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Indian women need cancer screening, not just mangalsutras and gas cylinders

Two of the top three killers among women – breast and cervical cancer – can be identified at an early and treatable stage if a regular screening routine is put in place for all women.

Men like Brij Bhushan, Revanna pay for their actions—only when politically convenient

It took 22 witness statements, a 1,500-page chargesheet, and a court order that stated there was sufficient evidence to bring charges against Brij Bhushan Singh.

India has a workplace creche problem. See how Karnataka, Assam, Odisha are taking action

Based on the NSSO's data, a man spent an average of 74 minutes a day on childcare whereas a female spent a disproportionate length of 134 minutes a day on the same.

Modi has captured the ABCD of voters’ minds. He doesn’t need caste to win in 2024

As PM Modi spearheaded the cultural renaissance of India in the last 10 years, many castes merged into a unified Hindu identity. It shot up BJP's vote share.

2024 election is throwing up many reality checks. There’s Modi fatigue

Instead of ‘who-will-cross-400,’ the real battle is ‘who-will-cross-the-majority-mark-of-272’.

What are China’s intentions in building Shaksgam Valley road? Not security, look to politics

Protests by the MEA help, at best, to keep the Indian stance alive. To expect anything else would be unreasonable.

Disability rights intersect with economy, commerce, health. Policy should reflect that

Another pressing issue plaguing the disability sector in India is the absence of proactive initiatives from state governments. This is despite disability being a state subject.

India must avoid confrontation with Five Eyes. It’s an important counterterrorism ally

India and Five Eyes diverge on a number of issues such as strategic autonomy and data privacy. But by focusing on areas of convergence, they can better address common challenges.

Phase 4 is high noon of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It could end in a draw for INDIA and NDA

This phase belongs to the ‘non-aligned’ parties. They could play a critical role in the eventuality of a hung parliament, which looks much more likely than it did one month ago.

Bad first dates are better than boring ones—Freud fanboys to double-dating daredevils

One plays a good listener, the other overshares. It’s a peculiar mating dance. If it's going well, it can last forever (one night). If it doesn’t, we wait for it to end.

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Israel-US-Iran war could go many ways for India. The dust needs to settle first

In many respects the war has reinforced the partnership between Israel and UAE. And for India, the relationship with the UAE carries far greater strategic weight than any connection with Iran.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.