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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Will the Thackeray cousins dance the tango?
The Thackeray cousins, the nephew and son of the patriarch, the late Bal Thackeray, have suddenly created waves. Nephew Raj Thackeray has proffered his hand to Uddhav. Uddhav has shown his inclination…
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Gunning again… for the Shariah!
Reports say the Supreme Court sought the Union Government’s response to a petition filed by a woman, born a Muslim, now a non-believer, wanting to be governed by secular statutes rather than…
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Hindi brings Marathi back to the centrestage–What next?
More Marathi-speaking people know Hindi in Maharashtra than those in each southern Indian state, which opposes the “imposition” of Hindi. Probably, even more than all those states put together. With more migrants…
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Lost in time: Why Hyderabadi Irani chai isn’t the same anymore
Hyderabad: If there is one thing that almost every Hyderabadi swears by and bonds over, it is Irani Chai. We have it in our blood, and scores of cafes, big and small,…
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Degrees without direction: Reforming education to empower and employ
By Lubna Ludheen India today stands at a critical juncture as it is home to the world’s largest youth population, according to the UNFPA State of World Population report of 2023, and…
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Opinion: Water water everywhere but not enough to drink–that is world-class Mumbai for you
Remember, Mumbai is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. But here is a fact to chew on. When 2,000 licensed water tankers that ply Mumbai city – not the metropolitan…
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Opinion: MS Dhoni, a legend of his time, has overstayed his welcome
In the emotionally supercharged world of modern sport, it doesn’t take long for a player to be transformed from a hero into a villain. Just a few bad performances can change the…
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Waqf Act as a polarization tool
As the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, comes into force, it kicks in a new sense of a concerted move to drastically change the character and alter the status of Waqf property and…
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Bofors: Story behind the news
Chitra Subramaniam’s memoir, Boforsgate: A Journalist’s Pursuit of Truth, was released recently to rave reviews. It brings back spotlight on her highlighting her role in the expose. Chitra Subramaniam, in Geneva for…
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Was Chilkur Balaji priest attacked for his inclusive views?
Hyderabad: At a time when religion in India has been mostly overshadowed by fringe groups, the idea that a Hindu priest would defend the pluralism of the Deccan and India is almost…
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Waqf explained: Threats loom over endowed properties from various quarters—Part two and final
The report claims to highlight the need to prevent the misuse of Waqf properties for personal gain or unauthorized purposes, but that it does not. That need, need not have been highlighted.…
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Waqf explained: Threats loom over endowed properties from various quarters—Part One
The Lok Sabha Report of the JPC Waqf Amendment, 2024 is a flawed, partisan document that claims to address various issues related to the protection, management, and governance of Waqf properties in…
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Taliban’s systematic oppression of women in Afghanistan
Under the Taliban regime, Afghanistan women face a harsh reality where their voices, bodies, and freedoms are systematically erased. Women and girls are being stripped of their autonomy, and forced into compliance…
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Delhi elections: How the AIMIM helped BJP win Mustafabad seat
Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) failed to open any account in the Delhi Assembly elections, but the party might find itself being called the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ‘B team’…
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Opinion: Hyderabad, history and the problem with fame seeking Insta reels
Hyderabad: We all doom-scroll on Instagram, often mindlessly. And depending on your algorithm, the feed will be cultured accordingly. If you’re a history enthu cutlet and researcher like myself, and someone who…
