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Jamaat-e-Islami has already peaked in Bangladesh. Us-vs-them politics won’t travel far

Politics demands an ability to reach beyond established networks and to appeal to constituencies that do not share the same ideological commitments. Jamaat has struggled on this front.

Why Arjun Rampal saying ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ should worry Bollywood audiences

Production houses and big studios are already fast-tracking projects pitched by pro-Hindutva players. Choking those who choose to remain outside these charmed circles is not a big deal.

A growing list of scientists is questioning neo-Darwinism

Denis Noble, a fellow of The Royal Society, disagrees with the view of neo-Darwinism that all biological causation stems from the gene.

In this Women’s History Month, Dhurandhar 2 is the biggest hit. Let that sink in

Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ was the talk of the town in March 2024. In Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, women serve as mere victims and plot devices.

Dhurandhar 2 offers a grand justification for demonetisation that even BJP couldn’t dream of

Dhurandhar 2 is an audacious retcon. The nation is the collateral.

Iran war is sure to bring recession in US—common man in India will also suffer

The disruptions in supply chains, rising shipping costs, and shortages of critical components could trigger a global supply shock, throwing economies into chaos and recession.

Iran crisis is another reason for India to harden defence manufacturing hubs

India’s defence industries are no doubt being studied and war-gamed as targets by India’s adversaries.

Gold prices are falling during war. It’s a clear sign that real economic shock is coming

Although economic growth has decelerated, it hasn't collapsed, leading markets to prematurely conclude that global economy has withstood the shock. This conclusion is premature.

Dhurandhar is modern day Mahabharata. Dharma, debt, destruction

Dhurandhar’s Hamza, played by Ranveer Singh, is, at different stages, Karna, Arjuna, Hamlet, Michael Corleone, Achilles, Orestes, Odysseus, and Heracles, yet reducible to none of them.

Why Pakistan and Saudi Arabia can’t stay out of the Iran-US war

Iran’s war strategy is cornering Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Islamabad may not be able to stay out due to deep security ties with Riyadh.

On Camera

What happens when ‘women’s work’ becomes a profession? It’s still men who rise

Women may enter the workforce in large numbers, but evidence from multiple sectors shows that participation does not automatically translate into leadership or economic power.

Two Indian LPG tankers exit Hormuz choke point, 20 vessels remain stuck

With 20 vessels still stranded near Hormuz, govt fast-tracks PNG connections and focuses on raising LPG output

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.