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Badshah’s ‘Teteeree’ shows what is wrong with Bollywood’s ‘brand of creativity’

This also tells that everything that rhymes is music, and everyone who can string together catchy lines is an artist. Badshah’s work is a reminder of that uncomfortable truth.

China’s economic model that fuelled its rise is running out of steam

Central to China's growth model was the property sector — housing construction, land sales, and real estate investment. The consequences of that dependency are now becoming evident.

Dhurandhar success made Aditya Dhar unpopular. Wife Yami Gautam is also being snubbed

Dhurandhar was nominated in 28 categories at an award function but didn't win anything.

A quick end to Iran war is in India’s interest. But Modi has no influence over US or Israel

The US-Israel war in Iran has shown India’s real place in global politics — a middle power, not a Vishwaguru.

President Murmu should have followed precedent instead of going public about Mamata Banerjee

We must condemn any disrespect toward our President, but the incident involving Droupadi Murmu and Mamata Banerjee raises many questions, some of them uncomfortable.

The oil pipelines that could decide the Iran war

Washington: Iran’s strategy in its war with the US and Israel is by now clear: Impose an intolerable economic cost on President Donald Trump,...

India leads in women empowerment—gender budgeting, legal protections, Panchayati Raj

India is gradually moving toward a model where development is not simply delivered to women, but is rather designed and driven by them. Indian women are innovators and community leaders.

Aravallis shaped early human history. They’re Delhi’s forgotten archaeological frontier

As the legal debate continues over the Aravalli hills, emerging archaeological evidence from the Delhi-Faridabad region offers a powerful reminder of what truly is at stake.

9 in 10 abortion petitions succeed in Bombay HC. A rare bright spot in Indian judiciary

When it comes to medical termination of pregnancy, the Bombay High Court almost always provides timely relief to the litigant.

BJP’s stance on Vande Mataram is a big political paradox. Nagaland exposes it

The ruling party at the Centre has to keep quiet about Nagaland’s thoughts on Vande Mataram if it wants to enjoy power in the state that will go to polls in early 2028.

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Chinese analysts say military expansion is necessary—and it’s about deterrence, not hegemony

By portraying growth as somewhat defensive, Chinese commentary downplays how a defence budget of 1.91 trillion yuan may influence global strategic calculations.

Iran war pummels India’s already turbulent aviation sector. Your ticket fare will get hit next

More than 1,600 flights were canceled between 28 February and 3 March. Aviation consultants have now started weighing the cost of the conflict in the Middle East.

SMPP secures order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for paramilitary forces

SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.