"opinion"

The promise of the United Nations was never merely about the absence of war but about creating an international order where disputes would be settled through law rather than force

State government’s move to close and merge schools over low enrolment is administrative failure, not educational reform

Fiscal policy must not be a ledger of receipts and expenditures alone; it must reflect fairness, resilience, and reciprocity between citizens and the state

Agreements that postpone difficult questions can create opportunities for peace, but they can also defer crises rather than solve them

Are we resisting the lessons of history and still not ready to pause, reflect and act against the mounting crises and threats?

Textbooks are educational resources, not propaganda documents, and students deserve facts, not filtered history

The bigger problem isn’t the platform but the vulnerabilities within India’s examination system, where leaks often originate long before they surface on messaging apps

Lack of uniformity in bail jurisprudence under special statutes such as UAPA, NDPS Act and PMLA has created a legal vacuum within the higher judiciary

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