Opinions
Scientific developments to watch out for
In India, the rollout of the nasal vaccine will be keenly observed. It has been given ‘emergency use’ approval and included as an additional option for a booster dose. The rollout is expected to generate […]
In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision
The foundation for this new vision is a harmonious and inclusive society that embraces India’s unique plurality; incrementalism using existing tools, structures and processes may not suffice The year 2022 can perhaps be best summarized […]
Looking Ahead : Punjab needs a big push
Challenges, if taken seriously, are often productive as they determine the path of progress. The turn of the year is the time not only to look back but also to set new challenges and targets […]
2022 stretched world to its margins and leaves solutions to 2023
Every year is unique in itself. If you love soccer and happen to be a fan of Argentina, the year 2022 could not have ended on a better note. The FIFA World Cup 2022, first […]
Countering narco terror
State-of-the-art anti-drone technology is a must Reiterating the Centre’s zero-tolerance policy on the drug menace, Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that big criminals involved in narcotic trafficking would be put behind bars in the […]
Beyond weapons: On Ukraine President Zelensky’s visit to Washington
The United States should push Ukraine to find a solution to the conflict with Russia Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, his first overseas travel since Russia’s invasion on February 24, and the Biden […]
The pangs in birthing new political leaders
”The year 2018 could have marked a decisive shift for the Congress, if only the leadership had captured the zeitgeist it was leading to. The party had won Assembly elections in three states which were […]
Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix
Scrutinizing declarations of a decline in levels of terrorism and reactivating the proposal for the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism are some of the steps needed By M.K. Narayanan The world has been witnessing a […]
AAP needs to restore democratic credentials
“Experienced in public affairs, Kejriwal should know that as long as the party concentrates only on him it will never be able to spread its wings to the rest of the country. Democracy imposes responsibilities […]
Medical inflation
Bill for regulatory panel needs serious discussion Aprivate member’s Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha seeks setting up of a national commission to control medical inflation, an issue of immense public interest. CPI’s P Santhosh […]
Countering terror: On action against groups targeting civilians
All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, i.e., state support for financing terror; multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda […]
No let-up in conflict
Russia and Ukraine should adopt realistic policy to deal with growing challenges “Hundred thousand Russian troops killed or wounded, with similar figures on the Ukrainian side. He also stated that about 40,000 Ukrainian civilians and […]
Who will take on Modi?
Kejriwal nowhere near goal of offering alternative, while Rahul yet to prove mettle “Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra has been making a serious flutter. The picture painted of Rahul as a spoilt, little ‘baba’ is […]
