Opinion

PERARIVALAN’S RELEASE LEADS TO FRESH DEBATE IN RAJIV GANDHI CASE

23 May 2022 03:31 AM IST

Thirty-one years after his arrest in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, AG Perarivalan, amongst more than half a dozen other convicts, was released by the Supreme Court which while invoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution set him free. The Apex court order has been criticised by

Inflation and food security: Facts versus propaganda

23 May 2022 03:29 AM IST

India is not mired alone in the shooting inflation. Today’s inflationary surge is global in nature and is being felt by most advanced economies (AEs), emerging markets, and developing economies (EMDEs).

PM Modi’s governance style: Seen through the eyes of a military veteran

21 May 2022 05:38 AM IST

While watching the “Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery” book release function on a news channel, it occurred to me that I was perhaps one of the few retired senior officers of Indian military who had the opportunity to observe Narendra Modi closely for nearly four years in Gujarat when he was

ANIL BAIJAL’S TENURE AS DELHI LT GOVERNOR WAS INSIGNIFICANT

21 May 2022 05:36 AM IST

Anil Baijal was always rated by his peers as one of the most competent bureaucrats of his time. Considered extremely close to Mr L.K.Advani at one juncture, he was appointed as the Home Secretary by him. It was said at that time that if and when Advani would become the

Explaining India’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war

21 May 2022 05:29 AM IST

The Russo-Ukraine conflict not only tells us about the grave challenges to the liberal international order, but tellingly indicates the weaknesses inherent in the nation-state system that has become the standard model of state formation since the post-War era. Born out of the Westphalian treaty of 1648 signed at the

Will Finland and Sweden joining NATO lead to peace in Europe?

20 May 2022 06:02 AM IST

Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO is a wise one. It will assist the smaller nations in deterring Russian plans to attack Europe.

Digital colonisation: A warning bell for India

20 May 2022 05:58 AM IST

If India does not take concrete steps on digital colonialism soon, we will have to face dire consequences in the future.

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR THE GRAND OLD PARTY IS FULL OF POTHOLES

19 May 2022 04:53 AM IST

It was the month of June. The occasion was another Chintan Shivir – the brainstorming camp of the Indian Youth Congress held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Present on the high podium was the scion of the Gandhi family Sanjay Gandhi, accompanied by the effervescent Ambika Soni, head of the

Biodiversity is our shared future

19 May 2022 04:50 AM IST

Every year the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) announces a theme-specific for that year’s Biodiversity Day on 22nd May. This year a theme that needs much introspection on the policy front is ‘Building a shared future for all life’. While the theme is a stark reminder to

‘CHINTA’ ABOUT THE CHINTIN SHIVIR

18 May 2022 07:02 AM IST

There was a lot of hype and coverage around the Congress Party’s introspection meet, or the Chintin Shivir held in Udaipur recently. But let us take a look as to whether this exercise was worth the hype. Yes on paper decisions were taken. Such as the one to deny more

Yogi Adityanath’s secularism has quelled India’s ‘minorityism’

18 May 2022 07:01 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister seems to be on a mission to dispel common beliefs about the Nehruvian style of secularism that has been adopted by the left for decades.

11 Ways to Make the Most of Your Post Office

18 May 2022 05:30 AM IST

Intro: The United States Postal Service is a necessary institution, but it can also be frustrating. Whether you’re mailing something essential or just picking up your mail, there are ways to make the most of your time at the post office. Here are eleven tips to help you get in