Opinion Archives - Page 5 of 17

March 8, 2025
Hemashri Hazarika
Gender, Opinion

Reflections on International Women’s Day: Do We Need it?

Hemashri reflects on International Women’s Day and ponders whether, with women against women, such a day is necessary. This is an exclusive for Different Truths. These days, I really...

March 4, 2025
Prof. Bhaskar Majumder
Economy, Opinion, Special Feature

What is the Challenge of Aggregating Consumer Behaviours in India?

Prof Bhaskar opines that neoclassical economics assumes “more is preferred to less,” yet this “non-satiety” clashes with diverse consumption realities, particularly in India’s heterogeneous society—an exclusive for Different Truths. The...

February 18, 2025
Prof. Bhaskar Majumder
Cover Story, International Relations, Migration & Diaspora, Opinion

Focus: A Wake-Up Call for India on Illegal Immigration

Prof Bhaskar expresses concern over human rights violations and India’s international image after 104 Indian nationals were deported from the US on February 6, 2025, exclusively for Different Truths....

February 5, 2025
Prof. Bhaskar Majumder
Governance, Opinion, Politics, Subaltern & Dalits

Focus: Faith, Caste, Class and Politics in Prayagraj Deaths

Prof Bhaskar discusses the tragic death of 30 people, in Prayagraj, during a holy dip, highlighting the risks faced by millions, mostly marginalised, seeking spiritual salvation, exclusively for Different...

January 7, 2025
Concetta Pipia
Opinion

Focus: The Danger of Weakening Systems That Protect Us

Concetta opines that Trump’s appointments to key cabinet positions, including national intelligence director, F.B.I. director, healthcare policy overseer, and secretary of defense, for their unconventional nature, exclusively for Different...

December 9, 2024
Dr. Navodita Pande
Opinion

Focus: Being Mindful of the Far Right Versus Far Left

Dr Navodita explores the clash between rationalism and spirituality, criticising Darwin’s misinterpretation and advocating faith, mindfulness, and spiritual growth exclusively for Different Truths. Is it a wake-mind virus? Or...

November 18, 2024
Dr. Navodita Pande
Legal Issues, Opinion

Focus: Is the Uniform Civil Code a One-way Road?

Dr Navodita criticises India’s Uniform Civil Code debate, arguing it could undermine religious freedom and individual liberty, potentially leading to state overreach in personal matters, exclusively for Different Truths....

November 11, 2024
Dr. Navodita Pande
Education, Opinion

NEP 2020 and the Challenge of Linguistic Diversity

Dr Navodita warns of potential linguistic barriers and cultural isolation in India due to the National Education Policy 2020’s emphasis on mother tongue education. An exclusive for Different Truths....

October 23, 2024
Monika Ajay Kaul
Opinion

Spotlight: The Importance of Logical Critique in a Satire-Driven World

Satire’s rise in public discourse has overshadowed logical critique. Monika explores the reasons behind this shift and its implications, exclusively for Different Truths. In an age characterised by rapid...

June 24, 2024
Tapati Sinha
Cover Story, Health, History & Culture, Opinion

The Game of Life and Death…

The concept of ‘good death’ (euthanasia) existed in the ancient world. Medical assistance was not needed when the Homeric warrior died as a hero and was expected to accept...