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Indian voters are not just swayed by ideology, identity but also wallet situation

Existing research by CSDS-Lokniti uses a post-poll recall measure of change in household financial situation before the next election. It's problematic on two counts.

No scandal, least of all corruption, can rock BJP arithmetic. Adani or no Adani

While it is tempting for the opposition to focus on corruption, the real political question in India today is authority.

No ideological value in US’ democracy push, it’s a necessary hypocrisy in battle with China

US, China even India take pride in their democratic credentials because there is no other useful ideological alternative to democracy.

Bihar’s burnt Madrasa Azizia was built by one woman’s charity, produced freedom fighters 

Attacks on the madrasa during Ram Navami processions is part of a pattern to incite fear, intimidation and humiliation in Muslims.

China is making national security a priority, starting with crackdown on open source data

China’s state security minister writes that the country’s next phase of development is directly linked to the ‘new security pattern’.

Indian democracy starting to look like Orwell’s Animal Farm. Let’s not regress in history

We could have, in time, a situation in which the BJP has an impregnable majority at the Centre while the majority of states have opposition governments.

Drastic skin changes are a tell-tale sign of diabetes. Here’s what you must watch out for

People with diabetes are more susceptible to bacterial infections such as styes, boils and folliculitis, as well as dry and itchy skin.

Where Xiaomi falls short of becoming consumer electronics giant

Xiaomi's products have lost their Midas touch. They seem like remixed iterations of older products and barely move the needle in terms of breaking new ground.

Royal Enfield Renaissance is an old story. Here is what’s driving the brand’s future

If you thought Royal Enfield’s success is because of a large market of men trying to ride out their mid-life crisis, then let me tell you that isn’t the case.

Modi govt erasing more than just Mughals from textbooks. It’s also deleting agency of Indians

Selectively erasing history and imposing a single narrative undermines the very foundations of Hindu philosophy.

On Camera

NEET is too high-risk for pen-and-paper tests. It needs a fraud-proof online process

Unless the loopholes are fixed in the NEET system, no matter how many culprits are caught and punished, new ones will continue to emerge.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.