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Pollution affects disabled people very differently. Govt advisories are ableist

For persons with mobility impairments, particularly those with cerebral palsy, locomotor disabilities, and high support requirements, air pollution is a logistical nightmare.

Adani indictment shakes up Indian political & business worlds. The ball is in SEBI’s court

If the question is whether Indian authorities can launch their own investigations based on the findings of a foreign government, the answer is that there is precedent.

Adani should take lessons from Tatas, Birlas—maintain arm’s length distance from politicians

It is also not a good idea for a Prime Minister to be perceived as being close to one businessman, even though it is not likely that he favours only one of them.

I saw Ukraine’s resilience from an air shelter in Odesa—it simply refuses to fall

Many of Odesa's grand structures had their shattered windows replaced with temporary coverings—a stark reminder that glass is often the first casualty of an explosion.

Sajjad Nomani’s boycott call crosses a dangerous line, threatens freedom of Muslim voters

It is sad to see that those who identify as liberal-progressive in India often do not hesitate to make opportunistic coalitions or take support from regressive elements from the Muslim community.

Beijing isn’t in jitters over Trump’s anti-China team—It already has a plan B in place

New Delhi needs to strengthen the India caucus team in the US, enlist more supporters and keep a close watch on Trump’s list as the appointment process unfolds.

What’s stopping the BJP from taking decisive steps in Manipur? Electoral apathy

The BJP-led government at the Centre boasts a double-engine sarkar in Manipur, but it has done little to reassure the state or the country that Manipur matters.

India doesn’t need to sweat over Oli’s China drift—Nepal knows the limits

Nepal-China bonhomie is up against Himalayan-sized barriers—trust, costs, and India.

KCR is AWOL from Telangana politics. Hyderabad is abuzz with theories

KCR's disappearance from public view was entirely unexpected. It's strange for a man who once was at the centre of everything in Telangana.

Restoring public confidence after Uber & Strava rows is crucial. Armed forces must give clarity

Self-styled experts on social media cannot be allowed to ridicule IAF. Domain experts from IDS must brief media on the Indian military's state-of-the-art information security structure.

On Camera

AI-generated images are distorting India’s military heroes. It’s a desecration of memory

The relationship with the soldier is deeply personal, often devotional. When an image is framed as a tribute—invoking sacrifice and nationalism—the instinct is to honour, not verify.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.