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How globalisation in last quarter century has coincided with falling inequality & poverty in India

3 decades ago, half the people in India had incomes greater than $2.15 a day. Today 7 out of 8 do. Unemployment, though, remains a problem with no easy answer to providing well-paying jobs.

Jagdeep Dhankhar must accept mimicry is part of democracy. TMC MP didn’t attack his identity

In a democracy, the tapestry of expression includes mockery, mimicry, and protests against public figures—even if we may not like it.

EU’s bold new migration pact has the right intent. But ‘solidarity’ won’t solve all problems

It remains to be seen whether the new pact will determine the course of the White quest to reclaim their identity, especially when they’re struggling with declining populations.

EVM debate has a solution. And it’s neither the ballot paper nor INDIA’s new demand

Pure stonewalling or hiding behind claims of technical perfection won’t do. The ECI must prove that its systems are above suspicion.

Telecommunications Bill 2023 is fit for the digital age. It is legislation shaped by public opinion

The 2023 Bill modernises the Telegraph Act, accounting for advancements in telecommunications technology.

COP28 did little for climate goals. India needs centre-state teamwork before next stocktake

Only six states in India account for 65 per cent of the country's total installed renewable capacity.

With its Article 370 judgment, Supreme Court has driven a nail through federalism

You cannot interpret a constitution like a contract and hedge, restrict, qualify, or overlook to award the claim to a party. Clever reasoning has no place here.

SRK’s Dunki isn’t memorable like 3 Idiots or Munna Bhai—all because of Rajkumar Hirani

Dunki's meandering script robs the film of its poignancy and humour. SRK, Vicky Kaushal, and Taapsee Pannu are left to shoulder the burden of Rajkumar Hirani's shortcomings.

Spare Parliament of one-upmanship. BJP needs to be tactful to counter opposition’s theatrics

Opposition MPs sought to politicise the issue of security breach in Parliament. But Modi govt could have handled the sensitive security breach in a more refined manner.

I want to watch SRK’s Dunki in Punjab cinema halls. It’s even more political than Jawan

Dunki speaks to youth despair, drying opportunities and Indians' desperation to flee to the West. For mainstream Bollywood to confront one of the biggest political challenges makes SRK's film more than just a heartwarming affair.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?