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Opinion: Return of Indian Nationals From Qatar Is A Big Relief

Vivek Katju | Tuesday February 13, 2024

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the release marks a political success.

Opinion: Qatar Release Is A Landmark In Modi's Middle East Success Story

Harsh V. Pant | Tuesday February 13, 2024

The decision by Qatar to free eight Indian navy veterans who were facing death sentences is a testament to the distinct ability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to forge strong personal bonds with global leaders to secure Indian interests.

Opinion: Bihar Trust Vote-Nitish's Return Strengthens BJP's 2024 Bid

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday February 12, 2024

With the JD(U)s re-entry, the NDA's seat tally is back to around 350 seats, close to the 2019 tally of 353. The ruling alliance now needs just 50 more seats to cross the magical mark of 400.

Opinion: Bharat Ratna Awards-Merit Gets Primacy Over Party Affiliations

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday February 12, 2024

The BJP seems to have deployed a complex poll strategy-openly criticising the current Congress leadership while simultaneously bestowing honours upon veterans.

Opinion: Sub-Grouping SCs | 'Prioritise', Not Prefer, Treating More Injured

Sumit Baudh | Monday February 12, 2024

More than just a whimsical preferential treatment of one group over the other, at the heart of the debate is the question of which are the more injured groups that the state needs to prioritise for affirmative action.

Opinion: Pakistan Polls - How Imran Khan's Twin Strike On US And Pak Army Helped Him

Maha Siddiqui | Sunday February 11, 2024

The result of the elections indicates the success of a risky political strategy deployed by Khan since his ouster in April 2022. It may not win him political power, but it may just be enough to keep his support base intact.

Opinion: When Sahir 'Surkha' Ludhianvi Met Danish 'Daastaango'

Nishtha Gautam | Sunday February 11, 2024

In 'Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shaayar Hun', which opens this year's theatre festival of the National School of Drama, actor-playwright-director Danish Husain gives Sahir Ludhianvi-the man an edge over Sahir-the poet.

Opinion: North-South Row - Why Both Centre & States Need To Course-Correct

Sandhya Ravishankar | Saturday February 10, 2024

The Centre needs to revisit the 'income distance' criterion, which gets a heavy weightage in the computation of tax devolution. Southern states, in turn, need to address their own pain points. It's give some, take some.

Opinion: Pakistan Polls - Imran Khan's Is A Remarkable Feat In This Twisted Spectacle

Harsh V. Pant | Saturday February 10, 2024

There may be a lack of clarity about the victors, but the main loser in this farce is quite clear. The election results indicate that the army's hold on the country is weakening.

Opinion: A Long Due Bharat Ratna - Narasimha Rao I Met Three Decades Ago

Ashutosh | Friday February 09, 2024

Rao remains one of the most underestimated Prime Ministers in Indian history. Despite widespread scepticism, he boldly pursued economic liberalisation, dismantling bureaucratic impediments and initiating reforms to attract foreign investment.

Opinion: On India's Anti-Cheating Bill - Punishment Won't Do, The Rot Runs Deeper

Disha Nawani | Friday February 09, 2024

Cheating is neither an ethical or moral issue, nor a law-and-order problem. In fact, it reflects the nature of our education system in schools and colleges, and the number of opportunities (higher education or jobs) available for young people.

Opinion: Indian Parliament And 10 Pieces Of Useless Information About It

Derek O'Brien | Friday February 09, 2024

MPs now have to smile before they enter the building, and the cafeteria gods have been convinced to ditch the unhealthy Basa for Bhetki fish from the next session. More important points from the 17th Lok Sabha aside, here are some interesting facts

Opinion: How Pakistan Election Commission Has Become A Facade For The Deep State

Rajiv Tuli | Thursday February 08, 2024

Elections were held in Pakistan today. The prerequisite of free and fair elections in Pakistan lies with the institutions that have the onus to uphold democracy as per the people's mandate.

Opinion: Revolution In A Cup - A Lot Is Finally Happening For Indian Coffee

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday February 08, 2024

Not anymore the quick could shoulder for Indian coffee. Thanks to a burgeoning middle class and a new wave of coffee entrepreneurs, India's unique brew varieties are finally getting the attention they deserve.

Opinion: Congress MP's 'Separate Nation For South' Remark - A Sorry Poll Pitch

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday February 08, 2024

Whatever be the compulsions, such a polarising comment from an MP belonging to a national party is condemnable and sets a bad precedent.

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