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Why we should stop calling professors ‘Professor’

Titles in the military seem necessary as the point of a chain of command is to establish authority, but that practical reality should give us pause about the use of titles elsewhere.

Why it’s just too soon to think about Covid vaccine booster shots

Experts predict that the Covid-19 vaccines might not wear off for years, and that for now, drug companies should hold off on promoting boosters.

John Woodcock, his India connect and how he handled the ‘Sachin vs Bradman’ question

One of the most incredible journeys Woodcock made was to India. In 1976-77, he drove a Rolls Royce from London to Bombay to cover the Test series.

India alone on Afghan chessboard as US, Russia pick Pakistan. Here’s what Delhi can do

The 1996 India-Iran-Russia effort to contain the Taliban cannot be replicated in 2021;like Washington, Moscow has its own interests and so does Tehran.

Why the Pegasus scandal should be a wake-up call for the US

The future of surveillance will be determined by decisions made in the US and those decisions will determine the future of democracy worldwide.

How the Olympics will generate athletic, TV excitement without crowds, noise

Since fans can’t get to the Games, broadcasters such as NBC are planning a telecast to bring the Games to fans. One such gathering will include a watch party with athletes' families.

For wealth chasers, liberation theology is Marxist. For others, it’s justice and freedom

Defaming certain faiths is part of a carefully crafted and meticulously managed project. Its latest and most illustrious trophy is Father Stan Swamy.

MoD and IDSA no longer separate. How Manohar Parrikar’s name was added to the think tank

With the packing of Executive Council with favorites of the establishment, a major source of resistance to defend IDSA’s autonomy could get weakened.

Why Article 282 needs a rethink as Centre and states battle for money

The use of Article 282 to implement centrally sponsored schemes remains a source of tension. Public health can be a starting point to take a hard look at intergovernmental transfers.

Punjab Congress battle isn’t about Navjot Sidhu or Amarinder Singh. It’s about Gandhis

The Gandhi siblings have now decided to go for the kill — re-establish unquestioned supremacy. The detractors must fall in line or leave.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

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'?