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Urdu’s popularity in Devanagari is a lesson for Muslims—acceptance lies in Indianisation

Today, Urdu literacy is lowest among the Ashraaf and highest among the lower classes who are educated in madrasas. But it’s the Ashraafs who claim to live the ‘Urdu culture’.

Sanctions, prolonged war haven’t hurt Russia as much as West hoped, but long-term cost is inevitable

There has been no drastic fallout of sanctions since Russia found customers for its oil in China & India, among other reasons. But Iran is proof that extended sanctions do have an impact.

Casteism in Kashmir was swept under the rug. SC decision on Article 370 will help address it

As a Pasmanda Muslim, I endorse the abrogation of Article 370. It paves the way for implementing comprehensive public welfare & caste-based policies in the region.

SC verdict on Article 370 settles J&K question. But it dilutes powers of states

Supreme Court affirmed that federalism & democracy are part of the Constitution’s basic structure. But its verdict undermined these core constitutional values to some extent.

Ava Duvernay’s ‘Origin’ wants us to question our role in caste system. Will we make amends?

Race in US, Nazism in Germany and caste in India – Ava Duvernay’s adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's book takes us to the root of societal divisions.

Article 370 chapter is closed. Time for US-China to show they can learn, unlike Pakistan

POK is India’s gateway that will link Asia to the Middle East and Europe. It's advantage India now as an economically bankrupt Pakistan isn't of much use to either China or US.

US Democrats are divided on Modi. Biden cancelling Republic Day visit is proof

Joe Biden’s approval of Narendra Modi has come at a political cost. The US President’s proximity to India’s PM is concerning to the Democratic Party.

Look beyond lazy explanations on 2023 election outcome—changes and shift everyone missed

Based on the post-poll survey by Lokniti-CSDS, we can now bust some of the popular myths around the 2023 assembly elections and say what did not work—and why Congress has reasons to worry.

Modi is following Indira Gandhi playbook—election wins are personal triumphs, CMs don’t matter

Modi's charisma and vision for India is the only mandate for elections. Local leaders become no more than facilitators. They are not expected to win votes in their own names.

Stop obsessing over ‘leading from the front’. It doesn’t justify sacrifice of Army officers

The ethos of ‘leading from the front’ is being used by the Army as an afterthought to cover up undue haste and violation of tactical norms and standard operating procedures.

On Camera

Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

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.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

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.