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Ram temple has erased the violence of 1992 from public memory. Mira Road is a reminder

After the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the memories of the 1992-93 violence may seem like a distant past for some. But they are being replaced by new episodes of conflict.

Temples existed centuries before Common Era. Not just in India but also in Vietnam

Both Vishnu Smriti and Manusmriti make it abundantly clear that there is no discord between the Brahminical traditions and temple worship.

Last word on INDIA hasn’t been said yet. But the dictionary is running out of words

Mamata Banerjee’s lose-lose game in 2024 ensures that 2026 is a win-win. If she breaks ranks, there will be nothing left of INDIA.

Indian Muslims need real leaders, not divisive ones. Pasmandas offer future-positive vision

Ashraaf leaders seem indifferent to the concerns of Pasmanda Muslims. Instead, they exploit this marginalised group for electoral gains, trapping them in a narrative of perpetual victimhood.

Ram Mandir is the reality. Congress and Western media must not waste time adjusting

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is not merely a brick and mortar structure; it is the resurrection of Hindu pride that was hurt centuries ago by a marauding horde of plunderers.

The Republic is dead and no point blaming BJP-RSS. We need a new political language

India has a new constitution now that institutes the will of the majority community to draw a line of fire that no organ of the government can cross.

Beyond Macron-Modi bromance—what’s next for India-France partnership?

A liberal France’s endorsement of India, right after a spectacular Ram temple consecration, will be a net positive for New Delhi in Europe.

Bharat Ratna is a political tool. Modi using it to position BJP as a social justice party

By awarding the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, Modi is acknowledging a fellow backward-class leader & also reinforcing his connection with marginalised sections of society.

Macron’s Republic Day visit sends crucial message. Biden isn’t India’s only powerful friend

The Narendra Modi government has learned the lesson that if you have the economic capacity and the military prowess, you can shake off any amount of international criticism.

After Ayodhya, Indian secularism must stay vigilant, not give in to religious obscurantism

Hindu nationalists have done to Hinduism what Khalistanis and Sinhala supremacists did to Sikhism and Buddhism.

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.