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Seattle, California caste ban votes same as BJP’s Project Pasmanda. For US ‘model minority’

'We’ve hit a nerve and exposed a form of discrimination many never even knew existed,' said Aisha Wahab, Democratic Party leader, who proposed the legislation.

BJP wings divided over Twitter blue tick cost. They can’t decide who will pay for it

VP Singh's statue in Chennai is good news to BJP—DMK is losing Dravidian card.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Jitni abaadi utna haq’ call isn’t about elections or Mandal. Goal is reform

None of the 140 unicorns in India have a Dalit, Tribal or OBC founder. On the flip side, 100 per cent manual scavengers belong to these communities.

Is angel tax justified for Indian startups? Excessive official discretion is unreasonable

There is no reasonable way for a tax officer to know the fair price of a share.

In India, every bride is Valli & every groom Subramanya. Same-sex marriage isn’t that

The Supreme Court must carefully weigh the tradeoff between the wisdom of our ancestors and the fashionable doctrine of the day.

Why Israel must be seen as a sister democracy of India

Many Indian leaders like JP and Vinoba Bhave were inspired by the fact that Israel was a democracy and adopted socialism. Today, Israel's internal struggles are just like India's.

Food inflation below 6% but average Indian still hurting. What explains the disconnect

The inflation data discussed widely by the public is in annual terms. Besides, there is seasonality to prices, along with variations across cities.

Science communicators in India need to be turbo-charged. Govt must ensure its legitimacy

Science Communication education in Indian universities lags far behind others globally due to lack of funds and expertise.

MK Stalin is in troubled waters—DMK files, Factories Act, VP Singh statue

The upcoming Karnataka assembly elections will have a moral binding on Tamil Nadu politics. Amit Shah has already said that the BJP-AIADMK alliance continues.

Govt’s method to evaluate rich states has gaps. Take tax devolution down to district level

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurugram add to the wealth of their states. It's crucial to look at district data because the 15th Finance Commission's calculation ignores intra-state inequality.

On Camera

Indian Forest Service has to change. Begin by calling it Indian Environment Service

As climate risks move from forests to cities, India needs a dedicated environmental cadre that can bridge regulation, enforcement and urban planning.

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.