Exploring The Serene Monasteries That You Must Visit In Leh And Ladakh

Exploring The Serene Monasteries That You Must Visit In Leh And Ladakh

Thursday September 21, 2023

Discover the serenity of Leh and Ladakh through our enchanting monastery guide. Explore ancient Buddhist Monasteries in Ladakh, from the grandeur of Hemis to the architectural marvel of Thiksey. Uncover the cultural tapestry of Ladakh with visits to Alchi Phuktal, Karsha, and Diskit monasteries. Experience the spiritual heart of this Himalayan wonderland and plan your...

Opinion: Oppose 'Sanatan', Appease Minorities

Opinion: Oppose 'Sanatan', Appease Minorities

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe | Thursday September 21, 2023

Etymologically, the term Sanatan is about eternal; something that has continued for generations. Many of our beliefs and traditions are Sanatan as they have been inherited and passed down for generations. Sanatan is ever ageing but never old.

Opinion: Women's Reservation Bill - An Epic Moment, Cue Uplifting Music

Opinion: Women's Reservation Bill - An Epic Moment, Cue Uplifting Music

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Wednesday September 20, 2023

The need for affirmative action for women in legislative bodies has been articulated by scholars for years.

Opinion: Women's Quota Bill - Will It Become Reality By 2029?

Opinion: Women's Quota Bill - Will It Become Reality By 2029?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Tuesday September 19, 2023

After a gap of 27 years, there seems to be hope again for the Women's Reservation Bill.

Opinion: The Other 'K' Factor - An Issue For India Or Distraction For Trudeau?

Opinion: The Other 'K' Factor - An Issue For India Or Distraction For Trudeau?

Maha Siddiqui | Tuesday September 19, 2023

The K word has long been associated with Kashmir for India in geopolitics and diplomacy but now another K - Khalistan - has emerged as vastly contentious, souring ties between India and Canada.

Opinion: Kamal Nath Shows Mirror To INDIA, Stalls Rally

Opinion: Kamal Nath Shows Mirror To INDIA, Stalls Rally

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday September 18, 2023

The road to anti-BJP unity is riddled by potholes.

Opinion: Cheerio India, <i>Namaste</i> Bharat

Opinion: Cheerio India, Namaste Bharat

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Saturday September 16, 2023

The special session of parliament beginning Monday has generated much speculation. The media has been approaching the subject like the proverbial blind men and an elephant.

Analysis: The Politics That Keeps Cauvery Water Dispute On The Boil

Analysis: The Politics That Keeps Cauvery Water Dispute On The Boil

Bharti Mishra Nath | Saturday September 16, 2023

All those years when the monsoon fails to fill the reservoirs in Karnataka it has wide ramifications for the people of the state and those living in the Cauvery delta basin in adjoining Tamil Nadu.

Opinion: India, Canada Pause Trade Talks Amid Strain. Where Are Ties Headed?

Opinion: India, Canada Pause Trade Talks Amid Strain. Where Are Ties Headed?

Maha Siddiqui | Saturday September 16, 2023

In the latest setback to already complicated relations, Canada's trade commission announced on its website that the trade mission to India had been postponed.

Blog: Bullet <i>Meri Jaan</i>? Not Really, Not Anymore

Blog: Bullet Meri Jaan? Not Really, Not Anymore

Sanket Upadhyay | Friday September 15, 2023

As a child, it was great fun to see my mamas and chachas in Ayodhya ride the 'Bullat' (called Bullt in Delhi) and go on and on about it. They would even hum the iconic 'ye bullet meri jaan manzilo ka nishan' song.

Opinion: Government's Uniform Sartorial Code And Reading Into New Fashion Choices

Opinion: Government's Uniform Sartorial Code And Reading Into New Fashion Choices

Nishtha Gautam | Friday September 15, 2023

The Uniform Civil Code is hot on the government agenda and in keeping with the spirit, a new Uniform Sartorial Code for the parliamentary staff has been announced.

Blog: 5 Reasons Why Manipur Crisis Is Solvable. Not.

Blog: 5 Reasons Why Manipur Crisis Is Solvable. Not.

Debanish Achom | Thursday September 14, 2023

The ethnic violence in Manipur is far from over, four months since it started. Reports of gunfights and deaths come almost every day. The security forces have set up safe zones, dividing areas where the Meiteis and the Kukis live.

Analysis: Why India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Is A Gamechanger

Analysis: Why India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Is A Gamechanger

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Thursday September 14, 2023

Rooted in economic aspirations and driven by mutual respect and shared growth, it exemplifies the potential for corridors to not only bolster commerce but also foster meaningful diplomatic engagements.

Opinion: Will India's Name Go The Way Of Turkey?

Opinion: Will India's Name Go The Way Of Turkey?

Howard Chua-Eoan, Bloomberg | Thursday September 14, 2023

The host nation of this year's Group of 20 summit has two official names: India and Bharat. The first was inherited from the country's former British overlords; the other derives from Sanskrit and emanates an ancient sanctity.

Opinion: "One India, One Election" Should Focus Beyond Immediate Polls And Expenditure

Opinion: "One India, One Election" Should Focus Beyond Immediate Polls And Expenditure

Dr N Bhaskar Rao | Thursday September 14, 2023

Simultaneous elections in 2024 could bring down the spending on polls by 20 to 30 per cent, depending on how effective the Election Commission is and how cooperative political parties are.