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At LAC, China is not settling ‘disputed’ borders. It’s containing India

Ahead of G20, India should be wary of putting itself in a position where it desires to achieve a breakthrough on the northern border with its back to a time wall.

Yoga isn’t a White activity. Rosa Parks, Angela Davis practised it for inner peace

Yoga can be harnessed as a powerful tool to promote physical and emotional well-being for the Black community and to cultivate safe spaces for self-healing and inner peace.

India’s Scheduled Caste list must be religion-neutral. Muslims, Christians are also Dalit

Dalit Muslims and Christians have been mobilising to be duly added to the SC list. This is a fit case for the Supreme Court to exercise the power of judicial review.

INDIA needs a new vision of nationalism for 2024. Invoking Nehru, Constitution not enough

If Modi is the outsized factor in the 2024 elections, then only nationalism outpaces him as the dominant mood. INDIA’s challenge is to create an alternative nationalism.

Why is Modi hesitating on caste census? India can’t become Vishwaguru without it

As Chandrayaan-3's glory radiates, a peculiar twist unfolds on India's social media — attention is diverted from former ISRO head K Sivan's remarkable feat to his caste.

China has achieved 2 goals ahead of G20—expand BRICS & convince India that all is ‘normal’

The Chinese statement reiterates Beijing’s position on delinking the border issue from the bilateral relationship. A détente at the BRICS summit was never in the offing.

Congress has a trump card for 2024 but Rahul Gandhi must resolve his Hamletian dilemma first

There was a time when Congress insiders would say, 'If not Rahul, then who?' This perception has been changing since Kharge took over the party’s reins.

Charge anxiety discourages EV buyers. Now a Bengaluru startup has found the fix

Bengaluru-based start up Exponent Energy is improving the economics of electric vehicles by saving vehicle owners’ time with rapid charging.

Dear Indian men, toxic masculinity is harming you too. Stop making fun of Korean band BTS

From a young age, children are taught that specific behaviours are linked to their gender. Boys are instructed to act tough, cold, strong, and responsible, while girls are encouraged to be gentle, sweet, and attractive.

Embarrassed about your dark, pigmented lips? Instead of applying turmeric or lemon, do this

Pigmentation is your skin’s way of saying that something’s up. These patches might indicate underlying health conditions.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

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.