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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The person who conceptualised work on demand for the rural poor is forgotten
There has been a din, and even justified, about the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). It is being faulted on several reasons, including the structure of…
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India under-19 team’s huge loss to Pak was shocking, BCCI is taking it seriously
India has an excellent record in the Asia Cup under-19 cricket championship. On eight occasions, India lifted the coveted trophy – more than any other team. Several outstanding Indian players have emerged…
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Shock and awe will mark 2026, so watch out for the interplay of events
The year 2025 has ended, and 2026 is approaching. What does the crystal ball say about the year 2026? Emerging events and political shifts are likely to unfold as we head into…
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Macaulay was a foot soldier in the massive Western civilisational onslaught
If we cannot erase the impact of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s Minute of 1835, 190 years after what he wrote, then 1,900 years later, too, we will continue to blame just one individual…
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Opinion: Why violence during Telangana Panchayat elections is concerning
Hyderabad: The just concluded gram panchyayat elections in Telangana have witnessed all kinds of violations from distribution of gifts, allegations of wrong counting and rigging, complaints of black magic performances to election…
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Find ways to implement solutions to electoral reforms
Parliament’s discussion on Electoral reform last week disappointed many because it lacked a concrete action plan and evolved into a blame game. While it was a heated debate, it highlighted the potential…
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Hyderabad: AIMIM will lose kingmaker status with GHMC expansion
Hyderabad: The Congress-led Telangana government’s decision to merge 27 municipalities into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits has not gone down with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). The decision will…
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Minister’s data hides NCM’s dysfunction under BJP regime
Union Minority Minister Kiren Rijiju’s recent reply in the Rajya Sabha about complaints and petitions received by the National Minorities Commission are vague, deceptive and unconvincing. He shelters behind opaque, dumb and…
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FIFA sparks outrage with Peace Prize award to Donald Trump
With the legendary Lionel Messi scheduled to visit India and play in Hyderabad soon, and the release of the fixtures for the 2026 World Cup, football fever is building up in India…
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‘This is the right time to resolve controversy over Vande Mataram’
The Parliament opened its winter session this week with a significant political clash over the national song, “Vande Mataram.” The controversy surrounding the patriotic song persists even after 150 years since its…
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Opinion: Why is the Telangana Congress govt celebrating winning elections?
Hyderabad: Winning elections is one thing, and gloating about it is another thing entirely. When a politician or government does that, it doesn’t exactly come from humility. So I’m quite stumped that…
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Against the odds: Muslim Journalists in mainstream India
Hyderabad: They can be counted on fingers. Yet, they have made a significant contribution to Indian journalism. Muslim journalists in mainstream English media may be few in number, but their impact is…
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Indian minorities feel judicial space is shrinking for them
The constitutional promises of equality, liberty, and non-discrimination under Articles 14, 15, 19, 21, and 25 were designed to safeguard both the individual citizen and the institutional architecture of the Republic. Today,…
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BJP and Shiv Sena field extended families in council polls
The First Family of the Congress is accused of running a political dynasty – no doubt there are hordes who are beholden to it for political benefits received and expected – but…
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BCCI must act now to save India’s sinking test cricket future
The selectors must bring in Sarfaraz, groom him into a permanent player in the middle order, and address all the other issues. The sooner this is done, the better it will be…
