Opinion

With rising debt and modest revenue growth, the State must balance ambition with fiscal prudence to secure sustainable and inclusive development

A dual status as a Union Territory and strategic frontier will empower Ladakhis to manage local affairs while ensuring national control over sensitive sectors

Having both political risk insurance and a bilateral treaty strengthens a company’s position in resolving cross-border disputes

The National Cooperative Policy, if executed effectively, can transform cooperatives from safety nets into engines for competitive, community-owned enterprises

As Telangana votes, let it serve as a reminder that democracy thrives not on caste or cash, but on informed choice and accountability

The 2025 Musi floods were no ‘act of God.’ Rainfall data and release patterns suggest orchestrated flooding, raising the question: Was the disaster weaponised to fast-track the Musi Riverfront project?

Indian diaspora numbers must be coupled with narrative, unity, and institutions to convert potential into power

The resurgence of sedition as a tool to muzzle dissent is eerily reminiscent of darker chapters in history

When roads crack, so does public trust. India’s potholes are less about asphalt and more about accountability

Locally tailored waste management rules, and strict enforcement are essential to achieving India’s sanitation goals

Lack of transparency, limited diversity, and patronage expose structural flaws in India’s Supreme Court collegium system

Washington’s 50% tariff move signals a shift—economic interests now trump ideological alignments in global trade

Side hustles, once framed as optional, are increasingly becoming economic necessities, but the psychological toll of perpetual work is beginning to show

Gig economy promises flexibility, but Marx’s theory shows it often mirrors exploitative pattern of industrial capitalism

Effective implementation of the tax reform will ensure equity and address the States’ revenue loss

The agreement is more symbolic than operational—offering Riyadh with reassurance and throwing Islamabad a lifeline

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