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Why Sachin Pilot is fighting a losing battle against Ashok Gehlot

Congress high command doesn’t look inclined to go for a change of guard in Rajasthan barely eight months before elections. Sachin Pilot finds himself in a catch-22 situation.

In the apology saga, Rahul Gandhi emerges both powerless and powerful

BJP seeking apology from Rahul Gandhi over his remark in UK is pure power play—name, shame, and induce guilt.

Trump’s fall shows US won’t tolerate predators. It could mean seismic shift in world order

The gaze on Trump is remarkably different. Of course, the age of predatory men isn’t behind us, but it does seem to come with costs for them.

Is 30 a good age to start using anti-ageing products? Here are some dos and don’ts

From sunscreens, retinol, to hyaluronic acid, a number of options are available in the market to tackle skin ageing. But know what works for your skin.

Modi govt’s two decisions show all-out capture of content — official and unofficial

When the truth is under political attack, the most effective way to fight is to build robust counter-narratives. To tackle NCERT deletions, historians must occupy public spaces.

By staying its hand on policy rate hike, RBI has chosen growth. Govt in pre-election yr isn’t complaining

Despite inflation surpassing upper limit of 6%, RBI kept rates unchanged & since growth in income per head has been anaemic since 2019 polls, govt's happy to see attempts to rectify this.

China’s arms game with Bangladesh getting dangerous. BNS Sheikh Hasina is just a start

New Delhi needs to be of use to Dhaka in the latter’s Forces Goal 2030 plan during its election year.

Latest player in ‘appeasement’ politics BJP wooing Christians in Kerala, Pasmandas in north

There are at least three occasions when PM Modi sent out a strong message underlining the change that’s underway in BJP’s approach toward minorities.

Era of peace for Europe has ended. Future depends on how it deepens its ties with NATO

Europe’s focus on equal & flexible partnerships for more comprehensive security mean EU has struck right opening notes to emerge as a global security provider.

4,300 Indian Muslim women are going to Haj on their own. Here’s what it means to me

Islam has provided women with equal opportunities to practice their faith. And now, they can truly fulfil their religious obligation on equal footing.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

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.