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100 days of Yunus govt in Bangladesh—nepotism, chaos, U-turns

Muhammad Yunus doesn’t have a magic bullet, but rising unemployment, spiralling prices, and a lack of an electoral roadmap are eroding the legitimacy of Bangladesh’s interim government.

New Maruti-Suzuki Dzire has all the safety bells and whistles. That’s what sells now

Tata Motors and Mahindra discovered the selling power of safety a long time ago. Mahindra recently said their Thar ROXX is the first body-on-frame vehicle to get a five-star BNCAP rating.

Your skincare products have microplastics. Here’s what they do—and what you should

When microplastics settle in your skin, they release harmful substances like BPA, which affect your hormones. It’s not about a couple of breakouts that come and go.

Pakistan is suddenly resisting China’s security pressure. Is Trump the reason?

Islamabad and Rawalpindi do not want to create an impression of subservience to Chinese power, especially when the administration in the United States is about to change hands.

Modi’s ‘Ek hai toh safe hai’ has a special resonance for Maharashtrians. Don’t read it wrong

Modi’s slogan echoes a historical call for unity, challenging divisive vote-bank politics and the Leftist-purogami narratives that focus narrowly on identity-based fragmentation.

Why is France eyeing India’s Pinaka launch rocket tech? Its cost & efficiency are tempting

The high cost of HIMARS has prompted France to consider alternatives. The August 2024 sale of 22 HIMARS units to Australia was valued at nearly $1 billion.

India’s lead in climate progress needs a boost—convince Trump to abandon his cynicism

With COP29, India, Russia, and China can take the lead in climate change mitigation and establish necessary financial protocols. But they must set aside their differences first.

‘WhatsApp history’ shows the appetite is real but bite-sized—begin by adapting to digital age

What has been revealed yet again is the significance of open discourse. After all, it took popular historian William Dalrymple's comment to spark dialogue across communities.

Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic. An inspiration for other religions

What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal gives more hope than fear.

Bangladesh staged a revolution for freedom. Now they’re clamping down on journalists

Bangladesh's Editors’ Council said cancellation of accreditation is an obstacle to a democratic environment, which is 'contrary to the spirit of the July-August' movement.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

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.