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Opinion | Why Land Reforms Should Be Part Of The Upcoming Budget

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Monday July 15, 2024

India's land records are often outdated, incomplete, or riddled with inaccuracies. This inefficiency stymies financial inclusion by perpetuating uncertainty and risk in lending.

Opinion | Why West's Frustration Over Modi's Russia Visit Is Hypocrisy 101

Kanwal Sibal | Monday July 15, 2024

There is no reason for these critics in the West to throw tantrums over Modi's Russia visit. This visit follows logically from the position India has taken on preserving its long-standing ties with Russia, notwithstanding Western pressures to dilute

Opinion | Setback In Maharashtra, Gains In Bypolls: INDIA Bloc Gets A Mixed Bag

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday July 15, 2024

While the NDA swept the Maharashtra Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, winning nine out of 11 seats on Friday, the INDIA bloc secured 10 out of the 13 bypolls (five more than last time) held across seven states the following day.

Blog | Gajjak, Jaljeera, Upma: When 'Food Guides' Rate Food They Don't Understand

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday July 15, 2024

Recently, TasteAtlas, an experiential online guide about the cuisines of the world, sparked controversy by labelling some of the popular and cherished Indian dishes and drinks among the "worst" in the world.

Opinion | The Case For A $10-Billion Fund Of Funds to Propel Viksit Bharat Goal

Umakant Soni | Friday July 12, 2024

The time to act is now, and the $10 billion fund of funds for deep technologies like AI and robotics is pivotal in unlocking Viksit India's vast potential. Delaying action risks this goal becoming an unattainable mirage within the next five years.

Opinion | Hugs Aside, This Is How Much India And Russia Really Mean To Each Other

Nishtha Gautam | Friday July 12, 2024

How much do Russia and India matter to each other today? This question can be answered only after stripping it of all the romanticism defining the India-Russia relationship.

Opinion | Amitabh Bachchan To Suchitra Sen, Derek O'Brien's Favourite Reel Politicians

Derek O'Brien | Friday July 12, 2024

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien lists his top politician characters from Indian films.

Opinion | Is Dalit Politics At An Inflexion Point?

Pradeep Bhandari | Friday July 12, 2024

The future trajectory will depend on how the BJP refines or expands its welfare policies, and, crucially, who emerges as the voice of the Dalits.

Opinion | Air Vistara: An Aviation Icon Fades Away, And The Chaos It Leaves Behind

Kapil Chopra | Friday July 12, 2024

Vistara, with its reputation for service excellence and 70 new planes, contrasts sharply with Air India's outdated fleet. It is baffling that the Civil Aviation Ministry allowed the merger of a modern, well-functioning airline like Vistara with an ou

Opinion | Russia Visit: An Emphatic Foreign Policy Statement From Modi 3.0

Mayank Mishra | Thursday July 11, 2024

From inviting all neighbouring countries except China and Pakistan to his swearing-in ceremony, to strategic engagements at the G-7 summit in Italy, and now visits to Russia and Austria, Modi is making significant statements on the global stage.

Opinion | Hathras, Marine Drive, Puri: India Needs To Take Crowd Management Seriously

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday July 11, 2024

Mass gatherings are inevitable in a country as populous as India. Authorities at all levels must be made fully aware of the guidelines, restrictions and advisories to prevent loss of lives.

Opinion | NATO Summit: Why Is 'Peace' Such A Dirty Word For The West?

Syed Zubair Ahmed | Thursday July 11, 2024

Western leaders, spurred by media rhetoric, are determined to defeat Russia militarily. They believe that only war can bring peace, and that arming Ukraine further is the right thing to do.

Opinion | It's Time Bollywood Gave Small-Budget Films The Respect They Deserve

Latha Srinivasan | Wednesday July 10, 2024

The bottom line is that movie theatres can't survive on blockbusters alone, whether it is Hollywood or Bollywood. Perhaps, it is time for the Hindi film industry to rethink its model.

Opinion | Jharkhand Polls: Can BJP Survive A 'Sympathy Wave' For Soren?

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday July 10, 2024

The BJP's main challenge is wooing the STs, and unless it devises a strategy to win a majority of these seats, it will face an uphill task in the state elections.

Blog | Fain Khari, And India's Obsession With Its NRI Cousin, The Croissant

Zainab Sikander | Tuesday July 09, 2024

The fain khari as a puff pastry stands apart. It is what it is: a scrumptious accompaniment to tea that has stood the test of time and needed no reinventing to prove its value.

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Opinion | Why Land Reforms Should Be Part Of The Upcoming BudgetBibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha

Opinion | Why West's Frustration Over Modi's Russia Visit Is Hypocrisy 101Kanwal Sibal

Opinion | Setback In Maharashtra, Gains In Bypolls: INDIA Bloc Gets A Mixed BagAmitabh Tiwari

Blog | Gajjak, Jaljeera, Upma: When 'Food Guides' Rate Food They Don't UnderstandBharti Mishra Nath