Opinion | What Really Are Shashi Tharoor's 'Options'?Arati R Jerath

Although Shashi Tharoor talked of "options" in the podcast that has gone viral, he seems to be in two minds about acting on them.

Opinion | The Constitutional Case For FreebiesReena Gupta

India must recognise that inclusive growth cannot be achieved without ensuring that the most vulnerable have access to basic resources. Rather than viewing freebies as an economic burden, they should be seen as investments in human capital.

Opinion | Nitish And BJP: Will Bihar See A Maharashtra 'Rerun'?Amitabh Tiwari

While all the seven ministers belong to the BJP, highlighting its heft in the alliance, a big question mark hangs over whether the party will contest the polls with Nitish Kumar as its CM face, or whether it pull an 'Eknath Shinde' post-poll.

Opinion | Will Bihar Care For BJP's Hindutva Pitch This Time?Lakshmi Iyer

Bihar, unlike Uttar Pradesh, does not respond as strongly to religious or communal appeals in elections. Historically, the state has been more influenced by a transformative governance agenda.

Opinion | Tamil vs Hindi: Why The Tussle Over NEP Won't DieTM Veeraraghav

The Centre and the BJP need to handle this deftly. The more they make it a political and ideological confrontation, the more aggressive and powerful the DMK will get.