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The Islamabad talks between the US and Iran to end the war have failed. Little else could have been expected from US President Donald Trump...
Four states and one Union territory will witness a war of ideas this month. It would be a mistake to consider the upcoming assembly elections as mere...
It was a scene that should have hogged media attention around the world — as a photograph that would have launched a thousand conversations on the...
On the first day of the Vikram Samvat 2083 (the Hindu new year), I got up a little early. In the red-hued sunrise, I remembered poet Kalidas. In...
Sometimes, hunters end up being the hunted. The adage aptly fits the US and Israel today. US President Donald Trump trumpeting victory in the war on...
In March 2000, Nitish Kumar, chief minister (CM) for seven days, was facing a trust vote in the Bihar legislative assembly. He needed a minimum of...
People in North India have been denied the luxury of a single day of clear air in the past many years. Conditions in Delhi and its neighbourhood are...
India must act quickly on the issue. China’s experience with containing and clearing out Beijing’s pollution shows this is possible
Operation Meghna exemplified General Sagat Singh’s courage and willingness to take risks to win. His officers pulled out all the stops
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Vande Mataram in 1875. In 1905, when Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal, the song became the bedrock of Bengali unity
They should invest in the concept of 24x7 politics. It’s imperative for the morale of their workers that their leaders are available all the time
The 17th anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack highlights ongoing security challenges in India, revealing the need for vigilance against...
Nitish Kumar understands the board and his game well: He plays to his strength, strategises at multiple levels, and consolidates his core vote
This victory is a result of the BJP’s organisational and strategic ability and Amit Shah’s strategic depth
Research suggests that long hours, instead of benefiting the companies, are leading to diminishing returns
Delhi's Chhath festival was marred by thick smog, disappointing devotees, highlighting severe climate issues affecting India and the world.
Will the leaders who rant about roti aur rozgaar (bread and employment) undertake a constructive approach once they win the elections?
Increasing consumerism in the last few years has relegated many festivals to ostentatious celebrations
How did the RSS succeed? I would like to elaborate on four instances from different decades of Indian history that help explain this
Due to many reasons, Nitish’s third and fourth term weren’t very effective. This time around, he’s being attacked from various quarters.
Neither India nor the world has any fool-proof policy to completely eradicate unemployment. Young people need to be offered a new direction
World Peace Day highlights ongoing global conflicts including Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine raising concerns over rising geopolitical tensions
Modi has turned politics into a kind of social movement. After gaining power he initiated action against complex problems while trying to raise public...
The Georgian government has been busy balancing between the West and Moscow, even as both powers are busy with their shadow war in Ukraine
If China successfully outgrew its former colonial captors, we, too, have economically outshone our colonial master, the UK.
The confrontations between the dog lovers and those opposed to the stray population ignore the stark reality of thousands dying every year due to dog...
The Alaska summit should be seen as a diplomatic thaw with little concrete outcomes. At most, it can pave the way for another discussion.
From events in Parliament to the ruckus over the Election Commission’s actions, there are reasons to worry.
Pilgrimage is about peace and well-being, not cacophony and chaos — hooliganism has no place in it
MPs should not let the bitterness of street politics seep into their conduct and cause disruption of House proceedings.
It can help a politician hiss, but doesn’t offer enough political venom to bite
The triangular tussle between the richest man on Earth, a democratic socialist mayoral candidate, and the established political order promises to...
The Iran-Israel aerial conflict may have paused, but tensions remain high, fueled by aggressive rhetoric from Trump and Khamenei over nuclear threats.
While the memories of those days brings regret, there is also immense pride that despite stumbling so badly, we Indians took the fall on our chin
The Galwan Valley clash in June 2020 reshaped Sino-Indian relations, highlighting the need for military preparedness to face Pakistan and China...
India must evolve into a global talent hub and military exporter, while remaining vigilant against shifting geopolitical dynamics, especially with...
He has convinced the citizens that he is committed to their welfare round the clock
Manmohan Singh cited the Maoist insurgency as a key issue during his tenure. The killing of Maoist leader Basavaraju marks a significant blow to the...
Regrettably, while the entire nation stood behind the Prime Minister, some people chose to play spoilsport
Pakistan has been fomenting trouble in India from behind the nuclear shield
Unaware of complexities tying the government’s hands and limiting its options, innumerable voices are babbling incessantly on social media
We need to stand with the victims and show solidarity towards the Kashmiri people, as they have lost more lives and livelihoods than other parts of...
Only the faces of the perpetrators and the victims change, the failure of the State and statements of the leaders are the same
From Sukma to Srinagar, peaceful elections in these regions have proved that in a democracy, it is the ballot, not the bullet, that determines...
It is clear that the RSS is unleashing its cadre while retaining the option of deniability. It would help them achieve their goal without maligning...
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