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BJP shouldn’t fight BJP in West Bengal. And repeat 2021 mistakes in 2024

The BJP workers and leaders got disheartened in 2021 after being forced to work for ex-TMC leaders in their party—their sworn enemies. This even led to violent protests.

Why do Indian Muslims lack an intellectual class? For them, it’s politics first

Embarrassing as their regressive diatribes are, any wonder why the maulvis, and not the modern Muslims, are often seen in TV panel discussions?

Vote in the Lok Sabha elections, but know it’s just a symbolic gesture. Voice matters more

To have a real impact in the current system, you are better off holding the government to account through means that fall under the umbrella of free speech in a democracy.

Banning electoral bonds won’t cure corporate capture of politics. Bigger reforms are needed

Ensuring free and fair elections, democratic governance, and limiting quid pro quo demands political funding regulations that go beyond the age-old methods.

‘Abki baar, 400 paar’ is no mere slogan. It’s crucial to Modi’s agenda if he gets third term

From ‘one nation, one election’ to delimitation and counter-Kejriwal plan, Modi-Shah have an agenda for 2029 poll too. But much will depend on the BJP’s numbers in 2024 polls.

Moscow attack should raise alarm in India. Central Asian Jihadi networks inspire crime here

The strike in Moscow has allowed IS to position itself as the inheritor of the transnational jihadist movement once represented by organisations like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and al-Qaeda.

Anurag Kashyap is done pleasing people—pay for his time or get lost

Kashyap is well within his rights to choose the nature and extent of compensation for his talent and guidance. He does not owe his time to strangers.

Glutathione injection can repair skin, reduce pigmentation. But it impacts your kidney

With glutathione readily available in the market, the government must step in to mandate sales exclusively through licensed distributors to guarantee product quality.

India is not ready for AI-driven cars. Govt regulations, chaos on roads, risk of drivers’ jobs

This isn't a 'Jetsons' world but Robotaxi is a reality now. It raises valid concerns about the future of millions of commercial drivers.

Campus violence eroding Kerala colleges’ standards. Fix this before opening foreign campuses

Kerala's educational institutions must shed the shackles of violence and political hegemony to regain the trust of students, parents, and potential investors.

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

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.