Opinion

Rising tariffs, stagnant productivity, and AI disruptions demand a Commission for Productivity and Employment Growth

As Nobel laureate Toni Morrison said: We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal

Companies must move from 'Culture Fit' to 'Culture Add' ie, recruit for growth and not for harmony

The Election Commission of India must learn from TN Seshan’s credibility reforms to prove transparency

In a fragmented global order, plurilateralism offers agility and strategic alignment

School closures, poverty, and domestic labour continue to rob children of education and opportunity, even as India nears its 2025 deadline to end child labour

Hyderabad’s integration after Operation Polo marked India’s true independence and unity

The true performance of central banks lies in stability, credibility, and independence — not profits or losses

Corruption, crony capitalism, and neglect of the youth are eating away at the foundations of governance

India’s politics must reclaim its purpose — be a force for progress, unity, justice, and not settle scores

A credible national policy that supports donor families, and an active central government role can bridge India’s trust gap in organ donation

America faces a tough test under Trump: can its safeguards resist a slide into autocratic legalism

It’s not just the corruption of individuals, but the corrosion of institutions that frightens Indians abroad

As the balance of power shifts, India must strengthen regional ties and revive Russia’s role as a trustworthy partner

As crops are destroyed, aid blocked, and children starve, famine is being weaponised by Netanyahu’s government — while the world looks away

By tying voter rights to eviction, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is casting doubt on the legitimacy of citizens who have already navigated the arduous NRC process

To revere ancient gurus and forget the modern teacher who built Chandrayaan, lifted river, crafted vaccines is to commit an injustice

The BFS frontline staff face a perfect storm: attrition at historic highs, stagnant wages, and rising pressures from digital shift. Time RBI created a Productivity and Attrition Task Force for them

In today’s volatile and uncertain world, public policy education equips leaders with systemic thinking and adaptive skills

As AI gets better at mimicking us, we must get better at being ourselves

Trump’s policies towards India — from deportations, tariffs to siding with Pakistan — exposed the risks of overreliance on any one power

Homer’s Odyssey shows how shared rationality is key to lasting safety, security, and peace for humanity

Indian universities are spending heavily on promotion to boost visibility, often sidelining academic quality and faculty development

To ask a community to ‘go back’ is a violation of penal laws and constitutional rights