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SC verdict on Article 370 settles J&K question. But it dilutes powers of states

Supreme Court affirmed that federalism & democracy are part of the Constitution’s basic structure. But its verdict undermined these core constitutional values to some extent.

Ava Duvernay’s ‘Origin’ wants us to question our role in caste system. Will we make amends?

Race in US, Nazism in Germany and caste in India – Ava Duvernay’s adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's book takes us to the root of societal divisions.

Article 370 chapter is closed. Time for US-China to show they can learn, unlike Pakistan

POK is India’s gateway that will link Asia to the Middle East and Europe. It's advantage India now as an economically bankrupt Pakistan isn't of much use to either China or US.

JNU comrades, Kamal Nath’s cold feet, Gehlot’s insecurities—tales about Congress meltdown

Beyond BJP's victories in the three states lie untold stories of the several mini-wars that played out in the Congress party’s backrooms.

Smriti Irani is right. Period leave can lead to discrimination—because employer is the problem

While Irani’s observation takes into account the taboos and stigmas around menstruation, it’s not fair for the central government to simply turn a blind eye to a very real problem.

US Democrats are divided on Modi. Biden cancelling Republic Day visit is proof

Joe Biden’s approval of Narendra Modi has come at a political cost. The US President’s proximity to India’s PM is concerning to the Democratic Party.

Look beyond lazy explanations on 2023 election outcome—changes and shift everyone missed

Based on the post-poll survey by Lokniti-CSDS, we can now bust some of the popular myths around the 2023 assembly elections and say what did not work—and why Congress has reasons to worry.

Modi is following Indira Gandhi playbook—election wins are personal triumphs, CMs don’t matter

Modi's charisma and vision for India is the only mandate for elections. Local leaders become no more than facilitators. They are not expected to win votes in their own names.

Stop obsessing over ‘leading from the front’. It doesn’t justify sacrifice of Army officers

The ethos of ‘leading from the front’ is being used by the Army as an afterthought to cover up undue haste and violation of tactical norms and standard operating procedures.

What Telangana Congress’ 6 guarantees mean & why they will change welfarism in India

The six schemes will empower women, boost the rural economy, and improve the well-being of the agrarian poor.

On Camera

Indians are musically poor. We aren’t a good market for cutting-edge international bands

Coldplay is an exception. Our taste in western music is orthodox, throwback, out-of-date. When Nirvana, Blur were big, we were still playing Pink Floyd, Queens.

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?