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India’s problem of plenty: Why the country needs to make use of its demographic dividend, and quickly

This dividend has been talked about more than it has been taken advantage of, which can be done by building human capabilities and putting them to productive use over next 2 decades.

Aisha Wahab to Thenmozhi Soundararajan — the women behind US’ anti-caste movement

Wahab, Kshama Sawant, Tanuja Jain Gupta are a few of the women facing flak and getting accolades at the same time.

Tarek Fatah’s death being celebrated shows Muslim community doesn’t engage with criticism

Tarek Fatah’s writings were marked by a deep concern for the future of Islam, its relationship with the West and India. But he faced opposition from majority of Muslims.

India’s fifth-largest economy rank is pointless. States’ population eats into gains

The non-trivial part of the demographic story in India lies in the stark contrast among states in terms of population growth and its impact on their economies.

Class matters in Karnataka – Eedina’s pre-poll survey on voting patterns shows

Politicians & political analysts are focused on communal polarisation & caste cleavages, but a deeper class divide is silently reconfiguring the Indian electorate.

Indians evacuated but Delhi’s Sudan job not over yet. There are interests, assets to protect

Africa accounts for 15% of India’s total oil imports. Stability in Sudan is necessary for entering into commercial partnership with countries in the region.

Respecting Badal means leaving Punjab alone. It’s not a place for political experiments

The most painful thing about his departure is its timing: he leaves his people and the country just as they need his calm, sober, humble and infinitely self-effacing approach.

Private investment in India on the rise since 2021. Risk appetite takes time to recover

Despite a sharp global slowdown, India still received Foreign Direct Investment of $ 44.5 billion over April to February in this financial year.

MG Comet is for the practical buyer. The EV has an operating cost of 75 paise per km

The Comet is not aimed at buyers looking to move up from two wheels to four. It is very unlikely to be the primary vehicle in a household.

Is consuming lab-grown meat ethical, nutritious, safe? What the evidence says

Cell-based meat, also known as cultured meat, lab-grown meat, or clean meat, refers to meat produced from animal cells grown in a laboratory. It...

On Camera

I worked to reform CBSE’s testing system. NTA can learn from it—Anil Swarup

CBSE has more than 16 full-fledged regional offices in the country manned by permanent employees. These regional offices monitor every aspect of exams, from transportation to selection of exam centres, custodians, invigilators, and evaluation.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.