
Opinions



MODI SELLING RISING GDP AS A SIGN OF PROSPERITY TO THE DEPRIVED MASSES OF INDIA
Since seizing real power in 2001 by ousting Keshubhai Patel within his own party, the BJP, Narendra Modi has governed through a calculated mix of deception—relying on fiction, half-truths, strategic omissions, and outright lies to […]






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 […]



