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Don’t give clean chit to Sisodia but see the timing. A national scandal is being covered

AAP cries wolf against the central government all the time. But we must remain alert when the wolf actually arrives.

Netflix’s Drive to Survive is a masterclass on F-words but it lacks the race track drama

The Netflix docudrama has been a big hit for Formula 1 fans. But the new season failed to impress.

How are Chinese discussing Pakistan economic woes? State media quiet, social media buzzing

Chinese commentators have said that there are limits to how much Beijing can help. But China also wants the US to stay out of the current crisis in Pakistan

Modi govt’s new bid to end VIP culture—ministers can’t ring bells to call peons

Upendra Kushwaha is now cooking Chirag Paswan's khichdi. To attract BJP, he needs new recipe

Naatu Naatu South Korean embassy is pure Gangnam-style public diplomacy. Lesson for India

Time is ripe for India to establish a working group on public diplomacy with South Korea and learn from the Asian tiger economy.

‘Sharma ji ka beta’ syndrome and drone parenting must end. Boards causing more student suicides

This normalisation of anxiety has made us impervious to the toll on students’ health. Meanwhile, subreddit rules say, 'No suicide jokes, even if they are sarcastic'.

India must detach from Russia. Exports, IT, or education, its interests lie with the West

Young Indians' aspirations are tied to work and education in the West, not the China-Russia axis. Govt must weigh that in while considering its stance on the Ukraine war.

India-Italy-Japan is the troika that can one-up China. It starts with Meloni’s Delhi visit

Underlying Rome’s rapprochement with the Indo-Pacific is its awareness of the region’s importance for its own economy. Italy, in turn, is a reliable partner for India.

Junglemahal is a West Bengal BJP bastion now. Ghar wapsi, temple prayers for tribals

The Sangh Parivar played a key role in cementing the BJP’s presence in Junglemahal. It worked relentlessly to mobilise the tribal and Hindu population.

Javed Akhtar has given dard-e-disco to every one and their uncle in Pakistan

Today it’s an Indian complaining; yesterday it was ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif—booked for high treason after questioning delay in Mumbai attack trials in 2018.

On Camera

Nancy Tyagi at Cannes is instantly iconic. Commenting on Aishwarya Rai is so last decade

Her saree could easily give Sabyasachi’s Met Gala creation a run for his money. Alia Bhatt’s ‘Garden of Time’ saree was a product of 163 artisans, Tyagi is a one-woman show.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?