scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, April 18, 2026
HomeOpinion

Opinion

Sharp and latest opinion on politics, policy and current affairs.

Ruby Rose is the first openly gay woman to play Batwoman. India needs to take notes

Sharanya Munsi -
Our country isn't even ready to see a woman superhero on screen, forget a lesbian one.
Read more

Which Indian liberal and right-winger would you like paired up on political Tinder?

Shan Wang -
If only online dating would go as smoothly as Zeit Online's attempt to get people to talk to each other than shout online. 
Read more

The Modi govt should be pleased with the IMF report on Indian economy

TN Ninan -
While the Fund is critical of the note ban and MSP on farm products, it is generally bullish about the prospects of 7.75% growth in the medium term.
Read more

Indians won’t pay even Rs 1 per km extra for in-flight hot meals & cold towels

Andy Mukherjee -
After all, they’re paying Rs 2 for a pilot, aren’t they?
Read more

Prakash Raj on playing Karunanidhi in Iruvar: He told me I came close but not enough

Prakash Raj -
We met regularly, and he adored me. I fought with him too, but he always took my criticism in his stride and was open to debate on any subject. 
Read more

If India wants to stop fake news in 2019 elections, it can learn from Brazil

Shan Wang -
Comprova, a collective of 24 Brazilian newsrooms, will monitor and refute misinformation on WhatsApp in the run-up to elections. 
Read more

Income-Tax department needs to stop thinking that it is the ‘real’ IRS

Kanika Dua -
A rupee collected by indirect tax officers has as much worth to the nation’s well-being as a rupee collected by direct tax officers.
Read more

Facebook, Twitter woes could be an indication of profound change in internet habits

Shira Ovide -
The increasing disappointing user gains of Facebook, Twitter & Snapchat could be an alarming warning bell for social media companies.
Read more

Amitabh Bachchan may be a great actor but even he can’t get Indians into toilets for Modi

Pritha Chatterjee -
The programme should turn people into willing toilet users and not because Amitabh Bachchan may shame them for open defecation.
Read more

Banks are still not trustworthy, even if they tell you they are

Satyajit Das -
Though regulators claim financial systems are now stronger than they were in 2008, their resilience is yet to be seen. 
Read more
1 2 3 … 1,465 1,466 1,467 1,468 1,469 1,470 1,471 … 1,644 1,645 1,646 Page 1,468 of 1,646

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

Dishil Shrimankar -
It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

The inherited intolerance of ‘my-god-the-only-god’. Why peace fails

Operation Meghdoot—How Indian artillery repelled Pakistan at Bilafond La in 1984

Economy

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

Udit Bubna -
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Defence

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

Shekhar Gupta | Cut The Clutter -
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

National Interest

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

Shekhar Gupta -
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.

Follow us

Copyright © 2026 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.