Opinion

Don’t Shoot the Messenger

17 Jan 2024 05:32 AM IST

The day the current Congress leadership boarded a flight to embark on the first leg of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, there was a high profile exit on ground. Milind Deora, the former MP from South Mumbai and more important a high profile second generational Congress leader quit the

Worsening ties with India: Much at stake for Maldives

17 Jan 2024 05:27 AM IST

The country, famous worldwide for its beautiful blue seas, is now envious of another island undergoing development. This statement alludes to the current India-Maldives controversy. Maldives, a favourite vacation destination for many Indians, has led to India topping the charts in sending tourists for tourism, covering almost 11.8% of the

Harmony in Diversity: ‘One District One Product’ and ‘One Geographical Indication’ as catalysts for local development

16 Jan 2024 05:59 AM IST

In the quest for sustainable development and economic empowerment, India has embraced initiatives that celebrate and leverage its rich tapestry of diversity. Two such noteworthy endeavors, “One District One Product” (ODOP) and “One Geographical Indication” (GI), hold immense potential to not only preserve the unique identity of regions but also

The Taiwanese stand up to China, elect DPP

16 Jan 2024 05:52 AM IST

The people of Taiwan have spoken, and how—by handing the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a third consecutive term to rule their nation. The DPP is pro-independence from China, much to Beijing’s unhappiness. China, which claims Taiwan as Chinese territory, had warned Taiwan’s voters that if DPP returned to power

EU’s Carbon Border Tax: Navigating the impact on India’s exports

16 Jan 2024 05:48 AM IST

The Indian government, in collaboration with industries, should proactively engage with the EU to ensure a fair and equitable implementation of the Carbon Border Tax. This could involve negotiating realistic benchmarks, providing incentives. The European Union’s ambitious move to implement a Carbon Border Tax (CBT) marks a significant step in

One Nation, One Election: Are we ready for the change in public representation?

15 Jan 2024 08:58 AM IST

Election plays a significant role in establishing democracy in any country. It is a process through which the people’s representatives are chosen by the people to represent them and ensure their development. In India, elections have been a crucial means of choosing representatives and fulfilling the needs of the people

Global financial reforms are must to achieve SDG targets

15 Jan 2024 08:56 AM IST

Shashi Bagarti (60), a widow for the last 25 years, resides in a fragile clay house with thatched roof in Odisha. Her three sons have migrated outside the province to work as labourers in brick kilns. Shashi, a migrant labourer earlier, is unable to work now due to her old

Pritam Singh Bhindar, controversial but a thoroughbred policeman

15 Jan 2024 08:53 AM IST

Pritam Singh Bhindar, who passed away a couple of days ago, was Delhi’s second Police Commissioner and an officer whose name figured in multiple controversies. However, so far as police functioning was concerned, there are not many who can measure up to his professional abilities, though he had to face

Israel calls the International Court of Justice a ‘legal arm’ of Hamas; tensions intensify between Israel and Hamas

13 Jan 2024 12:03 PM IST

Despite knowing the fact that violence, conflicts and wars do not benefit any country in any way, countries not only engage in violent conflicts, they also pose a serious challenge to global peace, security, humanity and economy. Ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict can be quoted as a classic example here. This week,

AAP-Congress alliance appears virtually Impossible

13 Jan 2024 08:31 AM IST

Even though talks between senior Congress leaders and those from the Aam Aadmi Party have commenced, it is most unlikely that there could be an alliance between the two. The Punjab unit of the Congress has emphatically conveyed it to the central leadership that this association was going to be

Lord Rama in regional Cinema

13 Jan 2024 08:28 AM IST

The depiction of Lord Ram in Bengali and various regional cinemas beyond Hindi is a testament to the cultural diversity and artistic interpretations prevalent in Indian cinema. These adaptations not only retell the epic narrative but also reflect the regional nuances, cultural ethos, and artistic sensibilities of each film industry.

Oh self-righteous Christians, shun multiple standards

13 Jan 2024 08:23 AM IST

(The Modi government is firm about its Governance policy vis-à-vis inclusive development, says BJP national vice president M Chuba Ao. He also questions those who have tried to politicise Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a meeting with Christians on Christmas on Dec 25, 2023) It may be relevant in the