On the eve of 9/11, at the Utah Valley University, American political activist Charlie Kirk was doing what he always did best. He was seated under a white tent emblazoned with “prove me wrong” when a student pressed him on the subject of mass shootings. “Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass … Read more
On the eve of 9/11, at the Utah Valley University, American political activist Charlie Kirk was doing what he always did best. He was seated under a white tent emblazoned with “prove me wrong” when a student pressed him on the subject of mass shootings. “Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass … Read more
In India’s tribal hinterlands, especially those affected by Maoist insurgency, roads are not just a matter of transport. They are emissaries of the state, carving a path not only through forests and hills but also through histories of marginalisation and neglect. In regions where formal institutions are barely visible, a newly built road often marks … Read more
Kalvakuntla Kavitha at a press conference in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: THE HINDU/NAGARA GOPAL The political drama in Telangana that unfolded with the suspension of Kalvakuntla Kavitha last week is likely to trouble the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the main Opposition party in the State, which is confronting one issue after another. Ms. Kavitha was … Read more
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan is the 15th Vice-President of India, and not the 17th, as mentioned in a front-page report, “Radhakrishnan elected Vice-President of India” (September 10, 2025). It was the 17th V-P election as Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Hamid Ansari each served two terms as Vice-President. Published – September 11, 2025 12:32 am IST
India, regional unrest As protests erupt in Nepal and governments in Pakistan and Bangladesh struggle with instability, it is a reminder of how fragile democracy can be (Front page, September 10). India, despite its challenges, stands strong, guided by stable institutions and the will of its people. We often take this for granted. But looking … Read more
India has historically shaped regional and global diplomacy through the Panchsheel principles, the Non-Aligned Movement, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, and, most recently, with its “Neighbourhood First Policy”. This stance has generally promoted peace and interdependence in South Asia. However, its unresolved issues with Sri Lanka, as the fisheries crisis in the Palk … Read more
C.P. Radhakrishnan, 68, who joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a teenager, has been elected as the Vice-President of India, marking another attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to link its version of nationalist ideology with the Sangh Parivar agenda. Mr. Radhakrishnan was a member of the TN Jan Sangh executive committee by … Read more
Last week, I was privileged to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, and attend the meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and Mr. Modi. This is a summit of solidarity and friendship. After 24 years of development, the SCO has grown into the world’s largest regional … Read more
The upheaval that swept Nepal on Tuesday, with protesters torching Parliament, the Supreme Court, political residences, and media offices while releasing prisoners, cannot be dismissed as a natural reaction to the previous day’s crackdown that killed 19 young demonstrators. These actions, following Prime Minister K.P. Oli’s resignation, reveal a violent nihilism that threatens to undo … Read more