The Times of India

In democracies, free speech is especially important in criticising political figures. So, the Supreme Court should re-examine this colonial-era statute on defamation A court in Gujarat has sentenced Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Opposition, to two years in jail in a defamation case. […]

When it comes to economic achievements, administrative capacity and defence, India’s prestige has gone up because of actual good performance, not mere claims. Can the government do the same on democratic values? In Parliament last week, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Congress should have stood up for minorities in the Northeast and launched a ‘Christian Lives Matter’ campaign For the Congress to be beaten by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Hindu heartland is understandable. To be beaten by the

Many BJP supporters are calling for central rule to be imposed on the state to combat terrorism. But that will only enhance the Khalistani narrative of Hindu oppression of Sikhs The spectre of Khalistan haunts Punjab again. After two major Khalistani clashes with the

China’s stiff resistance to write-offs has held up debt relief to countries like Pakistan China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the greatest global infrastructure initiative in history. China has lent over one trillion dollars to Third World countries, becoming

Expanding economic ties with China will give us greater leverage than populist bans At a January top-level official meeting, I was among the economists asked to sum up in just three minutes their long-term strategic advice to the government. Clearly

The FM has avoided short-term populism, but with interest payments rising over 40%, they are eating into resources that would be better spent elsewhere Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget has been widely hailed for achieving what can be called an impossible trinity

FM can increase the nominal value of benefits, but it will be less than the rate of inflation, resorting to what economists call money illusion Will we have an election budget, replete with goodies for sundry vote banks? Since the

Instead of flexing our military might, Republic Day should become a day to celebrate the ideals enshrined in the Indian Constitution On January 26, the armed forces will spearhead the Republic Day parade near India Gate. Soldiers will march past to the