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Leaders go mutt-hopping to woo voters while drought-hit central Karnataka awaits water

Several parts of this region have been wilting under drought. Lack of water for drinking and irrigation has driven many farmers to suicide.

Social thunderstorm on Sonam Kapoor’s wedding a toast to the nosy aunty in all of us

Our generation is vicarious, if nothing else. To those of us lucky enough to own a smartphone and have internet access, vapid escapism is more than just a hobby.

The impeachment fiasco – another example of Congress adopting a fringe position

Does it behove a national party to take such fringe positions on issues like India's geographical integrity, EVMs, or even the CJI's impeachment?

CJI Misra shouldn’t have constituted five-judge bench to hear impeachment petition

Law settled by seven-judge bench in 1969 underlines that being a judge in one’s own case is a circumstance which is “abhorrent to our concept of justice”.

Supreme Court crisis exposes a terrifying reality about political & judicial leadership

Congress is reckless, the Supreme Court and the chief justice are not being transparent and the moral voices are conspicuously absent.

In Delhi, we’re secretly waiting for the superstorm to arrive

As long as Delhi can share pictures of Sonam Kapoor’s shaadi lehenga, talk about the IPL, and wait for the storm together, maybe the ‘real’ world will stay on pause till we’re ready.

A 15-min debate with Rahul will reveal Modi is an average club batsman, not Virat Kohli

Modi may be a good orator in monologues but he is hilariously bad at any unscripted dialogue.

In Hyderabad-Karnataka region, voters have hardly anything real to choose from

In the Karnataka-Hyderabad region, it is the AHINDA (Dalits, backward classes and minorities) versus the Lingayats. And the mining Reddys could just tilt scales in BJP’s favour.

The big bang in Indian defence is delayed

With only 20 percent of total outlays accounting for modernization and the military arsenal nearing the end of its life, the situation seems grim.

There is nothing remotely unconstitutional or anti-Muslim about Khattar’s comment on namaz

It makes sound political sense for the opposition to not oppose Khattar’s remark, but appeasement politics looks at other factors.

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.