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Mohan Bhagwat’s contrasting remarks in Mumbai and Nagpur have exposed a tension in the RSS’s approach to youth dissent. While he urged dialogue...
Protests over housing costs, education, fuel prices and living expenses are intensifying across France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries. Student...
Indian Metro and railway authorities are penalising passengers who play music or videos aloud on mobile phones. Bengaluru and Chennai Metro Rail...
Mumbai is still some distance from a return to the dark days of the 1990s, when gang violence and extortion were an almost routine feature of the...
The quest for accuracy in measuring time is not merely the province of obsessive bosses. For the physicist and the computer engineer, the difference...
The reported attack on actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai has renewed scrutiny of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's alleged criminal network. An editorial...
A deadly stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal has renewed concerns about crowd management at major religious gatherings. An editorial...
The proposed ₹52,878 crore sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to a Fairfax-linked entity raises questions about India's privatisation programme....
The increased liquidity and broadening of the investor base in India have made it possible for the likes of Blackstone to fund startups, real estate...
The sharp erosion of social cohesion has contributed to political failure, and the state’s response has failed to heal fractured inter-community...
The Election Commission's decision to conduct Special Summary Revision in 17 states and Union Territories has renewed scrutiny of the controversial...
Assam's new wildlife classrooms at Nameri Tiger Reserve aim to introduce students to biodiversity and conservation. Home to rich birdlife, tigers and...
The ability to listen shaped a child’s grasp of language.
In recent years, government has entered into several free trade agreements, but it must move forward on some of the more contentious ones as well. It...
The appointments of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor and Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha Governor-designate have renewed debate over political...
Two Cockroach Janta Party leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have been jailed for five days amid a crackdown on protests in Delhi. The article...
India's retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026, while food inflation climbed to 7.74% and core inflation reached 4.6%. A deficient monsoon...
The government has proposed cutting cancer drug prices by 20%–70% following Supreme Court scrutiny of excessive markups. The editorial argues that...
Donald Trump’s reported Russian diesel deal has drawn criticism over its ability to reduce US fuel prices before the November midterm elections. The...
The decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site has raised concerns about peaceful assembly and democratic freedoms. The article...
Anne Carson's Nobel Prize for Literature has renewed attention to her distinctive blend of poetry, prose and Greek mythology. Works such as...
What will it take for Gyanesh Kumar to realise that his refusal to acknowledge or answer questions is taking a mounting toll on an institution that...
With the outcome of trade negotiations with Washington uncertain, the pressure on multiple fronts — energy, services exports, and labour mobility...
Maharashtra has reportedly recorded nine contractor suicides since July 2025 amid prolonged delays in government payments. Outstanding dues range from...
Proposed GST reforms aim to ease compliance, reduce enforcement-related anxiety and strengthen trust between businesses and tax authorities. Key...
Delhi witnessed extensive police deployment, transport restrictions and detentions aimed at preventing protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner...
What will it take for Gyanesh Kumar to realise that his refusal to acknowledge or answer questions is taking a mounting toll on an institution that...
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African jurist Navanethem Pillay highlights international justice amid mounting pressure on global courts....
This year's Nobel Prize in Literature acknowledges Carson for her ability to alchemise myth, memory, and language into new meaning.
In a democracy, the Opposition is best placed to amplify their voice but it should not lose sight of the fact that this issue transcends party lines,...
Nutritional awareness must be combined with stronger regulation of junk-food marketing, women's empowerment and initiatives that make healthier...
A popular, connected-to-the-grassroots actor who is also a powerful orator straying from active politics is a mystery. Patekar refused to be a...
In a democracy, the Opposition is best placed to amplify their voice but it should not lose sight of the fact that this issue transcends party lines,...
Nana Patekar, who died aged 75 in Goa on October 8, leaves behind a legacy of intense performances, philanthropy and controversy. Remembered for films...
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai’s Nobel-recognised chemistry research explains how mirror-image molecules can be selectively produced and amplified...
The US suspension of eight IT services companies from the PERM programme has raised concerns over permanent residency pathways for skilled foreign...
This year's Nobel Prize in Literature acknowledges Carson for her ability to alchemise myth, memory, and language into new meaning.
The RBI’s repo rate hike to 5.5% may do little to curb inflation driven by crude oil and a weaker rupee, while raising borrowing costs for...
Francis Halzen’s pioneering neutrino research transformed Antarctic ice into a giant observatory for studying the universe. The IceCube Neutrino...
Jeffrey Archer, who died at 86, is remembered as a master storyteller whose gripping thrillers reached millions of readers worldwide. Despite...
Optogenetics has transformed brain research by allowing scientists to use light-sensitive proteins to activate or inhibit specific neurons. The...
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s warning against complacency faces a crucial test as India confronts rising inflation, crude oil near $107 a barrel, a...
A fresh Kerala Vigilance probe into allegations dating back to 2006 involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar has renewed calls for transparency. The allegations...
Simply put, investors are demanding higher returns from governments on the tradable debt instruments issued by them that, being backed by the...
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL), which could help consumers identify packaged foods high in...
Simply put, investors are demanding higher returns from governments on the tradable debt instruments issued by them that, being backed by the...
India must aspire to increase the gold medal count. China’s is 169, more than double the number won by Asian Games host Japan
Simply put, investors are demanding higher returns from governments on the tradable debt instruments issued by them that, being backed by the...
India must aspire to increase the gold medal count. China’s is 169, more than double the number won by Asian Games host Japan
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has raised concerns over large-scale deletions, voter-registration procedures and alleged...