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How many people with disabilities have a driving licence in Tamil Nadu?: A story in 79 RTIs

RTOs to medical boards — there are many stigmas people with disability face while getting a driving licence.

A new headache for Indian foreign policy — Russia-China growing ties on Ukraine and Taiwan

Should Russia in Ukraine and China in Taiwan succeed, India may have to fight a China-dominated Asia becoming an uncomfortable reality.

Fact-checking Covid-related social media posts isn’t working. There’s a better way

On social media, users get cues that lead to mobbing and piling on, and fake accounts or automated 'bots' can give the illusion that vast crowds are impressed or outraged by a news.

How effective is omicron-specific vaccine — all you need to know about variant-targeted shots

The omicron variant poses a puzzle for vaccine makers with a new study raising doubts on whether such a variant-specific shot is worth it.

Baloch grievances need political action. History shows insurgency can’t be killed with force

Like a bad dream, the ghosts of Aslam Baloch's slain insurgents resurfaced this week and stormed Pakistani military outposts in Panjgur and Noshki.

No, Russia-India chasm isn’t deepening with Ukraine. It counters US’ divide-and-rule ploy

President Putin’s visit to India in early December saw the two sides agree to a whopping 99-paragraph “Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity”. It says a lot.

China’s Winter Olympics isn’t a sporting extravaganza. It’s invitation to an exclusive ‘club’

The conditions to join Xi Jinping's 'club' require one to support the ‘China model’ and avoid even thinking about its human rights record.

In Karnataka, it’s not about Hijab, but bigotry and apartheid

What’s happening in Karnataka shows the concern is not development, or beti bachao beti padhao.

Imran Khan says 2022 year of youth in Pakistan. Does he have a plan for them beyond sports?

Half of Pakistan’s youth is languishing, and not in any form of education, employment or training, according to a 2020 UNDP report.

Diplomacy can still prevent war in Ukraine

Confronted with a surprisingly strong and united Western response to his moves, Putin has signaled willingness to entertain talks on Russia’s security concerns in Europe.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?