"Political vendetta, will keep fighting with BJP as long as I am alive": Tejashwi Yadav on IRCTC case charges
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OPINION | TMC and BJP exchange fire ahead of West Bengal’s do-or-die 2026 election
BJP is expected to soon bring in an unprecedented 1200 leaders to campaign in the state. Will that be enough to offset the combination of Mamata Banerjee’s appeal and TMC’s superior ground game?
OPINION | Decades-Old RSS Warning: Demographic imbalance now a critical concern
RSSFACTS: India’s changing religious demography, driven by illegal migration, poses national security concerns. The RSS has raised alarms, urging government action on border control, population policy, and safeguarding cultural identity
OPINION | Vijay vs. NTR: Two superstars, two outsiders, two approaches
NTR’s successful disruption in AP politics, and not TN politics, offers a reference point to contextualise Vijay’s effort. There are useful lessons for him in the way NTR crafted a stunning upset in his electoral debut
Bihar Elections 2025: 5 key X factors that could decide the outcome
The Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2025, promise a high-stakes battle following a contentious voter list revision and a volatile political landscape. With a shorter two-phase election and a hefty women-centric cash transfer scheme, several X factors could tilt the scales in this closely contested race
Bihar Elections: BJP’s strike rate and vote share on the rise while JD(U) struggles
Data show BJP consolidating base as Nitish Kumar’s party struggles to retain vote efficiency
A durable peace in the Middle-East remains a mirage
The key problem in the Middle East is the dichotomy between the economic and national security needs of its nation-states and the underlying ideological attitudes of its populace
The Eastern Window: Will Sanae Takaichi reshape East Asian geopolitics as Japan’s Iron Lady?
Japan is on track to appoint its first female prime minister after Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. A staunch conservative who regards former British Prime Minister as a role model, Takaichi might strengthen the military giving sleepless nights to Chinese leaders
OPINION | US military is caught between a rock and a hard place
President Trump’s address to the brass was very political in nature. The dilemma for the military comes from the effort to demand loyalty to the President, which will challenge a force that swears loyalty to the US Constitution
OPINION | Vijay’s Political Gamble: After Karur, what’s next for TVK and TN politics?
Actor Vijay’s political journey with TVK faces hurdles, balancing alliances, leadership growth, and grassroots organisation. He must navigate complex alliances and build a robust political infrastructure to challenge Tamil Nadu’s established parties
OPINION | India’s Secular Dilemma: Balancing faith and the State
In India, religion is not limited to personal belief; it is deeply woven into the social fabric and continuously shapes citizen–state interactions. In such a context, maintaining a strict and absolute separation between state and religion becomes exceedingly difficult
OPINION | Vijay, the megastar with the trappings of a political party
Aura can sustain an actor in the tinsel world. Not in politics. Tamil cinema’s matinee idols who reached the top did so on the back of a well-oiled political structure. The stars who didn’t heed the lesson have been consigned to flashbacks
OPINION | Anxiety about alienation grips Ladakhis. Government should address it
A journalist who spent a few days in Ladakh prior to the violence on September 24 shares his impressions from the ground. Ladakhis are fearful of land alienation and seek the protection of the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule and statehood. Sonam Wangchuk may be in jail but he is the local with street credibility
OPINION | Layers to Pak-Saudi defence pact will usher in more volatility
Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement solidifies a new strategic reality. It raises the stakes for both India and Iran, and may prompt several countries in West Asia to recalibrate their doctrines. While the pact has been designed for deterrence, it may usher in a new volatile reality in West Asia
OPINION | From Meenakshipuram to Ramjanmabhoomi: The untold story of RSS’ 1980s transformation
RSSFACTS: A mass conversion over four decades ago catalysed outreach among Scheduled Castes. In the process, it set in motion a chain of events that have arguably altered the course of Indian history Arun Anand
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj could be a game-changer in Bihar Assembly elections
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor's newly launched Jan Suraaj party is poised to disrupt Bihar's traditional caste-based politics, with surveys indicating it could influence multiple seat outcome in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections
OPINION | Two Countries, One Outcome: Why H-1B fees aren’t the real problem
The fuss over H-1B fees misses an important point: it’s a political response to the uneven distribution of globalization’s spoils. The U.S. will keep getting talent, but along with India it has to find a way to spread benefits of economic growth to offset more backlash
OPINION | Rethinking the POSH Act: Ensuring protection for women in all professional spaces
The Supreme Court upheld that political parties aren't workplaces under the POSH Act, excluding women in politics from legal protections against harassment, highlighting urgent need to expand the law's scope
US sanctions on Chabahar Port are a gain for China
The Trump administration's decision to revoke sanctions exemptions on Iran's Chabahar port reveals a troubling pattern of strategic incoherence that may ultimately benefit China while undermining America's long-term interests in Central Asia
OPINION | India faces diplomatic test amid Nepal's political upheaval
Nepal's Gen Z protests and political turmoil challenge India’s diplomacy, testing its Neighborhood First policy. India seeks to balance cautious optimism with strategic engagement as Nepal undergoes significant political changes
Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign has grabbed attention, but can it deliver votes?
The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
Aadhaar should be integrated with chips to ensure fair elections: Akhilesh Yadav
The Samajwadi Party chief also accused the BJP government of undermining equality, freedom, and brotherhood by instilling hatred in society.
OPINION | Conversions Back in Focus: Kerala debate rekindles a national question
RSSFACTS: A recent article by Kesari sparks debate on religious conversions in Kerala, with the RSS challenging missionary activities. The controversy revisits historical anti-conversion measures and their impact on India’s religious landscape
OPINION | Modi’s belated visit to Manipur gave hope. It now needs to be followed by action
The visit of the PM did generate a glimmer of hope among many in the state. It must be seen as a beginning of efforts by the Centre to take the violence-hit state towards normalcy. This opportunity must not be wasted
