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India’s wholesale inflation surged to 8.30% in April, exposing the country’s dependence on imported crude oil amid global supply concerns linked...
The Wrestling Federation of India’s move against Vinesh Phogat’s comeback has triggered debate over fairness, transparency and possible selective...
As chief minister, Satheesan faces immediate challenges of politics and governance. He will need to consolidate his authority within the party, handle...
Kaddu's story is about what animals do to the hard boundaries humans try to draw -- between the street and the house, the wild and the domestic. Kaddu...
Be it for workers, students, or civil society activists, the right to free speech and expression, including the right to protest, is guaranteed by the...
Every right comes with a cap. The right to terminate a pregnancy is no different. It must be tempered with medical caution, particularly as...
Every right comes with a cap. The right to terminate a pregnancy is no different. It must be tempered with medical caution, particularly as...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to reduce the size of his security convoy has highlighted the need for austerity and responsible spending in...
A recent report has warned that India’s Parsi population could fall below 10,000 by 2101 due to declining birth rates, ageing demographics and...
Work for Hindus. Do it seriously, not rhetorically. Development does not stop at the gate of the mosque and temple. Clean air does not check a man's...
The Union government has cancelled NEET-UG 2026 after allegations of question paper leaks linked to organised exam theft networks emerged from...
Mithilesh Tiwari sparked controversy after questioning the need for girls’ education in a public statement. Critics said the remarks contradicted...
Questions over the long-term impact of the Agniveer recruitment scheme have resurfaced as the first batches prepare to leave service after four years....
The global debate around de-extinction is intensifying as scientists use gene-editing technology to recreate extinct species such as the blue buck,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to conserve fuel, avoid buying gold and postpone foreign travel has triggered debate over...
After being sworn in as CM, Suvendu Adhikari said he was ‘sokoler’ — now everyone’s. He will have to walk that talk.
After being sworn in as CM, Suvendu Adhikari said he was ‘sokoler’ — now everyone’s. He will have to walk that talk.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after intense post-election negotiations, though his government still faces a crucial...
A political commentary examines the challenges before Suvendu Adhikari as he takes charge as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister. The article...
After being sworn in as Chief Minister Saturday, he said he was sokoler -- now everyone's. He will have to walk that talk
After being sworn in as Chief Minister Saturday, he said he was sokoler -- now everyone's. He will have to walk that talk
The gubernatorial role in government formation is that of a politically neutral facilitator in the implementation of mandate
The growth rate in per capita GDP -- far slower than the growth rates of overall GDP -- as well as uncomfortable levels of unemployment, are a...
A generation that can cite the IPCC's sixth assessment report but cannot name its ward councillor has not yet begun to fight. That, more than the...
American unilateralism is a major obstacle. It is imperative to strengthen incentives for states to remain committed to the NPT. A good start would be...
Uttar Pradesh’s “One District, One Cuisine” scheme has drawn criticism for excluding all non-vegetarian dishes despite the state’s rich...
Congress is facing criticism for delaying the selection of Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s decisive electoral victory. Internal...
Tamil Nadu does not need constitutional innovation. It needs constitutional memory. The governor must follow the Sarkaria-Punchhi order of priority,...
Congress’ reported political shift towards Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu has exposed deeper fractures within the INDIA bloc. The episode reflects...
Rising malnutrition levels in Madhya Pradesh have exposed serious gaps in child welfare and healthcare systems. Recent deaths of malnourished children...
The pressure on the Indian currency predates the Iran war. Last year, the rupee fell by roughly 5 per cent against the dollar. The problem is on both...
The decline is not merely electoral; it is also reflected in the depletion of ideas and organisation. Take the changing nature of work and how...
In West Bengal, the electoral math has shifted, but the deeper question remains: Why is a woman’s grip on power still framed as an act of defiance...
Mamata Banerjee has questioned the fairness of the recently concluded West Bengal elections while refusing to resign as chief minister after defeat....
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explore harsher punishment for acid attack perpetrators and stricter controls on acid sales. The court also...
Recent Assembly poll results across key states suggest India’s politics is moving towards a bipolar contest dominated by the BJP and a fragmented...
From the cool halls of the Kalaignar Library to the heat of the Meenakshi temple market, Madurai Central revealed a state caught between the DMK’s...
An opinion piece sharply criticises Donald Trump over alleged handling of a conflict involving Iran, citing high costs, strained alliances, and global...
An editorial says cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru have made slow progress a month after new waste rules took effect. It highlights poor segregation,...
Over 50 years after release, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a benchmark in suspense horror. Unlike jump-scare films, it built tension through...
The Supreme Court urged the government to amend abortion laws to allow greater flexibility for minor rape survivors. Upholding a 30-week termination...
The early onset of summer should be seen as a warning -- the country needs to align climate science with public health, urban planning, and social...
Roger Sweet, and his brainchild, He-Man, a broad-shouldered action figurine with a power sword, on a mission to defend Castle Grayskull and the...
India’s sex ratio at birth has improved from 904 in 2017–19 to 917 in 2021–23, reflecting gains from stricter laws, social campaigns and...
BJP’s sweeping performance in Gujarat civic body elections has reinforced its dominance in the state while exposing the declining influence of...
The Federation of Indian Airlines has urged the government to reform ATF pricing as fuel costs rise sharply. With aviation fuel now accounting for up...
The creation of five new districts in Ladakh may improve administration, but critics say it does not address core demands for statehood, Sixth...
Since 2014, the BJP has been politically dominant, and it seeks to subdue and conquer all spaces. Investigative agencies like the Enforcement...
The student is no longer seen as a participant in a shared intellectual enterprise but a subject to be managed by principals and VCs who eschew...
The Supreme Court has refused relief to former Kerala minister Antony Raju in a case related to evidence tampering. The decision has renewed...
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