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The BJP’s constant attack on Rahul Gandhi isn’t fear—it is pure political strategy

If Rahul Gandhi is so useless that he functions as an asset for this government and a liability for the Opposition, why is the government trying so...

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Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Dubai captivates Indian interest in US-Iran tensions

Something strange happens to Indians when you talk about the conflict between Iran and the United States. No matter what points you may make about the...

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President Murmu should have followed precedent instead of going public about Mamata Banerjee

We must condemn any disrespect toward our President, but the incident involving Droupadi Murmu and Mamata Banerjee raises many questions, some of them...

10.03.2026 20

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India-US trade deal is just like Union Budget. Sycophants are forced to praise both

New Delhi is too scared of Trump to lie about stopping the purchase of Russian oil, but too embarrassed to admit it to Indian citizens, so ministers...

13.02.2026 20

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Why Indian liberals respect Mamata—she’s a politician challenging their defeatist consensus

Secularism may be a tired, washed-out concept in much of India, but in Mamata Banerjee’s Bengal, it still reigns in all its majesty.

05.02.2026 30

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Ajit Pawar’s death is another ‘what if’ moment in Indian politics

From Deen Dayal Upadhyay's murder and Madhavrao Scindia's plane crash to the Gandhi family assassinations, so much of what happens in politics has...

29.01.2026 20

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The rise of culinary innovators in India

28.01.2026 7

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Indian judiciary is letting citizens down. When liberty is in danger, judges are looking away

If you are charged with a crime for which there is not a single scrap of evidence the judge will still send you to jail.

22.01.2026 20

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Jaipur became the hub of India’s grand weddings

22.01.2026 20

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Lesson from gig workers, 10-min delivery row—the fuss is necessary

Just as some companies exploit gig workers only because they can, consumers make them run around needlessly only because we can.

15.01.2026 30

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Iran protests and the moral confusion of Liberals

The revolts in Iran are too massive to be ignored. But you have to ask yourself: why did it take so long?

12.01.2026 40

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MEA should stop living in dread of Trump. We’ve lived through Nixon before

Donald Trump seems to have rejected the old assumptions. He does not care that India is the world’s largest democracy. As for the Indian market, he...

08.01.2026 40

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with...

05.01.2026 30

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Dehradun, Bareilly, Tamil Nadu attack—Indians are turning violent. Don’t keep blaming politics

People who commit violence don’t fear the police. They know that they can harass others, attack shops or even commit murder without being apprehended.

30.12.2025 30

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Welcome to justice in India. Rules are different for Sengar, Asaram, Akhlaq’s killers

The new rule for powerful persons, or those who serve a particular ideology, is: So what if you have been found guilty and sent to jail? We will get...

24.12.2025 20

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: An unlikely boom in champagne

It’s the world most famous wine but the bottles that are now being coveted come from brands you have never heard of.

23.12.2025 10

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What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

18.12.2025 30

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India wasn’t always like this. Things have never been as bad as they are today

Was the system in India always so lax that politicians could watch citizens being poisoned, stranded, or burned alive and get away with it?

11.12.2025 20

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Indigo crisis is a management failure. Don’t blame the pilots

How did Indigo, long regarded as a triumph of Indian ingenuity and super management, get it so wrong? There are three components to the crisis.

05.12.2025 10

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Sanchar Saathi app U-turn is a rare victory for middle-class Indians against Modi govt

The Sanchar Saathi app saga's message to the critics of Modi government is: protest loudly because it is possible to get this administration to...

04.12.2025 10

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Opinion | Sanchar Saathi Mess: 5 Lessons From The Centre's Spectacular Misfire

03.12.2025 10

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Dharmendra’s era judged deeds. Today, the Meat Police judges Ranbir Kapoor’s diet

When Ranbir Kapoor was cast in Ramayana, the PR team said he would give up meat during the filming — a silly thing to do because it put the Meat...

27.11.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: A list of the best hotels I have stayed in this year

Top hotel picks of the year include a mix of luxurious and personalised favourites, such as Atlantis the Royal, Dubai and ITC Gardenia, Bangalore,...

25.11.2025 20

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Delhi bomber’s video can’t radicalise anyone. Umar Un Nabi isn’t a martyr

The ravings of Umar un Nabi do not constitute a danger to public order. On the other hand, if we suppress the video, it might lead to public...

20.11.2025 10

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How Nitish Kumar turned all rules of voter behaviour on their head

The conventional wisdom is that if a govt fails to improve the lot of the voters, it is punished. Kumar presided over an economic disaster for 20...

14.11.2025 9

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India’s much-maligned intelligence agencies are our only hope against terror attacks

Delhi blast can be the start of a terror campaign. It’s not just an intelligence failure.

13.11.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Best meals I ate outside India

Nihonbashi and Palmyrah in Colombo to Manao and Orfali Bros in Dubai, and Italy's Due Camini – here's what is on the list.

11.11.2025 10

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Zohran Mamdani is an authentic representation of modern India

Unlike many other Indian origin politicians, he has not converted to Christianity or played down his Indian roots. It would be hard for him to do that...

06.11.2025 6

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Indian middle class is fed up with being paunchy and plump. Ozempic and Mounjaro are big hits

The instant success of weight loss drugs in India tells us how quickly the country is changing. And for once, the change is for the better.

31.10.2025 10

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It doesn’t matter who rules Delhi — AAP or BJP. Diwali madness is now an annual ritual

There’s a definition of madness that seems well suited to today’s Delhi: doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result.

23.10.2025 10

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Opinion | Indians Are Growing Sick Of Customs Harassment - But Who Cares?

22.10.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Michelin keys awarded to India's Taj Hotels

Michelin keys have been awarded to the Falaknuma and Lake Palace. Managed by the Taj group, these hotels represent a unique blend of Indian heritage...

16.10.2025 10

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Pakistan made chamchagiri its foreign policy — the brown man bowing before white sahib

Indian leaders like Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Morarji Desai were regarded as arrogant by the West — unlike Pakistani leaders, who were...

15.10.2025 20

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Opinion | The Northeasterner: Indian, Until Someone Needs A Punchline - By Vir Sanghvi

10.10.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Heston Blumenthal changed fine dining and food

Heston Blumenthal, a leading chef honoured at Gastronomika, revolutionises gastronomy by emphasising the emotional connection between food and diners.

10.10.2025 10

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Shoe attack on CJI Gavai shows how caste prejudice flourishes at the top of the Indian state

What hope is there for Dalits when the YouTuber who whipped up the hysteria against CJI BR Gavai boasts on social media after a visit to the police...

09.10.2025 20

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Revisiting Amsterdam with a newfound appreciation

I went back to Amsterdam and enjoyed it far more than ever before – highlight of the trip was the journey to The Hague to see The Girl With The...

07.10.2025 9

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Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption...

04.10.2025 10

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Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

02.10.2025 10

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The silence of Indian-Americans: Be Indian when going is good, American when things aren’t smooth

Millions of American Jews are proud supporters of Israel and advance its interests without worrying about being seen as anti-American.

25.09.2025 10

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Playing Asia Cup with Pakistan was the worst decision India could have taken

The Indian government has tried to assuage public sentiment by saying things like ‘Operation Sindoor is still on’. But clearly, it isn’t....

18.09.2025 10

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Why India works. And why Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan keep breaking down

People who say India should be a Hindu Rashtra need to take a long, hard look at Nepal. Its population is overwhelmingly Hindu and yet it has made no...

11.09.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Indians are back in love with the Maldives

The Maldives is witnessing a resurgence of Indian tourists, with improved diplomatic relations and new luxury resorts near the airport.

10.09.2025 20

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Road building is a money-making racket in India. And we have a very short memory

We get very angry when rain disrupts our lives and brings our cities to a halt, but by the time the elections come around, we have forgotten how angry...

02.09.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why top chefs are rethinking strict plant-based menus

After a successful plant-based transition, Eleven Madison Park's Daniel Humm decided to include meat again to accommodate diners' preferences.

29.08.2025 30

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Should the govt get involved in Harjinder Singh case? He’s no victim

The more support Singh has received from Indian-origin people in the US, the greater has been the uproar against immigrants and their supporters.

27.08.2025 20

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Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said,...

22.08.2025 20

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How one restaurant changed Delhi’s Italian dining

Diva is an Italian restaurant in Delhi where chef Ritu Dalmia preserves authentic flavours while the restaurant continues to thrive. 

22.08.2025 20

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar isn’t interested in convincing the people of India

The Election Commission sees no reason to take the Opposition's 'vote chori' complaints seriously. 'How dare you?' is not how a sincere and honest...

20.08.2025 10

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Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to...

14.08.2025 10

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