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From Lord’s to Trent Bridge, a remarkable reversal by Virat Kohli and his boys

What makes the 203-run victory special is that it’s the first time India has won a Test in England after losing the previous one.

Amarinder Singh govt’s sacrilege bill has history, will be open to misuse

The Punjab government plans to table the bill in the assembly during the next session.

Sex in the 21st century: Women are scared of Tinder and their own consent

If these apps are meant to sexually liberate the masses, why do so few women sign up? 

Imran Khan’s Bollywood and cricket pals aren’t best experts on complex India-Pakistan ties

Imran Khan's views are closest to the views of Pakistan’s anti-West, anti-India Islamic nationalists than any other civilian prime minister.

Smartphones, not distinctive internet features, are the future of Xiaomi

For the June quarter, Xiaomi’s year-over-year growth is not in syc with the percentage increase in smartphone shipments. 

Facebook and Twitter can be blamed for causing higher rates of hate crimes

Radical action becomes socially acceptable if almost everybody one communicates with holds similar opinions.

The problem with the instant justice courts of Madhya Pradesh

In a bid to ensure speedy justice and tackle pendency of cases, states are coming up with quack remedies.

GDP surged under UPA because it purchased growth at a high price

UPA’s growth trajectory via higher spending policies led to high retail inflation, falling public and private investment, and subsequent slowdown in growth.

Kerala floods show relief porn doesn’t work, only exposes our beloved politicians

Kerala floods won’t be the last disaster that hits us. Maybe, it will be the one that makes us pause and ask what we deserve.

When attacking Sidhu, keep in mind Punjab’s most famous live-in couple

The romance between Aroosa Alam and Captain Amarinder Singh is Punjab's worst-kept secret. India clearly has a major problem with hugs. No matter who hugs...

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.