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Who invented the electoral college in US — the question everyone is asking

In the summer of 1787, the US Constitutional Convention had a big task — deciding how to pick the leader of the United States.

Ant will rise from IPO ashes, but Alibaba’s Jack Ma needs to exit

Jack Ma & team won’t get away with being digital cowboys given that too much power over China's financial levers intrudes on govt territory.

As world drifts away from China, Xi Jinping’s CPC works overtime to tell citizens all is well

The Communist Party of China’s 5th plenum was attended by Xi Jinping and over 350 top officials to set the goals for achieving what they say is ‘socialist modernisation’.

Why Arnab Goswami was arrested — Shiv Sena-BJP feud, policing & journalism behind it

In episode 610 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Arnab Goswami's arrest and uncovers the political feud between the BJP and Shiv Sena behind it.

Why Donald Trump’s election lawsuits are legally vacuous

It could be that the lawsuits to fight Biden’s apparently impending Electoral College victory are intended as preliminary efforts in what will be a strategy to delegitimise the outcome.

Don’t criticise CDS, service chiefs for integrity pledge. Accept corruption in armed forces

Procurement procedures in the armed forces are near perfect. So if sub-standard equipment pass through, it's either because the leadership is corrupt or it is incompetent.

Polling failed yet again, it’s time to kick the addiction

For many Americans, following polls has become an addiction — nervously refreshing sites, hoping to get a sense outcomes, so we can worry, act or abdicate accordingly.

Why Arnab Goswami’s arrest puts India’s long-cherished freedom of speech in danger

The Maharashtra Police's high-handedness in Arnab Goswami's arrest needs to be condemned, and swift action is required.

Brand Virat Kohli and how he became the world’s most marketable cricketer

Neither God of Cricket nor Captain Cool, Virat Kohli has been the protagonist for a different India. As he turns 32, a look at how he wedded sporting excellence to his star power.

No matter outcome of US election, it seems Democrats and Republicans will end up in court

Here is a history of contested presidential elections, from Samuel Tilden to Al Gore.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.