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Bihar caste survey is a ‘with us or without us’ question. Modi, BJP finding the answers

The Bihar caste survey was expected to split voting blocs. What wasn't scripted was Modi's counterattack. It’s difficult to see what he is batting for—minorities or Hindu votes.

BJP’s Annamalai achieved too many things too quickly. Now he will have to learn to be patient

In Annamalai, the BJP had found a leader unlike any other in the past — he knew how to grab the limelight and pitched himself as the face of the opposition.

Justin Trudeau’s 15 seconds of fame—undoing two decades of India-Canada rebuilding ties

Justin Trudeau was anointed as the future PM of Canada when he was just four months old—by US President Richard Nixon, another leader famed for his frosty views on India.

Anantnag encounter has left a tough lesson for the Army. IPKF had learnt it in Lanka

Indian security personnel are facing attacks at a time when the overall security situation in Kashmir has eased compared to what it was before 2019.

No longer just a Tamil dynast—Sanatana Dharma row got Udhayanidhi Stalin national attention 

Udhayanidhi’s rise from a youth wing leader to MLA to minister in 4 years was criticised for its speed. But the comments have cemented his role as a rising star.

2024 is near and parties can’t ignore Ladli Behnas and Gruha Lakshmis

Cut in gas prices is an unusual move for the Modi government, which has so far prided itself on effectively targeting its subsidies.

BRICS summit has built a bigger club. But new members won’t be just bricks in the wall

If India is admitting new members in BRICS with caution, it's likely because the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is often perceived as China-centric.

Nehru Museum and Library grew into a record of modern India. New name won’t take that away

Prime Minister’s Museum and Library is a renovated version of Nehru Museum, the first PM's house for 16 years until his death in 1964. Judging by the footfall, PMML is a big hit.

Parliament debate isn’t extinct yet, monsoon session shows

With less than a year to go for the Lok Sabha polls, the voters will only benefit from the views expressed in the temple of democracy.

Nuh violence got India’s attention, but Mewat wasn’t always communal

The lack of job avenues is driving the youth toward illegal activities in Mewat. Of late, the region is being seen as developing into a new Jamtara.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.