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SBI stalling EBS disclosure reeks of political pressure. Deprives Indians of a sacred right

Considering the exclusive nature of this information, one would have expected it to act with promptitude and disclose the relevant information, rather than applying for an extension.

Unemployment is now election issue. Can Congress’ Pehli Naukri Pakki apprenticeship swing it?

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge's job guarantee promise queers the pitch for the ruling BJP, which must now scramble to make a competitive offer. No matter who wins, this is good politics.

India has a big pension gender gap. Govt, corporates, banks must help bridge it

One of the most pressing issues affecting women is the gender gap in pensions, where they receive significantly lower retirement incomes compared to men.

Grain spillage on Poland-Ukraine border isn’t a bilateral issue. Connect the dots

The European bloc has smothered its own farmers with environmental regulations while liberalising trade support to Ukraine.

Women entrepreneurs need digital readiness. Here’s how to help them

It is crucial for rural women entrepreneurs to be aware of initiatives like Digital India, UPI, and the AI-powered language translation platform 'Bhashini'.

Why does Gaganyaan crew have no women? History shows India has no excuses

Was it necessary for the Gaganyaan astronaut selection process to be so conservative, given the liberal precedent?

Vivian Richards’ philosophy was ‘see ball, hit ball’. He reserved his best against England

Kapil Dev was in awe of Viv Richards. Imran Khan said he was the best batsman he ever bowled to. Botham considered him a master batsman & Lillee confessed he could never dominate him.

Women’s pleasure not precaution — Indian condom ads have become better over the years

They started with family planning and gradually evolved to show safe sex and now talk about female pleasure. Good to see ads where the woman is not a placeholder or overly sexualised.

Uttarakhand UCC a confused attempt at reshuffling succession in Hindu law. It will be chaotic

The UUCC is a missed chance for the state to have undertaken the task of actually reforming and streamlining the law of succession for Hindus while aligning it with modern socio-legal realites.

UP to Kashmir — PM Modi is addressing Pasmanda Muslims the way we’ve never seen before

As a Pasmanda Muslim woman, being addressed as a significant voting bloc by a political party carries profound implications.

On Camera

Top 10 picks of Serendipity Art Festival 2025 by Rohit Chawla

Through film, textile, scent, sound, and gesture, spectators are invited to descend into an immersive environment where inherited knowledge seeps through material and form.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.