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Bengalis are using Sourav Ganguly as punching bag. But what’s his steel magnate story anyway

Ganguly’s investments and his politics are his own business and had he not been the cricket icon he is, he wouldn’t face this kind of inquisition. But social media can be unrelenting.

BJP bringing legislation opposition can’t afford to stall. Ayodhya, GST, women’s Bill, EWS

It's surprising that the Congress, DMK, SP, RJD, and BSP ultimately refrained from proposing any amendments to the Bill. It raises questions about the conviction of these parties.

Europe can’t de-risk from China fully. It’s not the era of cowboy capitalism

There is more work to be done when it comes to India being a direct beneficiary of the EU diversifying its investments from China.

Modi’s quota Bill must make space for Pasmanda Muslim women like me. We need representation

If even Pasmanda men struggle to reach legislative positions, ensuring the representation of Pasmanda women in Parliament will pose an even bigger challenge.

Canada has double standards against terror outfits. India and West don’t have to follow it

A politically weak Justin Trudeau is free to sacrifice Canada's economic benefits. He has erred in haste and will repent at leisure after imminent political defeat soon.

Why India won’t see women’s reservation in effect until 2039—it’s about trickery

Women’s reservation bill is less than precise, sub-optimal, and uncertain. But the history of such reforms tells us something: once enacted, it cannot be rolled back.

India, Canada must strategise against Khalistan supporters without silencing peaceful critics

India has long been apprehensive about politicians in Trudeau’s Liberal Party seeking support of diaspora Sikhs by showing tolerance towards extremists and terrorists.

Canada must fix cosy approach to terrorism before accusing India. It’s terrible diplomacy

Indian govts over the decades have complained about Canada’s lackadaisical approach to terrorism. A commission of inquiry into the 1985 Kanishka terror attack was announced only in 2006.

TV anchors played martyrs over INDIA boycott, linked it to Hinduism and Sanatan Dharma

After INDIA's boycott list released, news anchors raged, ranted, sneered and stopped just short of swearing four letter words.

Made in Heaven appropriated queer ‘coming out’ and so did Yashica Dutt, writes Sumit Baudh

Coming out is not a onetime declaration. For many queer persons, it is a repeated experience.

On Camera

Euphoria season 3 is an empty spectacle. Fans are upset, they want it cancelled

Euphoria's characters, who once carried moral ambiguity and emotional density, now feel like flat archetypes of the people they once were.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.