"opinion"

Civic awareness should not be an occasional chapter buried in a social studies textbook. It must become a practical and continuous part of education

Market volatility, rising energy prices, and shifting US foreign policy priorities reflect the growing importance of geoeconomics in global affairs

Heatwaves become disasters not because of temperature alone, but due to social vulnerability, inequity, and inadequate preparedness

India’s exam-centric model confuses memory with knowledge, speed with intelligence, and language proficiency with understanding

Tribal land legislation is ultimately not about restricting transactions; it is about preserving cultures, and securing indigenous livelihoods

If the juggernaut of SIR rolls on unchecked through Phase 3, it risks transforming the Indian electorate from a representation of the sovereign people into a curated list designed exclusively by and for those in power

The Centre's decision to liquidate Adilabad Cement Corporation of India plant while reviving Vizag Steel exposes a stark regional disparity and discrimination against Telangana’s industrial growth

A truly sustainable society is possible only when environmental protection, climate resilience and social justice advance together

The question is not only how we build institutions of excellence, but also how they quietly shape our aspirations, identities, and sense of belonging 

Uncertainty over President Trump’s Taiwan policy, arms sales and security commitments is raising concerns about regional stability while boosting Beijing’s confidence

Without systemic trust, security will remain vulnerable to human failure, and meritocracy will continue to be betrayed

The Telangana government’s Finland tour appears to have reinforced existing ideas rather than producing fresh insights for vocational education reform

The real challenge today is not whether Muslim women can succeed while wearing hijab, but whether society is willing to respect a woman’s right to define dignity on her own terms

Even as poverty declines, widening income inequality is making India’s economic growth story increasingly uneven

As courts become sites of political contestation, and citizens begin viewing judgments through partisan lenses, every order becomes suspect, and public trust erodes 

Before admission, the patient chooses the hospital. After admission, the hospital chooses everything for the patient. This is not ordinary consumer choice; it is dependency

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress

Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is right: public transport is the rational choice. But governments cannot expect citizens to trust systems neglected for decades

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools