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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Sorry, sprinters! It’s midfield generals who are running the show this Champions League 

From Messi to Ronaldo, the Champions League has been a stage to display brilliance. This year, the midfield reclaimed its status as a facilitator of the game.

Modi govt can’t do delimitation without negotiations. It’s high stakes for India’s democracy

You might think it obvious that larger states should get more seats under the principle of “one person, one vote” — but it risks sharpening federal fault-lines.

Sabarimala god Ayyappa has many meanings. One of his forms is a deity for women

Tamil Nadu’s village-god Ayyanar is converging with the epic mythology and pilgrimage of Ayyappa at Sabarimala. This will have long-lasting effects on both.

TV news was unusually sympathetic to Noida protest until Monday. Then came ‘toolkit’ talk

Late Monday afternoon, the tide began to turn. On TV news channels, such as Republic and CNN News 18, a ‘riot toolkit’ appeared on screen, with fingers pointed at ‘foreign elements’.

Avalanche, enemy fire, and a strategy—how Indian Army took control of Siachen

The force for the operation was to be maintained by air through para drops by fixed wing aircrafts while the helicopter effort was primarily earmarked for tasks such as reconnaissance.

Women are moving from unpaid family work to self-employment. Why that’s not enough

The current transformation is best understood not as a transition to formalisation, but as a transition from invisible labour to visible informality. Women's work is far from secure.

Who is winning and losing in the US-Israel war on Iran? Here’s a perception rating

It's been over a month since the war began. Where do Iran, Israel, US, Europe, Pakistan and India stand?

TMC’s home run in Presidency looks secure. Why the math everywhere else is on shaky ground

If the 'math' fails this time, it would have less to do with the voters changing their minds, and more to do with the very ground beneath all calculations being swept away. 

Chinese say Beijing is negotiating Iran ceasefire talks. Pakistan is a proxy

There is a broad consensus across Chinese online platforms that US and Israeli actions have driven unilateral tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, troubling global energy markets.

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Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.