Opinion

PROPAGANDA FUELS MISINFORMATION ON RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE

05 Mar 2022 07:31 AM IST

Propaganda has always been a key instrument of war and therefore it is not surprising that it is being extensively used by both sides in the wake of the Russian intrusion into Ukraine. The Americans and the NATO forces have no counter arguments to the assertions made by Vladimir Putin

In Russia: What awaits us now?

05 Mar 2022 07:30 AM IST

The masses of Russia are silent, there will be no people’s revolution. And there will likely be an apex intra-elite coup, such as the removal of Khrushchev in 1964, or the death of Emperor Paul on the night of March 11-12, 1801, or Stalin’s strange death in March 1953.

Russia-Ukraine war: Failure of the global intelligentsia

04 Mar 2022 07:45 AM IST

As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates, many are surprised as to what pundits predicted would never happen has escalated to full-scale aggression by Russia. There were sufficient warning signs from the global intelligence community. These days even TV channels have access to private satellite images which clearly showed a troop

Need to attract philanthropic contribution in education

04 Mar 2022 07:43 AM IST

Philanthropy has not only benefitted the institutions to launch newer programs, cover the operational costs and improve quality, but also helped the government in increasing access and subsidizing the cost of higher education.

Evacuation Of Indians: This Is Not The Time For Domestic Politics

03 Mar 2022 07:43 AM IST

There is a time for politics. There is a time for furthering one’s political agenda. And this is certainly not the time, when India has launched its biggest evacuation efforts in living memory, extricating its citizens under extremely difficult conditions from a conflict zone. Operation Ganga is the toughest that

The difference between split and defection

03 Mar 2022 07:38 AM IST

The anti-defection law was enshrined in the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment and later further reinforced by the 91st Constitution (Amendment) Act, in 2003.

A close contest in UP

02 Mar 2022 07:13 AM IST

With five phases of voting over, the crucial Uttar Pradesh elections have crossed the midpoint. The battle is clearly between sitting CM Yogi Adityanath of the BJP with the SP leader Akhilesh Yadav emerging as the challenger. And depends on whom you speak to, both sides seem confident of winning

West must speak up, stop Putin to save world from anarchy

02 Mar 2022 07:12 AM IST

Although Russian President’s security concerns regarding NATO’s expansion are legitimate, nothing can justify his brutal invasion of Ukraine resulting in loss of innocent lives, destruction of infrastructure and properties, and disruption of lives of lakhs of citizens who became desperate refugees in neighboring states.

India And The Ukraine Vote: To Abstain Was The Right Decision

01 Mar 2022 06:44 AM IST

There is a lot of debate about India abstaining from voting on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is being taken as proof of India siding with Russia, when the reality is anything but. Even a cursory glance through India’s statements in the

India offers hope in Ukraine crisis

01 Mar 2022 06:42 AM IST

The Russian intervention in Ukraine is the biggest diplomatic failure of recent times.

SPECTRE OF HUNG ASSEMBLY HAUNTS PUNJAB

28 Feb 2022 06:29 AM IST

The spectre of a hung assembly in Punjab appears to be worrying security analysts as they fear that such a situation could lead to instability in the border state which would not be a good sign for India. If no party is able to secure a majority of its own,

One India, one health: Ayushman Bharat

28 Feb 2022 06:28 AM IST

Prime Minister Modi has showcased in more ways than one how undeterred political conviction can make even seemingly challenging tasks so seamlessly smooth.