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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Dynamic public discussion is Required to regulate internet communications
India released a much-required draft bill titled ‘India Telecommunication Bill, 2022’ in September 2022. It is open for public comments till 20 October 2022. The bill proposes to grant the government an…
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Debating hijab: Raat bhar ka hai mehmaaN andhera/Kiskay rokey ruka hai savera
The Supreme Court of India was Considering Civil Appeal No. 7095 of 2022 with a number of other cases bunched together. The verdict was split. The matters will now go before a…
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Muslim leadership should focus more on educational development than politics, says analyst Siraj
The entire struggle of the Muslims after the Independence has revolved around identity. It has only triggered a reaction and lent a handle to the majoritarian forces who are now keen to…
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Consul Sahil Sharma — An honest and a Gentleman officer
Sahil Sharma, who joined the Consulate General of India, Jeddah in the year 2019 went back recently after rendering approximately four years of brilliant public service. Mir Gazanfar Ali Zaki, Vice-President of…
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Sourav Ganguly sacked because he refused to bow down to political pressure
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been unceremoniously dumped and will not remain as the President of BCCI after 17th of October. However, Jay Shah, son of Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue…
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J&K’s non-BJP political groups fear undermining of the role of natives in elections
Despite reports circulating in media about the Deputy Commissioner, Jammu Avny Lavasa, having withdrawn her order in which she had authorized the revenue authorities to list all those residing in the district…
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Gopalakrishnan, a no-nonsense technocrat and nuclear safety expert passes away
In the 1990s, as the country’s Atomic Energy Regulator he gave a ‘wake-up call” to India’s nuclear establishment by listing out over 100 safety concerns in the nationwide facilities, including nuclear power…
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A feast of vultures – The hidden business of democracy in India: Josy Joseph
Josy Joseph is a celebrated investigative journalist. His well researched stories, for those who follow him have blown the lid of multiple scams like the 2G scam, the Naval War Room leaks,…
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League of Extraordinary Achievers—Winning Nobel more than once
Every year, the week October 3-10 is the excitement over the announcement of the winners of the prestigious Nobel Prizes by the Committee based in Sweden. With one more edition done, disappointment…
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Destruction caused by climate change
Delhi: Various reports highlight the fact that Climate Change has been caused by the rich nations and thus poor countries have started demanding compensation for the climate changes, which have adversely impacted…
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Masulipatnam–A forgotten hook in shaping Hyderabad’s destiny
Masulipatnam, now known as Machilipatnam, lying between the mouth of the rivers Krishna and Godavari, is presently the district headquarters in Andhra Pradesh. But this is not the introduction that Masulipatnam deserves…
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Bond, my name is James Bond; I am 60 years old today
The very first James Bond film, Dr. No, was released on October 5, 1962. So today, 60 years ago, the screen character of James Bond was born in the persona of Sean…
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Amit Shah’s J&K visit contains a message for PoJK
Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday evening in particularly challenging times in the Union Territory, and these challenges manifest in his itinerary for three days beginning Monday –…
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Celebrating Asha Parekh’s 80th birthday: The mystique of the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee
As renowned actress of yester-years, Asha Parekh, turned 80 on Sunday, it was a moment of triumph. On September 30, 2022, she got the highest honour of the Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke…
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Does Mohan Bhagwat’s Madrasa visit make any difference on ground?
The government ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its eight affiliates is nothing short of the proverbial, “throwing a spanner” in Rashtra Sevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat’s path…
