Opinion

The leaders' declaration adopted at the end of the recent G20 summit in South Africa reaffirmed the group’s commitment to tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from inequality and long-running conflicts to AI and climate change. It also marked a historic milestone: for...

The currency crisis is bound to impact India's growth. Indeed, a deep crisis is ahead. The falling rupee is likely to hit the common man’s pocket as domestic fuel prices may rise sharply despite a global thaw in crude prices. Would Russian President Vladimir Putin’s...

By Rajiv Gupta It has not been even a month since the horrific bomb blast at the Red Fort, but already it seems like a distant memory; news related to the incident having been relegated to one of the inner pages of newspapers. One might...

"Aapki Punji, Aapka Adhikar, your money/capital, your right." This is a laudable statement the finance minister made on 4 October while launching the three-month campaign seeking people to take back their money lying unclaimed in various financial institutions like banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, shares...

As the world gears up to observe Human Rights Day on 10 December, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the moment demands more than just a ceremonial nod to freedom and dignity. It compels us to confront the stark human rights...

If there were a contest for scoring political self-goals, the Congress would almost certainly strike gold. The Karnataka ‘nataka’ or ‘Game of Thrones’ has kept the news wheel churning for weeks. Kaun Banega Mukhya Mantri, DK Shivakumar (DKS) or Siddaramaiah (Sidda), is only the latest...

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) and the G20 Leaders' Summit now concluded, attention turns to this week's gathering of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Panama. Whether the event delivers progress on sustainable land management and drought resilience in a...

By Jagdish Rattanani It has long been argued that India’s labour laws hold back business, particularly the manufacturing sector, from roaring into action and joining the India growth story. Now, India’s 29 central labour laws have been consolidated into four labour codes, notified on 21...

By DK Giri Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India is being closely watched by world leaders on two counts. Russia is engaged in a heavy war in Ukraine since 2022. While the latest peace talks are being carried out as Putin has just threatened...

By Melvin Durai I’ve often wondered whether the way we treat people at different ages makes any sense scientifically. In many countries, you become an adult at age 18. That’s when you can vote, sign your name to a legally binding contract, and declare your...