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‘Reaching out to Dalits’ is the political flavour, but BJP & Congress are failing at it

Both Congress and BJP jostle it out to woo them, though quite crudely. They think that they will bag Dalit votes by this ‘dinner...

Why there is no Siddaramaiah wave in Karnataka

The Congress has not made the face of Siddaramaiah the central issue in this election. The campaign hasn’t forced the question on voters: Sidda...

Siddaramaiah wants to follow an ancient king & halt Modi juggernaut from reaching the south

His tweets deriding the ‘northern imports’ of the BJP are among attempts to brand himself as a strong southern satrap, following the 6th century Chalukya king Pulikeshi.

Walmart-Flipkart deal is a reminder that India is as hostile as China to foreign businesses

Considering the fact that Walmart has failed to build up its own Indian business in 11 years, the deal represents a second-best outcome at most.  Walmart...

In reiterating K.M. Joseph’s name lies CJI Misra’s road to redemption

CJI Misra will redeem his lost name and judiciary's prestige if he ensure collegium meets at the earliest and sends back just one name — Joseph's.

A naked Jain monk spoke in Haryana assembly, but a Muslim can’t offer namaz in public?

Chief minister Khattar’s comments echoed the views of the Sanyukt Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, whose thugs have been disrupting namaz in recent weeks.

Forget Iran. The real oil action is in China

China's crude oil imports compared to a year earlier represents growth of about 1.2 million barrels a day, so even slower domestic demand growth can have an outsized impact on global markets.

Here’s who the ‘hawa’ favours in Karnataka, and it’s not Siddaramaiah

Workers of the party tell Muslim voters that the BJP’s compulsion to ally with the JD(S) will keep Hindutva in check.

Trump sanctions will force Indian entities to use Euro, Yen or Turkish lira for payments to Iran

In the pre- JCPOA period, there was a carve out for our involvement in Chabahar, on account of its contribution to facilitating trade and development effort in Afghanistan, also a declared US objective.

With Trump’s Iran pullout, has the rule-maker of the world become the rule-breaker?

The combination of China’s rapid reemergence as a global power and a US led by an unstable president are increasing geopolitical risks, but India is too immersed in fighting internecine battles.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.