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Modi govt’s draft electricity bill sparks hope for reform. Don’t let politics short-circuit it

Implementing the ambitious electricity law changes can be easier with the promise of an Electricity Council, which is modelled on the GST Council.

Tarique Rahman was once the face of corruption. Now he could help save Bangladesh

After 17 years in exile, BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman says he wants to return to Bangladesh. His comeback will energise voters desperate for elections.

Over five decades, 300 films—Asrani outlasted noise of stardom through character acting

He was the bridge connecting the era of legendary actors like Bachchan and Khanna in the 70s, Govinda and Salman Khan in the 90s, and even later, in films like Malamaal Weekly and Dhamaal.

JDU has a new caste calculation for Bihar 2025 election

The JDU is contesting 101 seats in Bihar this time, lower than its 2020 quota. Here's what our analysis of the caste background of candidates fielded by it reveals.

Wakhan Corridor — India’s forgotten 106-km border with Afghanistan is back in play

The Wakhan Corridor, located in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, borders PoJK, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and China’s Xinjiang — once linking these regions through the strategic Silk Road.

India’s defence needs financial institutions. Great powers build credit, not just arsenals

India spends heavily on defence but does not finance it. That distinction separates mature defence-industrial economies from those trapped in yearly budget cycles.

Circular finance can solve the climate action funding problem. And India can lead the way

One reason climate finance remains stuck is that it is treated apart from fiscal policy. Yet, the two are inseparable.

Lobbying for invites to hugs from Rekha—Diwali parties are Bollywood’s power games

There are big-ticket gifting specialists these days who curate the most creative presents—for a big, fat fee. It’s a lucrative side hustle for socialites.

Indian universities follow the same template on sexual assault—cover up, blame the victim

The institutional default is not the protection of students and staff, but damage control. You see it play out at SAU, IIT-BHU, RG Kar, and Durgapur.

SoTY to Sunny Sanskari—Varun Dhawan is still searching for his Bollywood identity

Varun Dhawan's career graph draws our attention to Karan Johar, who is often hailed as Bollywood’s ultimate kingmaker.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.