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India’s deadly combo—market plunge, unemployment, stagnant wages & rising personal debt

One of Madhabi Puri Buch’s last acts as SEBI chairperson was to forcefully advocate the ‘sachetisation’ of mutual funds. It will only expose more Indians to risky investment.

You can now own a piece of ThePrint. Great speeches tote bags to Cut the Clutter hoodies

Five tote bags with quotes from BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee are on offer. 'People can choose what resonates with them'.

It’s not idli-sambar, Goa’s real food crisis is tradition losing out to Instagram Reels

Every few months, someone sounds the alarm on Goa’s imperiled identity—sometimes it’s idli-sambar, sometimes gobi manchurian.

India’s growth can’t run on autopilot. Investors aren’t buying Modi’s global bright spot hype

Every time Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal speaks, you would think India is the world’s preeminent export hub. In reality, our share of global merchandise exports is under 3% and shrinking.

Insiders, outsiders, and land—Uttarakhand closes off while J&K opens up

What constitutes ‘land,’ who is an ‘outsider,’ and who can grant exemptions have long been contested. These questions have played out in many states, the latest being Uttarakhand.

Kumbh is a highly personal journey. BJP shouldn’t have made it a political one

The last thing that the Kumbh is about is celebrities, luxury tents, exclusive access to the Sangam, or the quest for political supremacy.

India’s ‘all or nothing’ policy with Nepal won’t work. Strengthen military ties for balance

New Delhi’s approach toward Kathmandu needs to keep this aspect in mind: neither too deep to be seen as interference, nor fully ‘hands-off’.

EU calling out Bangladesh violence is a start. Now, recognise historic Hindu genocides

Hindu suffering has often been overlooked. Acknowledging this history is crucial for justice, awareness, and prevention of further atrocities against Hindus.

Trump can’t withdraw from allies overnight. US is too enmeshed in global order

American adversaries such as Russia are salivating at the thought of the US withdrawing from its global position. China is eager to claim the mantle of regional and possibly global leadership.

Housing is not a smart investment for the Indian middle class anymore

India’s property market is rigged—there's a reason housing isn't affordable for all.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.