What Does This Say About Our Society?

Not many modern democracies have gone down this path before, setting it upon themselves to use the law and media to target citizens, points out Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Charred remains of a vehicle......

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

A protest happens because the State doesn't follow its own laws.A protest is an objection and a complaint.It exists because it is otherwise unheard, observes Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Patna Additional......

Space Race: Will India Be Just A Watcher?

Billionaires are not only eyeing a profit as they push mankind out into the stars.It appears India will be among those nations consigned to being among the watchers and not participants of this......

Is It Time To Become A Hindu Rashtra?

'If we were to change the name of our country officially and become a Hindu Rashtra, will the treatment of Muslims change?' asks Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Security personnel outside the Gyanvapi masjid.......

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel. (This column is being repromoted as Prime Minister Narendra......

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out......