POLITICS
Opinion | Assembly Elections 2018: Why Telangana results matter more
For the TRS, it’s a do-or-die battle. If K Chandrashekar Rao wins a second term, he consolidates his position in India’s newest state. If booted out of power, KCR will have little political turf left
POLITICS
Opinion | Sabarimala protests expose worrying trends about Kerala
In the Sabarimala protests, the Left government’s stand is seen as hurting Hindu faith and pride. It is perceived as the battle between the atheist and the believer, where the atheist is insensitive towards religious faith and traditions
POLITICS
Opinion | A Statue of Unity at a time of deep social, political divides
The Statue of Unity is a befitting tribute to Sardar Patel. However, the symbolism behind tall, imposing statues is an old one which lacks the awe and aura it once had.
POLITICS
Opinion | The political crisis in Sri Lanka gives India cause to worry
Many in India see both Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena and newly-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as pro-China leaders. However, New Delhi will be more worried about Colombo’s approach to Lankan Tamils.
POLITICS
Opinion | By not naming a PM candidate, Congress goes the extra mile for a united opposition
In order to increase its chances of winning the 2019 general election, the Congress is showing political astuteness and is receptive to the sensitivities of its allies
POLITICS
Opinion | Four years after 2014, a defensive Congress is still playing catch-up with BJP
Going into the election season, the Congress is yet to find its strong footing. This lack of confidence could prove costly. It is yet to set the electoral agenda and is mostly engulfed in firefighting
POLITICS
Opinion | Why criminalisation of politics is unlikely to stop
The Supreme Court might have left it to the lawmakers to check candidates with criminal cases entering legislature; but it is highly unlikely that the criminal antecedents of a candidate will discourage political parties from giving ticket
WORLD
Opinion | Questions Nike’s Colin Kaepernick advertisement poses before India
Will India have a Kaepernick? And if it did, would a brand stick its neck out to support a human rights cause that’s not in consonance with the views held by the government?
POLITICS
Opinion | Centre must shed its stubbornness and green light foreign aid to Kerala
The Centre should shed its false pride because the task ahead of rebuilding Kerala is monumental. Aid in the form of every paise that’s extended towards Kerala is required
POLITICS
Opinion | PM’s Independence Day speech is an election report card, lacks punch
The Independence Day speech had shades of an election campaign. Modi largely chose to look back at what has been achieved, rather than focus on what can be achieved
POLITICS
Opinion | Mahagathbandhan is quicksand Congress must get out of before 2019 polls
For the 2019 general elections, the Congress must have a state-by-state focus, and that will give it momentum at the national level
POLITICS
Opinion | With Karunanidhi gone, it's a tough road ahead for Stalin
What lies ahead for Stalin is a series of tests — if he manages to overcome each hurdle along the way it will make him a strong leader. It will also help him claim the political legacy of Karunanidhi
POLITICS
Opinion | The many layers to Nitin Gadkari’s comment on reservation and jobs
Union minister Nitin Gadkari says that there is a recruitment freeze in government jobs at a time when there are more than 24 lakh vacancies
POLITICS
Opinion | There is a need for NRC in Assam but it comes with risky implications
There are glaring statistics that justify the need for such an enumeration, but there are compelling arguments on why it is a risky endeavour that has begun without the end in sight
POLITICS
Opinion | Tamil Nadu politics: AIADMK's continuing decline and BJP's growing ambitions
The AIADMK is in a shambles because of tensions between the factions headed by the state's CM and deputy CM. Put the failing health of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi into the mix, and the BJP has a big opportunity on its hands
POLITICS
Opinion | Why India needed this vote of confidence in Parliament
That the Narendra Modi-led government would win the no-confidence vote was a foregone conclusion. However, the motion and result showed a powerful BJP, a confident Congress and the important role regional parties will play in the 2019 general polls
BUSINESS
Opinion | Lynching in India: There’s a larger onus on BJP to lead by example
There are economic repercussions lynching and mob violence bring. Violence forces businesses and potential investors to have second thoughts about investing in India
BUSINESS
Opinion | Monsoon session: Will law to nab Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi pass?
Political parties must keep aside their differences for national interest. It will be unfortunate if the monsoon session of Parliament is wasted in political one-upmanship.
BUSINESS
Opinion | Simultaneous elections is an idea that looks good only on paper
With less than a year to go for the 2019 general elections, operational guidelines are yet to be fleshed out. There are no clear answers to many questions.
BUSINESS
Opinion | Legalise betting, it’s a common sense thing to do
If you want to bet on the ongoing cricket series between England and India, it is legal to place a bet in London, but illegal if done in New Delhi. This shows the facetiousness of preventing betting
POLITICS
Opinion | Why the BJP needs to get its act together in Kerala
Kerala remains the last major state that has resisted the BJP juggernaut over the past five years. It is the only state among those that send at least 10 representatives to the Lok Sabha not to have a BJP member of parliament
