
Opinions




Neutralizing Terrorism Without Escalating Tension
Neutralizing terrorists is undoubtedly a positive development. I welcome efforts dedicated to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring safety for civilians. I’m especially appreciative of the Indian government’s initiative to differentiate between Islam and the extremist […]

Manipur: A Stain on the Nation’s Conscience
The ethnic violence that engulfed Manipur in May 2023, pitting the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities against each other, has exposed profound systemic failures. Beyond the immediate tragedy, the crisis raises urgent questions about governance, justice, […]


Drones are changing war and India must catch up
The Indian military will have to evolve a comprehensive doctrine around drone warfare. Fundamental changes would have to be made in how the Army fights. “Today, small quadcopters costing less than $1,000 dominate the tactical […]




New Waqf law reeks of divisive agenda
The PM’s lofty views about the amendments are not shared by the Muslim masses “In my view, laws such as the CAA and the Waqf (Amendment) Act are meant to needle the Muslim community and […]



Nation’s moral fabric is in peril
Citizens are the sufferers as public life is witnessing a steady decline in values Justice Yashwant Varma, who was recently transferred to the Allahabad High Court amid a cash stash row, has claimed that someone […]


The Indian judiciary is ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
Solutions to address the key issues of misconduct and corruption and appointments exist, while also keeping the independence of the judiciary intact The facts in the Justice Yashwant Varma case are indeed disturbing. In an […]







Great Powers Don’t Bluff
“Rather than pulling Moscow away from Beijing, as former President Richard Nixon and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once divided the Sino-Soviet alliance, the concessions Trump offers to the Russian dictator will likely be […]


The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether […]