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Don’t defend Aurangzeb and fuel discord. Ashraaf scholars aren’t helping you

There is no reconciliation without truth. What happened then is not our responsibility, but what happens now, is.

Long, unbroken CM tenures aren’t good for democracy. See Odisha, MP example

A dispassionate look at the data on health, education and economic outcomes indicates that Odisha and MP have been on cruise control, though near the bottom.

India-US ties have found the momentum. Over to PM Modi now

Washington has realised the importance of India in a geopolitical order in which China has established its imposing presence.

Dear Indian men, the bumps under your beard could be warts. Applying choona won’t help

Black, big circular skin tags—they don’t look like what most imagine warts to be. If you had gone to a barbershop, time to switch salons.

Fear of losing minority vote taught TMC a lesson on poll violence. But only partially

A lot has changed in West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee since 2011. The tradition of poll violence has not.

Freebie culture may garner electoral triumphs, but India can hardly sustain resulting public debt

Next round of state elections will see more welfare promises. However, these freebies may be offered at the cost of investment in infrastructure required for a modernising economy.

Indian govt has left Muslim women at the mercy of AIMPLB. Bring in UCC but consult us first

As an Indian Pasmanda Muslim woman, I have a question for the Modi govt: For how long would we remain subjected to step-motherly treatment when it comes to our rights?

Middle power era is here. India can’t afford to miss the bus again

The two contesting powers US and China are also having to look for allies, supporters, and strategic partners from among middle powers.

Potential Congress-BSP alliance can spell doom for Samajwadi Party, stir UP politics

The murmurs of a possible alliance between Congress and BSP grew louder after a meeting between Telangana leaders SA Sampath Kumar and RS Praveen Kumar.

Germany is undergoing end-of-an-era change. But its National Security Strategy still half-baked

The Ukraine war highlighted Europe’s vulnerabilities in three critical dependencies on Russia, China, and NATO. Berlin's increased defence spending shows its awakening.

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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.