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Opinion: How Hamas, Taliban Are Gaining From Russia-China's Growing Influence

Opinion: How Hamas, Taliban Are Gaining From Russia-China's Growing Influence

Kabir Taneja | Monday March 11, 2024

Amid an increasingly divisive narrative of "us versus them (West)", both Russia and China have reoriented their risk assessments about more volatile geographies and issues

Opinion | 'Beyond Votes - A Slice of Hope Amidst Gloom': Rajmohan Gandhi Writes

Opinion | 'Beyond Votes - A Slice of Hope Amidst Gloom': Rajmohan Gandhi Writes

Rajmohan Gandhi | Monday March 11, 2024

Democracy does not live or die by votes alone. What India's citizens do outside the polling booth and on days other than voting day is also of consequence.

Opinion: In Andhra's TDP-BJP Alliance, Stakes Are Higher For Naidu

Opinion: In Andhra's TDP-BJP Alliance, Stakes Are Higher For Naidu

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday March 11, 2024

With BJP on its side, the TDP hopes to give a tough fight to the formidable Jagan Reddy. However, a not-so-good performance can lead to an existential crisis for Naidu's party.

Opinion: Muizzu's China Tilt Hurts Maldives Far More Than India

Opinion: Muizzu's China Tilt Hurts Maldives Far More Than India

Harsh V. Pant | Monday March 11, 2024

For India, the Indian Ocean maritime space is indeed critical, and while troubled ties with the Maldives underscore a temporary setback, New Delhi's options are not limited.

Blog: In Manipur, To SoO Or Not

Blog: In Manipur, To SoO Or Not

Debanish Achom | Monday March 11, 2024

Manipur suspension of operations (SoO) agreement: A tripartite agreement signed in 2008 between two dozen Kuki-Zo insurgent groups and the Manipur government and the Centre ended on February 29, 2024.

Opinion: A Simple Majority Is Very Much In BJP's Reach. Here Are The Numbers

Opinion: A Simple Majority Is Very Much In BJP's Reach. Here Are The Numbers

Amitabh Tiwari | Sunday March 10, 2024

There are a few methods through which parties distinguish strong seats from the weak. Data show that the BJP, in comparison to the Congress, has a higher number of strong and relatively strong seats and much fewer difficult or weak seats.

Opinion: AI's Impact On 2024 Lok Sabha Polls-Are We Prepared?

Opinion: AI's Impact On 2024 Lok Sabha Polls-Are We Prepared?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday March 08, 2024

Both the BJP and the Congress are actively harnessing AI to enhance their campaign strategies. However, current assessments suggest that the BJP has adopted a more comprehensive approach.

Opinion: Why Is Naveen Patnaik's BJD Keen To Rejoin BJP-led NDA?

Opinion: Why Is Naveen Patnaik's BJD Keen To Rejoin BJP-led NDA?

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday March 08, 2024

Surveys indicate a close contest in Odisha, with the BJD projected to win 11 seats and the BJP ten. Also, the BJD faces no significant anti-incumbency in the state elections. But there are other reasons why it may consider joining the NDA...

Blog: On Women's Day, A Question - When Will The Promised Best Arrive?

Blog: On Women's Day, A Question - When Will The Promised Best Arrive?

Harshita Mishra | Friday March 08, 2024

A bunch of headlines from the month gone by should force us to question why the idea of a working woman - and the economics of it - is still so skewed. Women have made progress, but it's largely not because of, but despite the wo

Opinion: The Key To Fast-Track India's Progress Is More Women In Local Bodies

Opinion: The Key To Fast-Track India's Progress Is More Women In Local Bodies

Vivek Bharadwaj, Andrea M. Wojnar | Friday March 08, 2024

India's journey in fostering women's leadership holds powerful lessons in fast-tracking the localisation of Sustainable Develpoment Goals. This bottom-up approach lays the groundwork for India's accelerated journey towards inclusive development.

Opinion: Calcutta Judge's Political Turn - An Arranged, Love Marriage?

Opinion: Calcutta Judge's Political Turn - An Arranged, Love Marriage?

Derek O'Brien | Thursday March 07, 2024

The actions of the judge delivering politically one-sided judgments followed by his resignation and immediately donning the jersey of a political party undermines the very foundation of our democracy.

Opinion: Sandeshkhali And The Stark Irony Of Mamata's 'Ma, Maati, Manush' Plank

Opinion: Sandeshkhali And The Stark Irony Of Mamata's 'Ma, Maati, Manush' Plank

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Thursday March 07, 2024

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's clarion call of 'Ma, Maati, Manush' (mother, land and people), which swept her into power in 2011, seems steeped in irony today against accounts of late-night molestation of women, rape, land grab, and harassment of t

Opinion: Supreme Court's Vote-For-Bribe Order Is Triumph Of Equality, Finally

Opinion: Supreme Court's Vote-For-Bribe Order Is Triumph Of Equality, Finally

Kaleeswaram Raj | Thursday March 07, 2024

The Supreme Court's verdict reflects people's march over political feudalism under the guise of privileges. It is a triumph of Article 14 of the Constitution over the medieval notion of privilege.

Opinion: India Must Build An App Store To Counter Google-But Not How You Think

Opinion: India Must Build An App Store To Counter Google-But Not How You Think

Tanuj Bhojwani | Wednesday March 06, 2024

While India has had great success with UPI, and the NPCI deserves to take a bow, we can't take the same success for granted for each DPI we attempt. A simple approach is the best approach.

Opinion: Mahashivratri - The Great Night of Shiva

Opinion: Mahashivratri - The Great Night of Shiva

Sadhguru | Wednesday March 06, 2024

Shiva is a complex amalgamation of everything that life can be

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