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CM Yogi’s UP population control bill is designed to serve only one purpose — 2022 election

If Muslims come out in support of the population policy, the Yogi Adityanath government itself would likely backtrack under pressure from the Hindu Right.

Uddhav Thackeray, Shivraj Singh Chouhan most popular CMs in 13-state approval ratings

Nearly half of all voters surveyed in Maharashtra thought the performance of CM Uddhav Thackeray was good, and they will vote for him again.

Indian cooperatives need the Amul Model more than a Ministry of Cooperation

The Amul Model worked because professionals invested in the business, and not disinterested bureaucrats, steered farmers from the start.

Netflix proves it’s essential, pandemic or not, even though Disney+ is growing in India

It is becoming evident that in streaming, Netflix is more of a stronghold than some might have thought and its market share won’t be so easily pilfered — not even by the Magic Kingdom.

Population control through State action never worked in India. Time to focus on economy

We do not need a population control policy. We need a better public health and education policy, and above all, a coherent economic strategy.

Smriti Irani’s Cabinet graph shows what is wrong with HR management in Modi govt

Smriti Irani has stuck to the script the past two years — delivered a big win, one that BJP can display for decades to come, and has not invited controversies.

Iran and Russia’s anxiety over surging Taliban will be key to India’s new Afghan policy

As India braces itself for a Taliban-dominated regime in Afghanistan, New Delhi’s role in Kabul’s strategic frame should outlive the Ashraf Ghani government.

The Afghan chessboard is up for grabs again. And India is looking towards Iran this time

Pakistan is the most important player in Afghanistan today — it has waited for 20 years for the Americans to leave.

Branson made it to space, and Bezos will follow suit. But honestly, no one really cares

The space race appears to be more about ego than scientific advancement. Look at how Branson 'preponed' his trip before Bezos.

Can Zomato IPO deliver hot returns? The offer seems tempting but there are some roadblocks

Shareholders would like to see Zomato pull off smart acquisitions that bring in both scale and cash flows. Dominance of consumer data alone won’t build a sustainable moat.

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'?