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For Modi and Xi, not achieving much in Wuhan may be the best outcome

Until bold steps are taken in resolving the border dispute, it will continue to be Move, Counter, Reset, Restart. 

EPFO’s employment data is very cheery, but needs a reality check 

If the numbers are for real, they will survive the test. The task is to get to the reality on employment, not score propaganda points.

Xi’s compulsions to meet in Wuhan were greater than Modi’s

With his personal position unchallenged, Xi has realized that he will outlast all his competitors on the global stage, and that it was probably time to take one step back.

Veere Di Wedding: Bollywood needs better education. Maybe a sociology class?

The movie’s trailer and song objectifies men, exactly in the same manner that women have been objectified in Bollywood for decades.

AMU clash wasn’t between ‘patriots’ and students, Vice-President Hamid Ansari was the target

It is outrageous that the police stands idle when a mob, openly displaying arms, gets menacingly close to the guest house where the former Vice President Hamid Ansari is staying.

Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty calls President’s behaviour elitist after National Awards fiasco

The Oscar-winning sound designer said the President’s selective handing out of National Awards was a ‘raw deal’ for film technicians.

The orator in Modi and the strategist in Amit Shah have become a formidable combination in Karnataka

After a whirlwind tour of Karnataka, Prime Minister Modi, BJP’s star campaigner, infuses life into Karnataka BJP and rubbishes all talks of hung assembly.

In Karnataka, Brand Modi faces a crucial and difficult test

In Gujarat, it was Brand Modi that saved the day for the BJP. But the Modi narrative has taken a beating over the last few months. Perhaps it's losing some of its magic.

An old & bitter struggle between these two castes can kill Congress’ chances in Karnataka

The JD (S) can only hope to increase its share through its alliances with 'others', while the BJP would be content with chipping into the vote share of the two main players in the Old Mysuru region.

Modi govt shamelessly blurring Lakshman Rekha between itself and India’s institutions

The very idea of India, and not just its institutions such as the judiciary, RBI, Speaker's office and others, as a vibrant electoral democracy is in peril.

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.