Opinion

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,

Hijab row: Are we ready for consequences?

18 Oct 2022 00:14 AM IST

Accepting the pro-hijab argument would mean a death knell to the liberty of millions of Muslim women who feel the fresh wave of liberal air by not covering their faces.

National Logistics Policy is a gamechanger

17 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

The National Logistics Policy is a combination of policy plus performance, which is equal to progress and is the result of eight long years of hard work

The controversial depiction of Lord Ram in ‘Adipurush’

17 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

A big budget film Adipurush is slated to hit the screens in January next year. The publicity for the film started a little before Dussehra this year to build up hype. The lead actor Prabhas even flew down to attend Ram Leela at Red Fort, together with the President of

A close contest in Himachal likely

17 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

With the Election Commission finalizing the dates for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, the State is likely to witness a keen contest between the Congress and the BJP, which at present is in power. The overall mood amongst the people is for a Change but intense infighting within the Congress

BCCI to have a World Cup Winner for the first time as its President

15 Oct 2022 02:27 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to have Roger Binny, a member of the 1983 World Cup winning Squad as its next president. He shall succeed former India Skipper and Cricket icon Saurav Ganguly, who shall be completing his term shortly. When Binny assumes charge,

Gujarat elections to decide the direction of future politics

15 Oct 2022 02:26 AM IST

The election dates for the Gujarat Legislative Assembly will be announced soon. The elections will not only affect the direction of India’s future politics but will also affect the socio-economic conditions and foreign capital investment. As Chief Minister and then Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, BJP and allies have given huge

Explaining China’s Siege Mentality

15 Oct 2022 02:24 AM IST

Perpetuating the image of a conspiratorial West is, thus, vital for sustenance of the CCP. This suggests threat perceptions are the basis for Chinese foreign policy formulation.

Equality in a marriage: Aamir Khan’s new ad sparks debate

15 Oct 2022 00:02 AM IST

People cut short traditions and it is acceptable in situations beyond their control.

We Women Want: Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta discuss feminism in films

15 Oct 2022 00:02 AM IST

Shabana Azmi and Divya Dutta spoke about how gender issues and women’s roles are treated on screen.

India Right In Ticking Off German FM Over Kashmir Comment

14 Oct 2022 00:03 AM IST

India’s sharp and angry reaction to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s remarks over Kashmir was timely and much-needed. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) amounted to actually ticking off the Germany foreign minister for what was nothing short of her provocative posturing against India. MEA spokesperson Arindam

Split verdict on hijab reflects growing Islamic divide

14 Oct 2022 00:02 AM IST

In the late seventies, as Iran erupted in street protests led by Ayatollah Khomeini against the Shah Reza Pahlavi, hundreds of Iranian students who had flocked to Bengaluru for higher studies were a common sight, with most young women sporting a head covering and the abaya, the cloak. In the