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Bihar govt’s exploitation of remission policy won’t go unchallenged. Civil servants are united

Nitish Kumar's decision to release convict Anand Mohan Singh could ignite a discussion on reducing state govts' discretion to manipulate prison manuals for narrow political gains.

India should declare that AI will not be used to autonomously launch nuclear weapons

Technological advancements like AI, quantum computing, nanotechnology, robotics have made it imperative to modernise the nuclear arsenal.

Karnataka defeat doesn’t mean BJP-free South India. Modi wave alive in Telangana, Andhra, TN

The fact that scores of Indians have identified with PM Modi and become agents of change at the grassroots level is a fitting repudiation of the BJP-free South India.

BJP’s Karnataka defeat is a blessing in disguise. It will help Modi in 2024

Anti-incumbency is just an innate nature of Karnataka politics, not unique to Congress’ victory this time. On both sides of the state, the BJP wields twin advantages.

BJP replaced Yediyurappa with Bommai but he wasn’t the bold, hands-on leader they needed

BJP has built a social coalition with a strong and credible base in Karnataka, but political representation from this coalition isn’t politically astute or skilled in governance.

South Korean skincare won’t always work for Indians. But here’s their secret to flawless skin

The 10-step Korean skincare, a rage in India, doesn't work for everyone. But there are untapped resources in the country that can give you the skin you dream of.

Karnataka election 2023 — eight lessons for the BJP, Congress, and all of India

Kudos to the Congress for maintaining an edge over BJP in public perception. The only solace for the BJP is that it’s out of power but not out of the state.

Sudha Murthy got caught in ‘Have camera, will shoot’ game. But more of that spunk, please

Sudha Murthy was only half-serious when she made the comment about her husband and Rishi Sunak. We need such a sense of humour in public life—just Mamata Di isn't enough.

There are pre-conditions in Special Marriage Act that same-sex marriage debate is ignoring

Recognition of same-sex marriage will eliminate legal differences between men and women, which is essential to sustain protective discrimination on the basis of gender.

BJP can’t win over Kerala by giving it a bad image. Best to leave the state alone

The Kerala Story is far from the truth. There is politics in Kerala, there is trade unionism, but incidents of violence have been few and far between.

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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.