Opinion

José Mujica’s life was a testament to simplicity, empathy and resistance to capitalist greed, and his words, ‘Happiness is not about having more, but about needing less,’ urge leaders to prioritise humanity over wealth

If we trade humanity for perfection, we risk losing the very thing that makes influence meaningful: the glorious mess of being human

We are witnessing the rise of a culture where being a fan is valued more than being a thinker, a questioner, or an achiever. India must move from spectacle to substance, from fandom to citizenship, from mourning to meaningful reform

Caste enumeration must adopt a scientific and legally protected approach — not just for accuracy, but to avoid political distortion and constitutional violations

Merely celebrating Environment Day on June 5 is not enough; what is truly needed is a commitment to systemic change while adopting sustainable practices

For better or for worse, the present government has raised expectations on the security front not only for itself but also for future governments

The malicious political narrative must move beyond narrow cost-benefit metrics to recognise KLIP’s role in correcting historical injustices, empowering the marginalised, and breaking cycles of poverty

Coding bootcamps are a complementary pathway — an experiment in democratising access to an industry that has long been viewed as elitist and exclusionary

The tardy and slow pace of implementation of the Forest Rights Act, enacted 17 years ago, reflects the unchanged colonial mindset and hegemony of the bureaucracy, especially the district administration

It is important that the international community initiates measures for bringing both India and Pakistan under the ambit of Non-Proliferation Treaty

Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’, winning the 2025 International Booker Prize — the first ever for a Kannada work, marks the triumph of the power of vernacular literature over systemic biases

The 2025 Human Development Report serves as a clarion call: AI can reignite human development, but only if policymakers prioritise inclusivity over inequality

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month, the 2025 theme — ‘Community’ — reminds us that being part of a safe, inclusive, and empathetic community can be life-changing

The much-lauded flexibility of remote work is a privilege that’s not yet equally distributed

However, summer heat poses high upside risks to food prices in addition to elevated geopolitical risks and tariff war

The path to peace lies not just in diplomacy or deterrence but in historical honesty — we must unearth the truths buried under official silence

In today’s hyper-mediated world, battlefield victories can be diluted, distorted, or drowned out by a louder war — the war of narratives

The proposed Bill does not entirely overhaul the existing Income Tax Act 1961, but streamlines terminology and language and simplifies the provisions

Islam did not merely encourage education, it institutionalised it — Mosques doubled as schools, scholars were revered and centres of learning thrived

Privacy matters — not as a luxury for the privileged but as a fundamental right that safeguards individual dignity and autonomy

While consciousness makes youth aware of multifaceted scenarios across the world, their conscience directs them to act prudently, resulting in actions that are just and reasonable

President Richard Nixon sought to play the grand strategist whereas Donald Trump seemed to relish the role of a showman. The difference was not merely in ideology or policy — it was in the very style of American engagement with South Asia

India can use this moment to push for a renegotiated, modernised Indus Waters Treaty that reflects current environmental, technical and strategic realities

The discovery of Turkish-supplied drone debris on Indian soil is more than just an isolated incident; it is a clarion call for a paradigm shift in our foreign policy as the era of cautious engagement without clearly defined red lines is drawing to a close