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Most Americans still working from home as restrictions lift, which is bad news for their cities

Many of the ZIP codes hit hardest by the economic fallout of the pandemic are those where affluent stay-at-home workers have stopped spending money on local services.

When words lose meaning: Indian politics as a clash of visuals

The daily political conversation is a contest of producing the most compelling visuals.

Pakistani women have led democracy protests. Can Maryam Nawaz do it now?

Imran Khan, another divisive world leader, is more interested in incarcerating political opponents than delivering for the people.

How UP is political kingmaker but caste is king, and why Hathras case matters

In episode 584 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the political history of UP and explains its importance, as well as the impact the Hathras case will have on BJP votes.

China-Saudi nuclear pact can trigger an arms race in West Asia

Saudi Arabia's acquisition of nuclear capability would draw Turkey and Egypt to join the regional nuclear race, which might turn conflict-torn West Asia even more volatile.

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi chase Hathras headlines but can’t undo Congress’ insult to Ambedkar

Had it not been for the insistence of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru would not have inducted Ambedkar in his cabinet.

Aaditya Thackeray just saved a 400-yr tree. Now he must shed his Page-3 image for Shiv Sena

Maharashtra and Shiv Sainiks won’t connect with a leader who is in the news because of Bollywood. Aaditya Thackeray needs to let his work speak.

How Tata vs Ambani ‘super-app’ rivalry could be India’s Alibaba-Tencent

152-yr-old Tata Group could be taking a leaf from Mukesh Ambani playbook as it is in talks with Walmart Inc. for a $25 bn investment in a super-app, a multipurpose online platform.

Babri ruling is BJP’s golden goose. Mathura, Kashi signal to erase India’s Islamic history

Hindutva’s assertion involves demolition of mosques and reclaiming of temples. But it has just one faith — power.

Covid shut schools, but teachers making sure learning is not stopped

Covid or not, teachers will continue to be the backbone of all education systems, and we should unequivocally support them.

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.

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.