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Reddys, Sharmas, Raghavans… but Dalits missing from White House Diwali celebrations

The Biden-Harris administration must ensure their Diwali celebrations genuinely reflect the festival's spirit. This is about justice and equity, not just symbolism.

States with English-medium schools have higher wages. Look at Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab

What is the point of the National Education Policy’s insistence on Sanskrit and Hindi? Marathis and Gujaratis need their own Annadurai.

Hamas attack shows human intelligence is crucial for national security. Tech doesn’t catch intent

One can rely almost exclusively on technology to collect and analyse data, but gauging intent will remain in the jurisdiction of the person or organisation.

Why Diwali isn’t as big in Bollywood films as Holi, Karwa Chauth are

Lack of consent during Holi and the bond of husband and wife during Karwa Chauth have given Bollywood a bigger canvas for drama. Diwali just isn't filmy enough.

Diwali car discounts make for a great deal. But don’t drive home a soon-to-be extinct SUV

Festive discounts are not unique to the ‘meat of the market cars’; they are rife even at the luxury end, albeit not always in a direct form.

Pakistan’s solution for terrorism is to expel Afghan refugees – but it’ll only get worse

The seeds of war sowed by the ISI in 1973 have yielded a long, bitter harvest, which now threatens to overrun Pakistan itself.

This Diwali season, have one healthy meal a day. Skincare won’t make up for it

Try not to get any new treatment close to big parties or major events. Disasters are difficult to manage.

Enough with Diwali sensory overload—introverts like me want food, films, fairy lights

Instead of endless parties, some of us want to catch a break and be by ourselves this Diwali.

Kohli’s 50th ton is a big worry for fans. King’s focused on cup, not the crown

If Bradman, Tendulkar or Kohli stand above the rest, it’s partly because their individual records stand tall. It’s a part of the game; not the game in and of itself.

Pawdicures, spa, Gucci goodies — celeb felines & dogs are having their moment this Diwali

Bollywood pets are frequently seen flaunting ‘airport looks’ in high-end leather carrier bags, wearing diamond chokers and gem-studded tags when out on play dates.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

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?