Babri Masjid demolition: Reconstructing the events of December 6, 1992
On December 6, 1992, kar sevaks demolished Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid in hours. This timeline reconstructs how the day unfolded and why its decisions shape India’s politics, courts and communal relations.
Why the US would not conduct explosive nuclear tests
The greatest resistance to US nuclear testing would not come from China or Russia, but from the southwestern states of Nevada and Utah which have historically suffered because of nuclear testing
Putin's Delhi Visit: How a fighter jet deal could redraw geopolitical lines
President Putin's visit to India marks a strategic turning point, with a landmark technology transfer deal that strengthens India's hand against China and the West
OPINION | UK pulls up the drawbridge as street hostility to immigrants grows
UK’s budget will be unveiled on November 26 in the backdrop of a severe fiscal challenge. But the bigger challenge for the country is social, the migration debate is now the battlefield on which the nation’s future will be fought. Indians and UK citizens of Indian heritage will not escape its fallout
OPINION | Why RSS’ articulation of ‘Being Hindu’ and ‘Hindutva’ is a much-needed intervention
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat reiterates that “Hindu” refers to shared civilisational Dharma, not religion or worship, emphasising spirituality, inclusiveness and the universal, eternal nature of Sanatan Dharma
OPINION | Move to create a pan-Northeast political party rests on a fragile foundation
Three political parties across three states in region have announced a plan to merge. The main barrier against the functioning of a common political party is the region’s diversity. The region has many ethnic tribes, having their own identity issues
Nitish Kumar: A resilient politician who keeps rising like a Phoenix
Kumar is among the 10 longest-serving CMs in the country. He has been in power for 19 years. His frequent switching sides in his political career earned him the nickname 'Paltu Ram', whereas he is also called 'sushashan babu' for good governance.
OPINION | Bangladesh heads for strife as Jamaat and Awami League face off
Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence was foreseen. Jamaat-e-Islami now controls the levers of state power, which is expected to consolidate further after next year’s ‘managed’ election. It leaves Awami League as the only meaningful opposition, which may even nudge its traditional political rivals to quietly back it
OPINION | New Bihar government must prioritise NITI Aayog’s service sector job plan
NITI Aayog’s recommendations mirror the economic realities of the state and what is easily doable. The federal think tank’s suggestions focus on skill development, digital inclusion, and expanding job opportunities
OPINION | The social contract from Brooklyn to Bihar represents a tussle between imagination and fiscal gravity
Voters may desire stronger state intervention, but they judge credibility through the prism of institutional muscle. Moral intention matters, but capacity determines whether the promise feels real
OPINION | Delhi terror attack strains old fault lines, but there’s been a silver lining in the response
Terrorism does not weaken our resolve when terrorists kill. It weakens us when we begin to doubt one another. The police can guard the streets. But only society can guard the soul
OPINION | Draft Electricity Amendment Bill represents a missed opportunity for reform
On the positive side, linking to tariffs to costs is a step forward. However, the underlying approach to legislation is hamstrung by a reluctance to allow genuine market-driven competition in the power sector
Beyond Freebies: How BJP's social engineering, coalition mastery delivered Bihar's landslide
The NDA's sweeping victory in Bihar is less about welfare schemes and more about strategic social engineering, disciplined coalition management, and the BJP's ability to transform political arithmetic into electoral dominance
Bihar's landslide verdict cements bullish case for India's political economy
Bihar's decisive verdict proves that targeted welfare and infrastructure spending build durable political coalitions while generating the consumption demand and policy stability that investors prize
OPINION | Trump’s Asia Visit: Key lessons for India in securing a fair deal with the US
Trump's Asia visit highlighted key economic and security deals with allies, offering India valuable lessons on leveraging market, money, and minerals to secure comprehensive deals and strengthen strategic ties with the US
OPINION | Why ‘Bharat Mata’ is central to the RSS’s concept of patriotism
RSSFACTS: For the RSS, patriotism is intertwined with devotion to the nation as a divine, collective entity. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the central role of ‘Bharat Mata’ in RSS ideology, emphasising its spiritual significance
OPINION | India’s foreign policy has become merely a domestic performance
Foreign policy isn't about theatrics, but endurance. True power lies in consistent influence. It's time for India to shift from performance to rebuilding quiet regional trust
OPINION | Karnataka’s proposed law to aid domestic workers will end up hurting them
Well intentioned it may be but the wholly foreseeable consequences of the Bill may make people reluctant to hire domestic help. In addition, it sets the stage for another inspector raj
OPINION | India needs to rethink its Central Asia strategy after the Ayni airbase exit
India’s exit from Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase underscores the need for renewed, sustained engagement with Central Asia, leveraging trade, investment and connectivity to balance regional powers and revive strategic influence
Women voters may shape outcome in Bihar’s second phase: 17 of 29 women-leaning seats go to polls
Constituencies in female-leaning regions of Seemanchal and Koshi will pose crucial tests for BJP and Congress
OPINION | As SIR of electoral rolls enters second phase, Opposition and legal challenges intensify
Opposition parties, led by the DMK, have challenged the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging constitutional overreach, flawed procedures, and potential voter disenfranchisement, with the Supreme Court set to examine its legality
OPINION | US Disengagement from East Asia: Rhetoric or reality?
Despite rhetoric of retreat, the US remains deeply engaged in the Indo-Pacific, where rising Chinese power and regional tensions demand greater allied contributions and shared strategic responsibility
The US is wooing Central Asia under the shadow of China, Russia
Several trade, diplomatic, and mineral deals have been announced. A new global race for critical minerals is now on. But challenges abound
OPINION | Bihar Votes: Women voters likely to stick to the tried and tested Nitish Kumar's promises
It’s raining sops for women in election manifestos as the two main alliances compete for their votes. A journalist who journeyed through the state argues that Nitish Kumar’s track record of delivery over 20 years appears to outweigh promises of greater benefits from the Opposition
