Opinion

HIJAB CONTROVERSY FUELS DIVISIVE POLITICS DURING ASSEMBLY POLLS

12 Feb 2022 01:33 AM IST

The Hijab controversy that erupted from the coastal area of Karnataka seems to have become a major political issue all over the country with activists taking rigid positions that would complicate matters even further. The row has been kicked up when the poll process for Assembly polls in five states

Islamophobia has stoked the hijab controversy

12 Feb 2022 01:31 AM IST

In India, the hijab controversy has now turned into a nationwide debate and people from both communities must act responsibly. The children need to be made to understand that they should follow the dress code laid down by the schools until the matter is resolved in the courts.

The Targeting Of New JNU VC By Left-Liberals Is Immoral And Shameful

11 Feb 2022 01:57 AM IST

With the appointment of new JNU VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the left brigade stormed in to malign the image of the first woman vice-chancellor of the prestigious institution. It was not unusual and unexpected. In fact, any individual who might have been appointed would have to swim against the same

Key takeaways from the Motion of Thanks

11 Feb 2022 01:55 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha debated the Motion simultaneously for almost eleven hours and the PM replied to the debates. The Congress was apparently so incensed by the speech of the PM that they staged a walkout in protest.

It’s Karma-Time For Justin Trudeau

10 Feb 2022 08:17 AM IST

Talk about karma. Talk about just deserts. Indians can feel justifiably happy at what is happening with Canada’s Justin Trudeau—the gentleman one of whose claims to fame in India was dancing on stage in a Bollywood attire during an embassy party in New Delhi. His other claim to fame, rather

Mahua Moitra: The elite anarchist

10 Feb 2022 08:15 AM IST

Mahua Moitra, the self-anointed ambassador of woke liberals, has a harrowingly dubious history of Hinduphobia (fear of Hindus) and Hindumisia (hatred of Hindus), so to speak.

Modi Shuns Physical Rallies In Uttar Pradesh Despite BJP’s Eagerness To Win Polls

09 Feb 2022 07:53 AM IST

Election excitement is at an all-time high with a few days to go before the first round begins in Uttar Pradesh. First off the block is western Uttar Pradesh, and I am told that the BJP had tried to prevail upon the Election Commission to ensure that the polls begin

How RLD a major factor in Uttar Pradesh elections

09 Feb 2022 07:52 AM IST

Western Uttar Pradesh, RLD’s Jayant Chaudhary’s family bastion, is turning out to be a focus of attention for the ruling government. Chaudhary, who has been leading the party since his father and party’s founder president Ajit Singh died due to Covid in May last year, came out openly in support

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Xi Loses Face, But Brazens It Out

08 Feb 2022 07:59 AM IST

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 have started, with several democracies, including India being part of a “diplomatic boycott” of the Games, where there is no participation at the government level. Apparently undeterred by this huge loss of face—the boycott must have rankled the Communist Party of China to no end—PRC

Fear narrative will decide UP poll outcome

08 Feb 2022 07:58 AM IST

The Yogi government has earned the love and respect of people by dismantling the crime structure in the state. By 2021, more than 139 notorious criminals have been killed in encounters and more than 13,700 cases have been registered, in which more than 43,000 people have been arrested under the

Congress Officially Declares Channi As The CM Face In Punjab

07 Feb 2022 08:36 AM IST

It is official now that Charanjit Singh Channi shall be the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Congress if it is able to form the next government in Punjab. Ending the speculation at a rally in Ludhiana, Rahul Gandhi announced Channi’s name in the presence of both other contenders, Navjot Singh

Empowering the OBCs: PM Modi walks the talk

07 Feb 2022 08:35 AM IST

The Modi government has finally brought to fruition various reforms to ensure that the benefits of inclusivity and development are made accessible to one and all, cutting through swathes of divisive rhetoric.