Why university rankings are pointless exercises for students in Singapore
A number of prominent universities have spoken out against such rankings, which cannot measure the multifaceted goals of higher education.
OPINION
Modi’s BJP hands opposition a useful sword
The removal of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has already had the effect of rallying the opposition.
Inefficient system, criminal traders making people’s suffering worse
The writer says it is high time the government and policymakers took this problem seriously and demonstrated a strong political will to enforce the laws on curbing price…
What’s behind the European rush to rekindle ties with China?
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Beijing is being viewed as a critical player in any resolution of the conflict.
The global game of ChessGo
So what is the game of ChessGo all about? Basically, on the global chessboard, can the West (NATO and allies) contain the rise of its perceived “existential rivals,” namely,…
Why Indian CEOs rule
India's outward gaze in education, the desire to understand the world as an interconnected whole has led to not just holistic education but a whole generation of leaders in the…
Ramadan should be more than just about losing weight
Thinking of one's health does not distort our spiritual endeavours; instead, it aids our relationship with spirituality, the author writes.
Was it really a Saudi royal snub for Anwar?
Political opponents have gone to town to demand an explanation from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for what they described as a royal snub.
A crowded, cacophonous cockpit
American, Indian and Chinese representatives will start sniping at each other, as Nepal looks on helplessly.
Painful food inflation
The author writes, "edible items that cost Rs5,300 in February 2022 in urban areas now cost roughly Rs10,000."