Opinion

Opinion | Are Political Overtures Enough To Win Gen Z Voters?

Gen Z does not merely want to be heard - it wants evidence that being heard produces consequences.

Opinion | When National Symbols Become Political Football

National pride should not be a monopoly of the Right. Nor should secularism be a monopoly of the Left. Patriotism should not require party membership.

Opinion: Karnataka's Factionalism And Goa's Baggage Are BJP's Next Electoral Tests

Recent developments have exposed cracks in both states.

Opinion | Arithmetic, Alliances And The Quest For Constitutional Power

While cabinet changes are routine in any administration, the circumstances surrounding this exercise suggest that political arithmetic rather than administrative performance may dominate the calculations.

Opinion| Did Trinamool Congress Collapse For Want Of Clear Ideology?

The dramatic collapse of the Trinamool in West Bengal following the poll defeat has reignited a debate - was the party's collapse inevitable because it never possessed a coherent ideological foundation of its own?

Opinion | A Chief Minister Tossing A Half-Eaten Apple, And A New Low

For a state as politically aware as Karnataka, people are entitled to expect better optics, better judgment, and a stronger demonstration of respect from those who occupy the highest offices of government.

Opinion | K Annamalai's Exit - An Asset Lost, Or Strategic Reset?

amil Nadu politics has often rewarded tough and popular personalities - but only those who build enduring political machines survive. As Annamalai is parting amicably from his parent party, a future relationship with his mentors can't be ruled out.

Opinion | Centre-State Relations: A Revanth Reddy Model

In an era where political discourse often descends into personal attacks and institutional confrontation, even small gestures of mutual respect send a powerful message.

Opinion | How Women Are Reshaping Assembly Elections Across India

The electoral landscapes of the five states illustrate a powerful reality- women voters are no longer peripheral participants but central architects of political outcomes.

Opinion: Why BJP Win In Gujarat Local Body Polls Has Worried Congress And AAP

The BJP's performance was sweeping in the truest sense. It won all 15 municipal corporations and 78 out of 84 municipalities - crossing the 50% vote-share mark in each - an indicator not just of victory, but dominance in urban areas.

Opinion | When Politicians Lose Sense Of Propriety

Two recent statements by renpwned politicians are not isolated gaffes. They are symptoms of a larger degradation in public discourse where outrage replaces argument, and insult substitutes ideology

Opinion | Challenges For The First BJP Government In Bihar

Although Choudhary is the face of the government, Bihar remains a coalition system involving the BJP, JD(U) and other regional parties. This builds inherent tension for the top man.

Opinion | AAP And Raghav Chadha At A Political Crossroads

The public unravelling of the relationship between Chadha and AAP is not merely another episode of intra-party dissent. It is a revealing moment that exposes deeper structural and ideological weaknesses within the party.

Opinion | Building India's Human Capital Amid Persistent Child Malnutrition

The path to Viksit Bharat runs through India's anganwadis, schools, and households. The question is not whether India can afford to invest in child nutrition- it is whether it can afford not to.

Opinion | Why Is Nitish Headed To The Rajya Sabha?

Shifting to Rajya Sabha gives Nitish a national legislative role, potentially boosting his influence on broader policymaking and alliance politics.

Opinion | Is CBSE Being Unfair To Students?

Board exams should challenge students, but not at the cost of clarity and educational justice.

Opinion | Indore, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru: Why Your 'Clean' City Doesn't Have Clean Water

The recent loss of lives in Indore, the outbreak of typhoid in Gandhinagar, and water contamination-linked illness cases in Bengaluru expose a deep systemic failure - one that forces us to question what 'clean' and 'well-managed' truly mean in India.

Opinion: How The Tripura Student Killing Holds A Tragic Mirror To Society

Anjel Chakma's haunting last words, "We are not Chinese, we are Indian. What certificate do we need to show?", echo far beyond Dehradun, capturing the heartbreak of many Indians whose belonging is questioned without evidence or justification.

Opinion: Outreach Or Mere Tokenism?

Until migrants are seen not merely as vote banks, but as citizens entitled to dignity, opportunity, and recognition, political outreach will remain superficial.

Opinion | Rajasthan High Court Abolishes Princely Titles - Yet Indian Courts Cling To 'My Lord'

As the courts increasingly see a generation of Gen Z lawyers and litigants enter their halls, they must modernise their modes of communication. The rigid and antiquated language of the courtroom risks alienating the very public it serves.