Opinion

Congress government’s forced GHMC expansion and hurried ward delimitation reflect a dictatorial imposition bulldozed onto the people of Hyderabad, scuttling their democratic aspirations

Check dams revived Telangana’s drought-prone agriculture, but rampant illegal sand mining and sabotage now threaten these gains

Dividing the State into rigid economic zones risks deepening regional inequalities

We must confront terrorism firmly, and confront stereotyping just as firmly because when fear replaces facts, everyone is less safe

Deeper partnerships can help India mitigate geopolitical risks in the Indo-Pacific and reduce dependence on China

From 19th-century moon men to now, deepfakes, misinformation and disinformation threaten critical thinking, public trust, and democracy

Karnataka’s cinema ticket ceiling ignores how competition from gaming, live entertainment, and a sprawling OTT landscape already checks pricing

Calling Rs 90 per dollar ‘“not a big concern’ may calm markets, but it masks deeper structural flaws in the economy

For the Pakistan Air Force, the upgrade signals US willingness to keep the F-16 central to South Asia's air balance

Fashion must evolve from being a disposable commodity to a creative practice rooted in responsibility

Mismanagement, corruption, and unrealistic economic claims have pushed Telangana into a deepening financial crisis under the Congress government

Putin’s visit to New Delhi did not signal a return to Cold War nostalgia or a departure from the West; it was India reminding the world that its strategic autonomy is intact

The government must consider the informal slum settlers as citizens with rights and goals rather than as invaders

With most PLGA leaders eliminated and zones dismantled, the group’s influence is at its weakest

Life too tightly curated becomes one that can no longer surprise you, and when everything is an exhibit, nothing truly feels alive

The renewed push for recognising Veerashaiva-Lingayat as a separate religion requires consensus between Congress and BJP

Reviving lost species may help restore ecosystems, but it demands robust scientific oversight to ensure responsible use

Switching off is a human right — and a step toward a greener, healthier life, echoing the holistic vision of Article 21's Right to Life. Kerala's innovative legislative move has brought this right into national spotlight 

Our financial decisions aren’t in data but in hidden emotional patterns — how we interact with money reflects deep beliefs about safety, control, and self-worth

A closer look reveals that the reforms prioritise employer flexibility over worker security, raising concerns about long-term labour welfare

The symbiotic relationship between millennials and Gen Z inspires balance & a spirit of innovation and adventure in workplaces

One Nation One Subscription covers only a fraction of institutions, and the ban on ‘shadow’ websites denies millions access to affordable research

By turning welfare into a transactional exchange rather than a rights-based entitlement, political parties risk reducing women’s citizenship to consumer choice

We should not fear a machine that thinks. We should fear becoming people who do not