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Was there a Mughal bias in Indian history textbooks? Yes, but not a Muslim one

In most standard textbooks, the story of the Delhi Sultanate is accorded primacy as the ‘main’ narrative while parallel empires in the south and east are categorised as ‘regional’ kingdoms.

Dear Congresspersons of conscience, if you don’t remove Gandhi obstacle, you’re helping Modi

Congresspersons parrot the dogma that the party will collapse if the Gandhis are ejected. But why should a Congress incapable of self-reform while India faces a crisis survive?

St Stephen’s vs DU face-off shows minority rights have become management rights

As the 12th principal of St Stephen's college, I have no hesitation in saying that its interview-centric admission process is prone to manipulation.

Nupur Sharma coverage tells why TV news can follow CNN’s example—less hype, more nuance

The Nupur Sharma episode isn’t one bit surprising. TV thrives on the clash of opposites–haven’t you seen anchors seated quietly while panelists insult each other?

Why India must say ‘Thanks, but no thanks’ to Islamic states

We cannot allow the Taliban to lecture India on minority rights or even listen to the US pontificate on human rights.

Harsh lessons from the war in Ukraine

Based on the first 100 days, the war can go either way. Neither side will give up, and any peace deal will be hard-fought.

Amidst rising crude prices, a strong dollar poses problems

Crude has risen 70% in the past year while the dollar has gained just 10%, spawning balance-of-payments crises in many oil-importing nations.

Modi’s 8 years mark a new India where self-confidence is worn like a badge of honour

Pre-Modi India had a passive acceptance of growth, poverty, natural disasters, etc. We played catch-up. Now, the paradigm has changed to proactivity and anticipation.

A vacancy in BJP no one wants, Congress’ pain of outsourcing and saffronised ‘Saubhagya Nagar’

Supporters of actor Mithun Chakraborty are asking about the benefits of associating with BJP. The party's state unit is asking the same question back: 'what did we gain?'

For Pakistan, peace with TTP jihadists can prove as bloody as war

The jihadist sunrise over Pakistan’s north-west threatens to make it war-torn wasteland. The Generals will likely call this peace.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?