Express Opinion

New-look Indian team and captaincy of Shubman Gill are a leap of faith by selectors, and a big generational jump

In a country aspiring to be a global leader in the knowledge economy, this is welcome news. Drawing on the scientific potential of half its population is not just desirable, it is essential.

The Fed has adopted a wait-and-watch approach as it gauges the impact of President Donald Trump's policies on inflation and the economy

It is near-impossible to secure mineral supply chains from overseas — even the US is struggling. As a country that is geologically rich, India must explore within

Although India has made commendable gains in energy efficiency, declining green energy productivity signals a new challenge. As the country shifts toward a cleaner energy future, the focus must move beyond quantity to quality

We must be wary of the hold social media has over us, the ways in which it can shape our thinking, particularly in times of strife

The immediate impulse to invite Munir came from the India-Pakistan conflict, but Trump is also thinking about Iran

Recent controversy over the actor's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has put the spotlight on the work-life balance of new mothers in a highly competitive industry

Despite multiple court orders, neither the NMC nor DGHS has taken the steps to make the medical education system inclusive

Both the “existential” and “imminent” nature of the Iranian threat fall short of Israel’s justification

The Constitution does not permit a framework where executive discretion or ideological conformity dictates the enforcement of rights that are meant to be universal and inalienable

The artificial and unscientific 50 per cent ceiling imposed by the judiciary – neither representative of the will of the people nor representative of the composition of the society, much less demographic data – needs

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on June 19, 1985.

Election Commission doesn't share adequate voting-related information with people. That prevents a meaningful analysis of the electoral process.

It will not be a bad idea to build on the spirit of cooperation that the ruling party has adopted in the current instance and the virtue of cooperation that many Opposition MPs have discovered.

It took a while but the British Library’s move is welcome news

He does well to reiterate that India charts its own course, brooks no third party mediation. Breakthrough with Canada is welcome

The challenge for the revamped GIM will be to find ways to sustain and improve people's livelihoods while enhancing ecological security

These actions cross more than red lines — they pose global risks in an age of fragile energy transitions

Reinstating crucial diplomatic posts, alongside resuming senior and working-level engagements, is more than procedural; it signals a clear intent to restore normalcy and vital services

Warnings by the Task Force, the Group of Ministers and the Supreme Court remained unheeded

His works had a significant influence on the 1952 Language Movement, which eventually led to the emergence of Bangladesh

While the UAE and Saudi Arabia have invested in new pipelines to allow some quantity to bypass the Strait, other countries (Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iran) have no alternative routes

Underestimating the actual impact of heat leads to a dangerous public perception that, as Indians, we have the tolerance to bear it. If vulnerable populations do not perceive heat as a serious threat to life,

Washington has distanced itself from Israel’s military action, calling it a unilateral action. This policy might change if Iran succeeds in causing severe damage to Israel, or more importantly, targets US military infrastructure in West