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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Opinion

ThePrint opinion articles get a flood of readers feedback. Remember, ‘views are personal’

ThePrint readers want to write. Here's a tip—subscribers articles are published in 'Your Turn' section

SubscriberWrites: Decoding the BJP’s latest political moves

The Union government is rightly under attack as far as inflation, unemployment and neglect of certain minorities are concerned.

Why the World Economic Forum does not take a public stand against injustice

Many of us in the organisation’s leadership have wanted often to take a stand, yet we almost never have. Our impartiality is crucial.

Local newspapers can reduce polarisation with opinion pages that focus on local issues

Economic crisis in local US news is making it harder for the opinion page to realise its potential as a vibrant community forum.

New York Times op-ed row raises questions if definition of journalism needs to be rewritten

In episode 495 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta says the controversy has ignited a debate if classical definitions of journalism on objectivity work any longer.

Strong opinions are usually irrational, be opinion agnostic

Strangely, those with strong beliefs tend to be admired. The human mind hates uncertainty, so it is comforting to be told what to think.

On our first birthday, the best of ThePrint Opinion

A selection of the most read and debated opinion pieces from across the political and ideological spectrum.

The deafening silence of feminists in the Padmavati fracas

Women’s groups have protested against ‘love jihad’ and honour killings, but are strangely silent about the unfettered glorification of ‘jauhar’ in Padmavati.

If BJP really dreams of a Hindu Rashtra, it should legalise same-sex love

Even de-criminalisation of Section 377 of the IPC is not going to put an end overnight to the social stigma that the LGBTQ community faces.

It’s all about saving his family now as Nawaz Sharif’s hold on power weakens

Nawaz Sharif’s confrontational approach has caused concern within party ranks and some signs of dissent have already emerged 

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.