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Cutesy for Sanju to hurl ‘ma-behen ki’ at journalists. But it can’t rewrite evil 1993 plot

Just how diabolical, read here. 71 AKs, 500 grenades, 3.5 tonne RDX were hidden in “safe” places for when ‘riots started’ after serial blasts....

Educational qualification of Indian politicians should matter, not sexual orientation

The only thing that will help our society accept a queer politician is awareness and time.

31 deaths later, WhatsApp is yet to be serious about fighting fake news in India

The messenger service used by 200 million Indians has to walk the talk.

Weak demand makes expertise an orphan child

For many in the opposition, any decision to depart from the status quo is tantamount to the skies falling down.

Why India needs to fix GST, publish GDP back-series before trying quick fixes for banks

All kinds of patchwork solutions are in the works for reviving comatose state-run lenders that account for 70 per cent of India's banking sector.

The devious plans of Pakistan’s army & Supreme Court might just work in upcoming polls

The powers-that-be must seriously consider the price Pakistan pays for each round of their attempt to manipulate the political process.

Academic research on India in the US: for whom does the bell toll?

A particularly troubling aspect of the research on India in US social sciences is its non-collaborative nature.

4 reasons why Congress will never ally with Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP

The Congress has still not forgotten the humiliation it suffered in 2008.

Mumbai collapses & cries every monsoon. Why it’s a tired city with chronic fatigue syndrome

As another bridge collapses and Mumbaikars rant, sharing this ‘Writings on the Wall’ to remind them again of how they’ve left their own city to rot

Brand IIT is the collateral damage in the shameful trolling of Sushma Swaraj

IITs represent an inclusive space wherein diverse opinions and viewpoints can cohabit peacefully.

On Camera

Chinese say Beijing is negotiating Iran ceasefire talks. Pakistan is a proxy

There is a broad consensus across Chinese online platforms that US and Israeli actions have driven unilateral tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, troubling global energy markets.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.