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Opinion | Greater Expectations: Why China Is Going Nuclear 'Faster Than Ever'

Opinion | Greater Expectations: Why China Is Going Nuclear 'Faster Than Ever'

Manoj Kewalramani | Tuesday June 25, 2024

As per the US Defense Department's estimate, China will likely have over 1,000 operational warheads by 2030.

Opinion: Netanyahu's Strategy Is War, War and More War

Opinion: Netanyahu's Strategy Is War, War and More War

Marc Champion, Bloomberg | Tuesday June 25, 2024

At least it's now clear: Benjamin Netanyahu has a strategy for the war in Gaza, and it commits his country to indefinite conflict.

Opinion | RSS, Emergency, And The Importance Of Civil Society

Opinion | RSS, Emergency, And The Importance Of Civil Society

Rajiv Tuli, Prashant Barthwal | Tuesday June 25, 2024

The events of 1975-77 are a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions and why civil society is crucial for defending them.

Opinion | Lok Sabha: How Past Coalition Governments Elected Speakers

Opinion | Lok Sabha: How Past Coalition Governments Elected Speakers

Dr. Sandeep Shastri | Monday June 24, 2024

Whenever a party has secured a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, the Speaker has always been from the ruling party. It has been a slightly different story whenever we have had coalition governments.

Opinion | Modi-Hasina Should Worry About China, But Not Too Much

Opinion | Modi-Hasina Should Worry About China, But Not Too Much

Harsh V. Pant | Monday June 24, 2024

The China factor, while important, should not be overstated. India-Bangladesh ties today stand on their own merit.

Opinion | Consensus Or Confrontation: How Will The 18th Lok Sabha Function?

Opinion | Consensus Or Confrontation: How Will The 18th Lok Sabha Function?

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday June 24, 2024

Historically, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker have been elected by consensus. However, there are indications that the 18th Lok Sabha may witness contests for these posts.

Opinion | RSS vs BJP: Under The Cover Of Friendly Fire

Opinion | RSS vs BJP: Under The Cover Of Friendly Fire

Dinesh Narayanan | Monday June 24, 2024

The BJP is nothing but an instrument in a much larger mission that transcends five-year election cycles and mortal leaders, their occasional delusions notwithstanding.

Book Review | Narayana Guru: The Prophet of Renaissance

Book Review | Narayana Guru: The Prophet of Renaissance

Rajiv Tuli, Prashant Barthwal | Saturday June 22, 2024

In Narayana Guru: The Prophet of Renaissance, P. Parameswaran offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of this towering figure's life, teachings, and enduring legacy.

Opinion | <i>Panchayat</i> and Phulera: What Urban Indian Dreams Are Made Of

Opinion | Panchayat and Phulera: What Urban Indian Dreams Are Made Of

Arup K. Chatterjee | Saturday June 22, 2024

While the spotlight on Panchayat's Phulera may seem too rose-tinted to serious critics, what if the medium itself is the message? Perhaps India's socio-political destinies are indeed quietly brewing in its villages and small towns.

Opinion | Will The UK Tories Get At Least An Honourable Defeat?

Opinion | Will The UK Tories Get At Least An Honourable Defeat?

Syed Zubair Ahmed | Friday June 21, 2024

Rather than confidently asserting their chances of victory, the Tories are now urging voters to ensure that Labour does not secure an overwhelming majority.

Opinion | How CPI(M) Became A Victim Of Its Own Propaganda In Kerala

Opinion | How CPI(M) Became A Victim Of Its Own Propaganda In Kerala

Anand Kochukudy | Friday June 21, 2024

Pinarayi Vijayan had realised that the CPI(M)s Hindu vote bank was gradually eroding. Minority outreach, he thought, would be enough to compensate for that. But he was wrong.

Opinion | Yoga: Teachers, Tough Love, And The Twinning Of Mind And Body

Opinion | Yoga: Teachers, Tough Love, And The Twinning Of Mind And Body

Nishtha Gautam | Friday June 21, 2024

What is a modern yogi or yogini ought to look for before even embarking on this journey? As a regular practitioner now, all I can say is the possibility of annihilation of ego is a good goal to begin with.

Blog | Mardini Sisters And Eriksen: Two Stories That Prove Miracles Happen, All The Time

Blog | Mardini Sisters And Eriksen: Two Stories That Prove Miracles Happen, All The Time

Mayank Mishra | Thursday June 20, 2024

When faced with adversity, saviours often emerge from unexpected places. For Yusra, it was a German swimming coach who helped her realise her Olympic dream. For Eriksen, it was the immediate support from his teammates.

Opinion | Is The End Of The US-Saudi Petro Deal An Opportunity For India?

Opinion | Is The End Of The US-Saudi Petro Deal An Opportunity For India?

Aditi Bhaduri | Thursday June 20, 2024

While the dollar will continue to hold sway in the foreseeable future, the world without a doubt is moving towards an alternative currency. The lapse of the petro-dollar deal will act as a catalyst for this de-dollarisation process.

Opinion | Lok Sabha Result Was A Teaser. Expect More Plot Twists In Maharashtra

Opinion | Lok Sabha Result Was A Teaser. Expect More Plot Twists In Maharashtra

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday June 19, 2024

Both Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar have clearly emerged as the winners in the legacy battles for their respective parties.

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