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UPSC debarring Puja Khedkar isn’t enough. Those who conspired with her must be punished too

Those like us will draw the lesson that while passing executive instructions or quasi-judicial orders, attention should be paid not just ‘to the spirit, but also to the letter of the law’.

We’ve turned Jaya Bachchan’s anger into a national pastime. It must be exhausting for her

Each paparazzi encounter, each parliamentary outburst, is just another episode in this tragicomedy.

Govt intent to ‘reform’ waqf is suspicious. Consult Muslims first

Waqf are Muslim properties, and just like the trusts of Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and Parsi communities, the members of Waqf Boards should be Muslims.

Two months into Modi 3.0, NDA’s ‘Fevicol bond’ shows signs of stress

The NDA constituents remained curious onlookers in Parliament whenever BJP MPs got into heated exchanges with the INDIA bloc. While the INDIA bloc reacted in unison, the BJP remained isolated.

Andaman & Nicobar Command undergoing major upgrade. A Chinese threat looming close by

The militarisation of the Coco Islands by Tatmadaw, combined with the wider Chinese developments occurring inland, could pose a security challenge to India.

Harappan cities had remarkable drainage systems. Delhi can learn a thing or two

The people of Harappan city Dholavira understood the local hydrology and monsoon patterns, using this knowledge to make their city thrive despite heavy rainfall.

What’s missing in the new Humayun Museum of Mughal history? A key decade of India

What’s missing in the Humayun Museum in New Delhi, jointly curated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India, is as important as what is present.

Natwar Singh fought police, entire Congress for Sonia Gandhi. Then the Volcker report hit

Natwar, Arjun Singh, V George and ML Fotedar were described as “gang of four” or a coterie around Sonia Gandhi, responsible for “misleading” her.

Gen Z is giving up on dating apps. Turning to parents, Shaadi.com & LinkedIn

Looks like Gen Zs are warming up to the vintage vibe of arranged dating, if not marriage. Mothers everywhere are doing a victory dance while Cupid is crying in a corner.

Don’t go only natural or chemical on hair loss treatment. Take a combined approach

Given the intricate nature of hair loss, relying solely on either natural remedies or clinical treatments may not be sufficient. Instead, a combination of both is often the most effective strategy.

On Camera

Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

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.

War at machine speed: How AI became a decisive force in US-Israel conflict with Iran

The core of the US military’s AI deployment in Iran is a system called the Maven Smart System, built by software company Palantir Technologies.

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.