Opinion

EU’s degressive proportionality allows India to acknowledge population growth while preserving the federal character of the Union, ensuring fair Lok Sabha representation for both populous and smaller States

If the 131st Amendment Bill passes as is, it will redefine how half of India participates in its democracy — this is not regional, but a national crisis

Global shocks, driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, act as a ‘stealth tax’ on vulnerable groups, threatening gender equity

While data-driven governance has improved rural development tracking, it fails to capture lived realities

CCUS push seeks to balance economic growth with climate goals, but high costs, technological uncertainty, and risks of carbon lock-in raise concerns

India needs a Digital Essential Commodities Misinformation Policy to enable real-time government–platform coordination, curb viral supply rumours, and prevent panic buying that disrupts markets and public trust

The Iran war has delivered no decisive winner — only a stark reminder of the limits of force, the resilience of states, and the power of perception in modern conflict

Telangana’s plan to merge intermediate with school education must balance interests, ensure fair teacher roles, and curb inequities

Rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban risk strengthening militant networks instead of eliminating them

Diversifying beyond the services sector and boosting investment in agriculture and manufacturing, especially processing industries, can help India attract stable and long-term FDI inflows

India does not need more graduates; it needs better-prepared graduates who are aligned to employment market

For China’s leadership, the law on ethnic unity marks the culmination of policies aimed at shaping a Han-centric national identity under the Communist Party

The conflict could test military limits and force countries like India to recalibrate their strategic choices

Crushing ideologues is only the first step; without restoring trust among youth, justice and governance will remain fragile

Public policy promises not comfort but relevance, offering no fixed ladder but adaptive, impactful, purpose-driven careers that evolve with society and the state in the 21st century

The Bill raises serious questions on free speech, constitutional limits, and state power. Is this legislation or licence?

Amid Myanmar’s ongoing challenges, India must manage immediate concerns while advancing its long-term strategy to counter China’s influence in Southeast Asia

Migrant protection during conflicts must extend beyond evacuation to address everyday vulnerabilities, emotional strain, and the social realities of life abroad

When elections are driven by money, media optics, and engineered defections, the average citizen’s vote risks becoming symbolic rather than decisive

Telangana, a State born out of data and evidence, now ironically struggles amid overpowering narratives and shifting truths

Saving the Musi cannot mean displacing communities; true development must respect the city’s identity, people, and inclusive progress

India’s LPG ecosystem reflects both vulnerability and resilience, shaped by import dependence, distributed infrastructure, and evolving consumption patterns that demand nuanced, data-driven energy policy responses

Expanding storage capacity and diversifying supply sources must become urgent national priorities

An accurate population count is central to planning, governance, and SDG progress, particularly after a prolonged 16-year data gap