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For Yogi’s Investor Summit to stand out from other states, UP had to go the extra mile

There’s a proliferation of state-level investor summits. The agenda items mimic each other, and there’s no distinct development model for each state.

Pasmanda women victims of double patriarchy. Uniform Civil Code can bring real change

UCC can work based on ground cultural realities of Pasmanda Muslims rather than treating them as followers of Arab culture.

9,400 fresh troops for LAC a message to China—loud and clear

Beijing appears to be preparing to spring a surprise on India in the coming months even as it is eager to settle border dispute with Bhutan.

Racial bias on display at SA20. IPL owners also to blame for Temba Bavuma auction snub

In South African cricket, almost three decades after white rule ended, ‘local talent’ means ‘local white talent.’

Buddhism did not spread by the sword. But the empires that helped it grow did

Greater Gandhara—the forgotten superpower that shaped India, Central Asia and modern-day Buddhism.

3 reasons why the Modi govt ordered an I-T raid on BBC — none of them makes sense

The move against BBC mirrors Indira Gandhi’s tactics during the Emergency. She learnt from her mistakes, will the BJP?

The troubled days of Assam 1983: a helicopter pilot recollects

In the hideous days of February 1983 Assam election, and ‘Nellie’ in particular, I witnessed peculiar happenings while doing the tasks of the Election Commission in our Chetak helicopter.

As a Pakistani, I don’t mind Pathaan using my country to make a statement in India

SRK's Pathaan is an act of passion and great daring: looking the BJP government in its eyes and saying that Muslim actors will not give up on India.

Buddhist leader Master Hsing’s death shows religion still plays a role in Xi Jinping’s China

Beijing wants more interactions with Taipei’s main opposition ahead of the 2024 presidential elections, which can shape the region’s geopolitics—including US-China relations.

Turkey has a knack for picking the losing side. Erdoğan’s decline could change that

The earthquake has crystallised public anger against the President. Elections due this year could lead to secular parties coming to power.

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.