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Opinion Aug 16, 2021 - 18:02

Opinion: Afghanistan was bound to happen

Billions were poured in and NATO soldiers waged war in the name of peace. But in their heart of hearts Afghans themselves were unsure about taking on the Taliban without international support.
Aghan men stand on the street after Kabul fell to the Taliban
A collage of Sania Mirza talking into the mic with her hand through her hair, and BJP's Raja Singh
Opinion Aug 09, 2021 - 16:26

A tale of two Hyderabadis: A bigot and a sports star

Opinion Karnataka deserves better than a govt remote-controlled from Delhi
Opinion Aug 05, 2021 - 18:57

Opinion: Karnataka deserves better than a govt remote-controlled from Delhi

A man gets his spo2 checked with an oximeter as two healthcare workers in ppe stand before him
Opinion Jul 31, 2021 - 12:25

Opinion: Government priorities in health - where did it go wrong?

File image of Sterlite industry in Thoothukudi.
Opinion Jul 13, 2021 - 16:57

Why Tamil Nadu should reject further oxygen production at Sterlite

Opinion Economic Survey has been reduced to a ritual
Economy Jul 11, 2021 - 14:46

Opinion: Economic Survey has been reduced to a ritual

11 women in Modi Cabinet Why this is far from feminism
Opinion Jul 08, 2021 - 17:30

11 women in Modi Cabinet: Why this is far from feminism

Hearing loss to tuberculosis The occupational health hazards faced by garment workers
Health Jul 05, 2021 - 13:06

Hearing loss to tuberculosis: The occupational health hazards faced by garment workers

Opinion Time for progressive people in Kannada society to support actor Chetan
Caste Jun 24, 2021 - 18:19

Opinion: Time for progressive people in Kannada society to support actor Chetan

One nation many governments Why India must embrace federalism
Federalism Jun 23, 2021 - 19:01

One nation, many governments: Why India must embrace federalism

No right to dissent Indias democratic space is declining
Right to dissent Jun 22, 2021 - 14:57

No right to dissent? India’s democratic space is declining

What BJP cannot do in the Telugu states Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd writes
Opinion Jun 21, 2021 - 14:15

What BJP cannot do in the Telugu states: Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd writes

A friend for all seasons Remembering what made VK Harindran special
Obituary Jun 18, 2021 - 17:43

A friend for all seasons: Remembering what made VK Harindran special

Why the fight for upholding federalism should be extended to UTs like Lakshadweep
Opinion Jun 12, 2021 - 17:02

Why the fight for upholding federalism should be extended to UTs like Lakshadweep

Creating green sustainable livelihoods is the road to recovery post-pandemic
Opinion Jun 08, 2021 - 16:53

Creating green, sustainable livelihoods is the road to recovery post-pandemic

Opinion Tejpal verdict highlights judiciarys inconsistent approach to gender justice
Opinion Jun 02, 2021 - 18:10

Opinion: Tejpal verdict highlights judiciary’s inconsistent approach to gender justice

Opinion How ayurveda misappropriates terms from modern medicine
Opinion May 27, 2021 - 17:09

Opinion: How ayurveda misappropriates terms from modern medicine

What lessons Tamil Nadu can learn from other states to tackle COVID-19 in rural areas
COVID-19 May 24, 2021 - 14:43

What lessons Tamil Nadu can learn from other states to tackle COVID-19 in rural areas

How tele-ICUs can help bridge the gap between demand supply for intensivists
Opinion May 22, 2021 - 12:57

How tele-ICUs can help bridge the gap between demand & supply for intensivists

States have to ensure food security for the marginalised in the pandemic
Rights May 21, 2021 - 12:41

States have to ensure food security for the marginalised in the pandemic

Why COVID-19 vaccines should be free for everyone in India
Opinion May 20, 2021 - 15:35

Why COVID-19 vaccines should be free for everyone in India

Kerala profs suspension Why academic community must stand in solidarity now
Opinion May 20, 2021 - 14:17

Kerala prof's suspension: Why academic community must stand in solidarity now

Opinion Kerala has fixed price ceilings on COVID-19 goods but is it prudent
Opinion May 20, 2021 - 13:19

Opinion: Kerala has fixed price ceilings on COVID-19 goods but is it prudent?

Opinion Indias informal sector is in distress and it needs urgent reform
Opinion May 17, 2021 - 17:19

Opinion: India’s informal sector is in distress, and it needs urgent reform

TISS Hyderabads foreign exchange programme has no space for SC-ST students
Education May 17, 2021 - 14:37

TISS Hyderabad’s foreign exchange programme has no space for SC-ST students

Why its Stalin and Pinarayis ideology and not Mamatas that India needs
Opinion May 14, 2021 - 15:03

Why it's Stalin and Pinarayi's ideology and not Mamata's that India needs

COVID-19 Why we must reorganise cities to deal with the third wave
Local governance May 09, 2021 - 16:45

COVID-19: Why we must reorganise cities to deal with the third wave

How the legal construct of national honour encourages toxic nationalism
Nationalism May 07, 2021 - 17:41

How the legal construct of ‘national honour’ encourages toxic nationalism

Opinion India has a multitude of COVID-19 treatment guidelines its causing chaos
Opinion May 07, 2021 - 15:51

Opinion: India has a multitude of COVID-19 treatment guidelines & it’s causing chaos