Opinion

Focus on security, economic integration and people-to-people ties is essential for BIMSTEC to evolve from a concept into an effective regional organisation

Addressing e-waste isn’t just about disposal—it’s about redefining technology, consumption, and sustainability

As the quality of education is increasingly tied to digital, universal access to technology has become a necessity

The Manipur conflict has impacted the State’s socioeconomic standing, and brought a noticeable slowdown in Act East initiatives

The sheer volume of AI-generated content threatens to overwhelm the market, making it harder for individual artists to stand out

The Supreme Court verdict in Sarita Choudhary Vs HC of Madhya Pradesh & Another is a significant step towards gender equality

While the recent turn of events may surprise some, Nepal’s overwhelming commitment to its republican system remains clear

By inviting China to view Bangladesh as an extension of the Chinese economy, Yunus signalled a willingness to align more closely with Beijing

Negotiating with Maoists is a double-edged sword. It is imperative for the government to keep past experiences in mind and tread cautiously

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, violates the promise of equality, not just by treating equals unequally, but by doing so based on entrenched religious stereotypes

The real concern is not the existence of subscriptions but their unchecked proliferation and the gradual erosion of alternative models

For a State which aspires to lead India’s AI revolution, it is disappointing that just 21.9% of government schools have net connectivity

Academic success must go beyond grades and encompass the ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations, fostering competencies that empower students to navigate an unpredictable future

Today, Hyderabad needs civil society more than ever, not only for the prevalent authoritarianism but also when its biodiversity is on the brink

Will Trump’s actions have enough firepower to bulldoze a new hierarchy in the American polity and the world order at large?

Achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production will be a sustainable path to India’s nutritional needs

Solo traveller reminds us that exploration is not just about seeing new places but about seeing them anew, and perhaps, seeing ourselves anew in the process

When choices stray from moral and ethical principles, it’s a sign that faulty interpretations are at play

Govt must leverage National Education Policy, 2020, to establish an adult education framework that aligns with the needs of future workforce

Workforce is being reshaped where personal satisfaction is trumping the classical retirement model of resting only after the age of 60

China’s aggressive posturing, Indo-Pacific churn and intense US-China competition are making New Zealand look towards forming more security partnerships

Punishing successful States and rewarding the failed ones will further widen the fissure between North and South

Mainstream acceptance is crucial for making plant-based eating accessible to a broader audience

Given US President Trump’s transactional mindset, the escalating tension between Washington and Brussels may push the US closer to Russia