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Kerala couple remarriage shows inequality in Muslim inheritance laws. Tune them to Constitution

In a secular democracy, with a progressive Constitution, we shouldn’t fear the clergy. But they still wield power over the minds of significant sections of Indian Muslims.

Rajasthan’s Right to Health Bill disregards citizen voices, must be scrapped

It seems that the Rajasthan govt neither considers the private sector an equal partner nor does it think that doctors have the patient’s best interests in mind.

Amritpal drove Punjab to the brink. Farm laws, industrialisation, sports can bring it back

Punjab is a national security vulnerability. Othering of a proud and patriotic community is not in national interest.

Anand Mohan’s release shapes new Dahi-Chooda coalition in Bihar. Dalits have no space in it

To overcome the fear of Dalits voting for BJP, the RJD-JDU alliance has gone looking for new social coalitions of Yadav-Kurmi-Muslim-Rajput.

Peace with India isn’t up to Bilawal. But Pakistan can ensure there is no dagger at SCO meet

Don’t forget there is a substantial lobby in India too that would scoff at the idea of normal relations with Pakistan. It’s a challenge of enormous proportions.

South Asia’s greatest stupa isn’t in India but Bangladesh. This is its story

The decline and fall of Indian Buddhism was as complex a process as its rise. But all that remains of this dramatic history are silent ruins of brick.

Congress ‘hawa’ to class divide — four observations in the run-up to Karnataka election

You don’t see any big billboards; there are no wall writings, very few flexes, and rarely do you spot a publicity vehicle. Elections have gone underground.

Customs at core of India’s high logistics performance. Key to its role in global value chains

Indian customs must focus on communication tech to improve capability. The focus should be on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, IoT, and machine learning.

FAME-II controversy can scare off investors. India’s EV sector had just started to grow

Financing of electric vehicles is becoming easier but financial institutions and investors of electric vehicle companies will be wary of government's ongoing investigations.

‘Kerala Story’ can become Karnataka’s crisis. It could set the assembly election agenda

Sanjay Rai Sherpuria is upset because he is being made to live like a common prisoner in Lucknow jail. And all his secrets are coming out.

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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.