Opinions
Opinions from known and prominent personnel from various backgrounds like activism, academia, business and historical experience. Thought-provoking articles, insightful analyses, and diverse viewpoints await, encouraging meaningful conversations on the issues that matter.
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BJP joins call for Assembly polls– strategic tilting of scales in J&K politics
It was a theatrical moment in Srinagar on Saturday, when Jammu and Kashmir unit BJP president Ravinder Raina, raised his voice with folded hands to appeal to the Election Commission of India to announce the schedule…
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Researcher debunks misperceptions of Muslim identity in India
By Chhaya Jindal & Moumita Barman In a recent discussion hosted by The Centre of Development Policy and Practice titled ‘New Challenges to the Indian Muslims: Beyond Citizenship Concern’, researcher Hilal Ahmed…
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Hate speech on TV channels is dividing society; how can this menace be checked?
Earlier this month, the passing away of former newsreader Geetanjali Aiyar brought back to mind her gracious and dignified bearing. It also reminded us of the days when the news was presented…
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Kashmir political parties’ dilemma over opposition unity
Kashmir’s prism of looking at the opposition unity is different from the rest of the country, as it is caught, as usual, in a dilemma, how far to go with the opposition…
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EU Artificial Intelligence Act and borrowable practices for India
Amidst the back-and-forth questions of how and what regarding AI regulations, the European Union has taken a step closer to providing a legislative approach to the latter questions. In May 2023, the…
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Three years after Galwan no easy way out for India at LAC with China
The third anniversary of the Galwan Valley clashes is approaching – June 15/ 16- with a chilling reminder that the violent incidents in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, did not end…
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WTC final: Rishabh Pant’s injury a big blow for India
Rishabh Pant has been India’s leading batter in recent years, notably in overseas Tests. The Delhi wicketkeeper was instrumental in India’s dramatic 2-1 win against Australia in 2020-21. Even in England, he…
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AIFRTE’s agenda for people’s movements
Ramesh Patnaik NEP 2020 proposes measures to intensify commercialization, corporatization and globalization of education. At present, private managements of educational institutions are not legally allowed to transfer any financial ‘surplus’ outside a…
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Countries friendly to India cannot let anti-nationals thrive on their shores
Canada’s relationship with India can be seriously impacted if it does not control the “anti-India” activities taking place within Canada. Already being criticized by India for harboring so-called Khalistani activists and having…
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Safety should be first priority then modern, fast and sophisticated trains
It’s a bit ironical that just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off high speed Vande Bharat train between Howrah and Puri in Odisha, the state witnessed one of the worst…
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Shangri La Dialogue, its key takeaways for India
The three-day Shangri-La dialogue, one of the most important security forums of Asia Pacific states concluded in Singapore on Thursday underscoring the need for dialogue over confrontation, specifically in the context of…
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Gruesome Sakshi Murder: Deterioration of society
A blot on the city of Delhi, which wants to be in the league of world class cities, is the recent Sakshi murder in Shahbad Dairy locality, where in broad daylight a…
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Why are Muslims marginalised in Delhi’s labour market?
By Khalid Khan The Sachar Committee Report is one of the first government documents highlighting the marginalisation of Muslim minorities in terms of their socio-economic conditions. The independent studies on the Muslim…
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One-way ticket syndrome in Kashmir
Kashmir has been passing through one-way ticket syndrome. Kashmir is being picturized as best place in the world because of its return to normal times after a long spell of violence. This narrative is based on the comparison of its…
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Stunning facts behind making of Mughal-E-Azam an epic; audacious Asif focused on authenticity
The epic film Mughal-E-Azam has risen again like the Phoenix of ancient Greek mythology and is holding the world audience as spellbound as it had done with the Indian audience in the…
