Opinion: Economy Hangs In The Balance As Sheikh Hasina Hangs On To Power

Opinion: Economy Hangs In The Balance As Sheikh Hasina Hangs On To Power

M Niaz Asadullah, 360info | Thursday January 04, 2024

Some had hoped Bangladesh would be Asia's next tiger economy. Instead, it may be heading for a deep economic crisis, reversing years of gains.

Opinion: A One-Sided Election Risks Bangladesh's Future

Opinion: A One-Sided Election Risks Bangladesh's Future

Ali Riaz, 360info | Thursday January 04, 2024

With the distinction between the state, government, and party obliterated, Bangladesh is heading towards a personalised autocracy.

Blog: They Fought Fear To Buy Dawood Ibrahim's Properties. What They Say Today

Blog: They Fought Fear To Buy Dawood Ibrahim's Properties. What They Say Today

Jitendra Dixit | Thursday January 04, 2024

They fought fear and decided to make a point by buying properties belonging to India's most-wanted terrorist, but were rewarded for their courage with threats and legal battles stretching for over 20 years.

Opinion: Congress Seeks Ride On Ram Temple Euphoria

Opinion: Congress Seeks Ride On Ram Temple Euphoria

Lakshmi Iyer | Thursday January 04, 2024

With the fervour of the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22 gripping the nation, it is inevitable that the national mood dominates the political discourse.

Opinion: A Numbing Effect On The Toolkit Nexus

Opinion: A Numbing Effect On The Toolkit Nexus

Sanjay Singh | Thursday January 04, 2024

In the past year, the Hindenburg and OCCRP reports against the Adani group were used as political ballistic ammunition against one of India's largest business conglomerates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and regulatory institutions like SEBI.

Opinion: What Lies Ahead For Economy In 2024?

Opinion: What Lies Ahead For Economy In 2024?

Madan Sabnavis | Wednesday January 03, 2024

There is a definite air of optimism as we begin 2024; almost every economic parameter looks better than last year.

Opinion: Impact Of Supreme Court Backing SEBI Clean Chit To Adani

Opinion: Impact Of Supreme Court Backing SEBI Clean Chit To Adani

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday January 03, 2024

In a major relief to the Adani Group, the Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to complete its investigations into the two (out of 24) pending cases per law.

Opinion: Why Supreme Court Says Newspaper Reports Are Not Evidence

Opinion: Why Supreme Court Says Newspaper Reports Are Not Evidence

Sandhya Ravishankar | Wednesday January 03, 2024

The Supreme Court today backed market regulator SEBI's clean chit to the Adani Group in the Hindenburg case and said the report by the OCCRP can't be the basis for doubting the capital markets regulator's investigation.

Opinion: Lessons From Judgment On Hindenburg - For Adani And His Detractors

Opinion: Lessons From Judgment On Hindenburg - For Adani And His Detractors

By R Jagannathan | Wednesday January 03, 2024

The Supreme Court decision in the Adani-Hindenburg case should serve as a lesson to India's politically-driven litigators who often drag the judiciary into a fishing expedition in matters that are better left to other agencies to deal with.

Opinion: After Pivotal 2023, India Boldly Steps Into 2024

Opinion: After Pivotal 2023, India Boldly Steps Into 2024

Kanwal Sibal | Tuesday January 02, 2024

India strode prominently on the international stage in 2023. It chaired the G20 summit, as also the SCO summit (virtually).

Opinion: With "Advisers" Like These, Rahul Gandhi Needs No Enemies

Opinion: With "Advisers" Like These, Rahul Gandhi Needs No Enemies

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Tuesday January 02, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's trusted advisors have a penchant for making statements that queer the pitch for the Congress before elections.

Opinion: Reporting On Elections And How Reporters Can Dodge Disinformation

Opinion: Reporting On Elections And How Reporters Can Dodge Disinformation

Mitali Mukherjee | Monday January 01, 2024

As violent conflict continues in Israel and Gaza, 2023 may go down as a watershed moment for those tracking and countering fake news and videos with a 'never before' seen volume of misinformation.

Opinion: 2024 Is Poised To Be A Year Of Renewal, And Let Us Celebrate That

Opinion: 2024 Is Poised To Be A Year Of Renewal, And Let Us Celebrate That

Sanjay Pugalia | Monday January 01, 2024

According to The Economist's calculations, over four billion people in 76 countries are set to cast their votes in 2024 to elect governments.

Opinion: An A to Z List For 2023

Opinion: An A to Z List For 2023

Derek O'Brien | Saturday December 30, 2023

A random A to Z List for 2023. You too can draw up your personal A to Z List for the year that just slipped by.

Opinion: JDU and Nitish Kumar's Existential Crisis

Opinion: JDU and Nitish Kumar's Existential Crisis

Amitabh Tiwari | Saturday December 30, 2023

Nitish Kumar has taken over the reins of the Janata Dal United (JDU) again and will perform the double role of party president and Bihar Chief Minister. Lallan Singh, his predecessor, offered his resignation to focus on contesting in the elections.