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Tact, TACO, Time — 3Ts India must rely on to force Trump to back off for good

India has adopted a level-headed approach to Trump’s tariff rollercoaster — focusing on reaching an agreement over engaging in shenanigans.

The court is not Rahul Gandhi’s uncle. Its job is to protect rights, not preach

Which humanitarian crisis should be prioritised, which words are ‘simple’ enough to avoid hurt feelings, or who is a ‘true Indian’, are not questions warranting court input.

What’s behind N Chandrasekaran’s 5-year extension as Tata Sons chairman

Tata Trusts wants N Chandrasekaran and the Tata Sons board to do two things — shed the Shapoorji Pallonji stake and keep Tata Sons private.

Where is Skill India money going? It’s a Rs 48,000 crore mystery

All industries are still facing an acute shortage of skilled manpower despite thousands of crores spent on skilling schemes.

US-Pakistan romance is not new. Why does India feel betrayed?

I don’t believe that the US-India relationship has deteriorated beyond repair. There are ways of handling Trump, even if the Pakistanis have outplayed us this year.

Gurugram dog attack is pet owners’ fault. It’s cruel to keep Siberian husky in this heat

Buyers rarely bother with details like health clearances or the breeder’s credentials when their primary goal is to achieve a specific, Instagrammable look.

India’s export basket has no irreplaceables. It’s a vulnerability in Trump’s power politics

Tariffs have been used in the past by countries like Japan and South, to promote or hinder industrialisation. The surprise in Trump’s tariff argument is two-fold.

How India lost its geopolitical sweet spot in the world

India appears to have gone from occupying a near-perfect geopolitical sweet spot to now inhabiting a geopolitical no-good-option deadlock.

India’s influence in Indian Ocean will be shaped more by undersea surveys than warships

China’s growing deployment of survey vessels in the Indian Ocean underscores a reality only recently acknowledged in the wider strategic discourse: hydrography is geopolitical currency.

Akbar wasn’t a Hindu-made hero. Don’t use communal filters to frame his legacy

What made him ‘Akbar the Great’ was not the might of his armies alone, but the political architecture he built to sustain power over a subcontinent teeming with diversity.

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.