most of the West and Japan to really pay up this time.

India is unique, consider that in measuring hunger

20 Oct 2022 00:21 AM IST

Three out of the four indicators used for calculation of the recent Global Hunger Report 2022 index are related to the health of children and cannot be representative of the entire Indian population.

Time for Gujarati voters to decide their electoral fate

19 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

Leaders of BJP, Congress and AAP are going all-out to woo voters in the state.

Congress’ future depends on Kharge’s experience, Rahul’s efforts

19 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

After 24 years, Congress will once again be in the hands of a non-Gandhi. Will he be able to stand and run alone? The questions are many. The challenges are many. Mallikarjun Kharge, almost 80 years old, will have to deal with all the challenges if the results of the

READING BETWEEN THE VOTES

19 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

The votes have been cast for the Congress Presidential race with both Shashi Tharoor and Mallikarjun Kharge as the contesting candidates. While there was no official word on this, the unofficial message is that Kharge is the candidate backed by the Gandhi family; and it is he who is tipped

Grand puja festivities fail to lift Mamata’s spirits

18 Oct 2022 00:14 AM IST

It is a stage that Mamata Banerjee thrives on: a huge spectacle, masses of people, song and dance, lights and colour in a unique combination that only the Durga pujas can bring to the City of Joy. And its grand finale is the Carnival which is organised each year in

India will have to stay vigilant on China

18 Oct 2022 00:14 AM IST

China’s Communist Party started its 20th National Congress in Beijing by showcasing Xi Jinping’s achievements in the last five years. A film screened at the inauguration showed the 2020 Galwan valley clash, which killed 20 Indian soldiers, as one of Xi’s achievements. The inauguration was also attended by Qi Fabao,