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Army will write the final word on Pakistan election. But political instability is certain

Nawaz Sharif’s call for political consensus is a sure sign of the Pakistan Army trying to wriggle out of the crisis that is far beyond its comprehension and resolution.

Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan dispels the notion of a North-South divide

The contributions of former PM Narasimha Rao and scientist MS Swaminathan show how innovation and determination can eliminate challenges. They were not sectarian and did not dedicate themselves to just their states alone.

India’s National Clean Air Programme hasn’t curbed pollution. It needs Swachh Bharat-like push

The National Clean Air Programme should evolve beyond just guidelines and become a mission that ties financial incentives to air quality outcomes.

Fighting over Tangail saree GI tag won’t do India-Bangladesh any good. It’s a shared legacy

The Tangail saree is not some esoteric piece of handicraft for display in a glass showcase. It is a living, breathing article of daily wear for lakhs of women in India and Bangladesh.

Indian Muslim women need UCC. It challenges power of self-appointed judicial bodies

By passing the UCC bill, the government aims to establish a uniform set of laws that apply equally to all citizens, thereby promoting equality before the law.

Russia’s GDP growth shows resilience against Western sanctions. But it only tells half a story

Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world, with 19,000 sanctions against its different entities and individuals.

Sitharaman gave her least complex Budget speech in 2024. But former FMs kept it simpler

According to a text sentiment analysis, nearly 36.5 per cent of the lines in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget 2024 speech displayed positive sentiments.

Taylor Swift is the victim in every public controversy. Even when suing a college student

Just like her songs, there is a ‘Taylor’s version’ for everything that happens in the world. Maybe we should listen to her when she says—“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me”.

India’s public recruitment system stuck in ‘state incapacity’ trap. Can new exam bill save it?

In 2021, the cancellation of the Teacher Eligibility Test, a requirement for recruitment as a school teacher in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, affected nearly 16 lakh and 20 lakh people, respectively.

To understand Uttarakhand live-in rules, learn how authoritarianism & totalitarianism differ

Each time we allow the state to take control of our lives, we are following the path of Mao Zedong, Mullah Omar. It always starts small. But it’s a slippery slope. It never stays small for long.

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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.