Opinion

Delhi statehood solution lies in open doors, not in closing them

Delhi residents deserve an accountable government. The time has come for a serious discussion on the issue.

May 03, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

Those whining about politics over security forces should clean their own houses first

Political parties accusing the government of politicising security forces need to take stock off their own long history of doing the same.

May 01, 2019, 18:53 PM IST

Baseless allegations threaten election process

A number of allegations have been made that threaten the integrity of the election process, and there seems to be an agenda.

Apr 29, 2019, 14:29 PM IST

Selective outrage over Sadhvi Pragya's remarks on Hemant Karkare betray political colours

There is usually silence when IPS officers are killed or caught committing crimes. But this was not one of those times.

Apr 24, 2019, 19:25 PM IST

Bollywood celebrates the failure of successful people

This time it is Karan Johar who is taking flak for Kalank.

Apr 23, 2019, 14:42 PM IST

AAP & Congress showed no maturity in Delhi, will blame each other for BJP's gains

The triangular contest for Delhi's 7 seats is now clearly in BJP's favour.

Apr 23, 2019, 13:57 PM IST

Chief Justice deserves justice, but should not give it to himself

CJI Ranjan Gogoi has set a good precedent, but he perhaps could have done better.

Apr 23, 2019, 13:02 PM IST

Why India's politics is less like cricket and more like kabaddi

What an election! Politicians are grappling each other with words, and the Supreme Court is taunting the Election Commission.

Apr 17, 2019, 15:17 PM IST

Many undesirable, dangerous trends in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Some of the things that are happening could undermine the election process, others are just agenda-driven.

Apr 17, 2019, 12:57 PM IST

Dear Sanjay Dutt, you just demonstrated why MeToo is doomed in Bollywood

The alleged victim is being outshouted by those who are trying to curry favour.

Apr 16, 2019, 14:27 PM IST

Why Modi and BJP?

It is clear that the opposition parties have formed an opportunistic alliance with an admixture of political parties that are often politically opposed to each other with conflicting ideologies.

Apr 11, 2019, 17:12 PM IST

After 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the kingmakers are likely to be from the south

If the NDA comes short of the halfway mark, it may have to place all bets south of the Vindhyas.

Apr 11, 2019, 15:18 PM IST

It is time for India to make voting compulsory

Voters' indifference to casting vote is a profligacy nation can no more afford.

Apr 09, 2019, 14:20 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's mistake? Choice of Wayanad could hurt Congress in the North

Rahul Gandhi may win a pawn in Kerala, but lose a rook and a bishop in Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh.

Apr 03, 2019, 13:29 PM IST

The myth of Hindu majoritarianism

The charge of Hindu majoritarianism is just another ploy to keep Hindus from being political.

Apr 02, 2019, 16:41 PM IST

The disturbing immoral politics of India's new-age cinema

More and more films are saying the ends justify the means.

Apr 02, 2019, 13:33 PM IST

With Joshi-Advani's unceremonious exit, BJP misses steps in sanskari politics

For a party that believes in traditional Hindu culture, giving the elders a boot sees to go against the sanskari tag.

Mar 26, 2019, 17:45 PM IST

With JKLF ban, government must not make the mistakes of the past

An earlier attempt to ban SIMI was allowed to fail.

Mar 25, 2019, 15:40 PM IST

2019 Lok Sabha election is Narendra Modi versus the Dynasty and its shadowy alliances

India/Bharat is not a Nehruvian feudal state or a confused alliance of local warlords but a great dharmic civilization struggling to fully emerge and guide the world.

Mar 22, 2019, 18:11 PM IST