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Delimitation will lead to colonisation of South. It’s UP, Bihar’s reward for underperforming

Federalism is central to India’s Constitution. Delimitation will dilute it while rewarding underperforming states.

Pune doctor’s arrest in Maharashtra ISIS module case shows extremists aren’t always ‘victims’

Dr Adnan Ali Sarkar was living what many would call a ‘dream life’. So where did things go wrong?

Delhi services bill foiled Arvind Kejriwal’s plans to create rift between Modi govt and SC

The Centre and the ‘over ambitious’ Delhi CM should forget the past and resolve other pressing problems rather than settling ego tussles.

Farmers quitting agriculture isn’t a tragedy. India needs radical farm-to-factory revolution

Farmers can access higher incomes, better living standards, and increased financial security by moving toward sectors with greater GDP contributions.

Vikram Sarabhai’s stand on nuclear weapons mirrors the ethical concerns of Nolan’s Oppenheimer

In the lead-up to Trinity, we do not think of catastrophe, future of humanity, or certainty of genocide. The audience is breathlessly eager to know if the damn thing will work.

There’s more to Assam than Ahoms. Ancient Kamarupa, Bengal challenge assumptions

The Mughal-Ahom wars were really the culmination of 1,000 years of geopolitical rivalry.

China finds India’s semiconductor goals unrealistic. It is waiting for New Delhi to fail

China’s major drawback in semiconductor manufacturing has been the ability to secure the talent to scale production. India will face the same problem.

‘Merit vs quota’ debate has disadvantaged SC, ST, OBCs. Time to expose the ‘meritwalas’

Examining the nepotistic practices of the ‘meritorious’, we see how their self-centred strategies have undermined the genuine merit of India's diverse castes and tribes.

Farmer producer companies can create Amul-like winners. They can bargain better

Farmer producer companies enable small farmers to come together and negotiate better prices for their produce. This enhances income and economic sustainability.

We did the math. Here’s what India needs to achieve E20 plan of blending petrol with ethanol

Modi govt’s aggressive push to meet E20 target in the next two years can pit energy needs against food security.

On Camera

Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

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.