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Indian Mouse Deer’s status as ‘Lowest Risk’ is worrying. Look at full picture first

The true status of the species is possibly unknown, as rampant poaching has been documented in recent times. But the RESQ Wildlife team is taking a step forward.

More tourists doesn’t mean Kashmir is ‘normal’. ‘Naya Kashmir’ is still not in sight

Besides civilian killings, the entry of 'hybrid' or 'part-time' terrorists being recruited and trained online call into question Modi govt's claims about normalcy in Kashmir.

Corporate India has never had it so good, but under-consumption continues to undermine economy

It’s hard not to link this problem with growth of income inequality in recent times. Far too many are earning far too little to support consumption growth of the kind economy needs.

Stepping down after 14 yrs, Meta’s Sheryl Sandberg leaves behind an underrated ‘Lean In’ legacy

Nearly a decade ago, Sandberg, who served as COO of Facebook’s parent company, wrote a book on women’s career choices that changed the way we talk about workplace & leadership issues.

After long delay, Singapore Airlines’ flight to India may finally be ready for takeoff

India is an important growth area in Singapore Airlines' 'multi-hub' strategy. In the past, the airline has partnered with the Tata group, a notable player in the airline business.

India’s food protectionism hurting its standing in global trade

Global food safety depends on large food producers like India — avoiding disruptive export bans.

Defence preparedness improved in eight years of Modi, but military must begin to punch hard

Rather than be perturbed by the controversy surrounding the Rafales, the Modi government should quickly move in and decide on more fighters for the Air Force.

Govt linked JAM to DBT but the blindspot of ‘exclusion’ emerged. Here’s how to plug it

Large-scale scams in PM-Kisan suggest there's vast leakage in DBT advantages. While inclusion errors are being tracked, exclusion should take priority.

Why it’ll be difficult for Laal Singh Chaddha to be a true remake of Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump was not just a story of an individual's triumph against all odds. It showed the nation a mirror.

RBI rush for tokenisation in digital payments can hurt both merchants and consumers

Since it requires fundamental changes to the way cards are processed, the transition requires continuous monitoring. The 30 June deadline won't work.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.