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China’s population growth is slowing. And that can be a problem for the rest of the world

China’s once-in-a-decade census showed there were 1.412 billion people in the country last year. The annual average growth of 0.53% in the past decade was the slowest since 1953.

Bengal woke up and chose violence at birth. TMC is no exception to that norm

From Naxalbari, Nandigram to now, Bengal was never insulated from political violence. TMC rule has seen an escalation, but BJP's solution is no solution.

7 things for Modi govt to do before third wave of Covid, and the time to act is now

Vaccination is the only bulwark against the third wave. But there are other measures that Modi govt must immediately tend to, starting with Ayushman Bharat scheme.

What will the PM do with the lie of delusion? Asks dismayed Modi supporter

Lose that melancholic Bahadur Shah Zafar-long white beard, sir. Lose whatever illusions you may have had about how you are being seen around the world.

India’s military is apolitical. But hold up the mirror before it starts fraying

The challenge for the military leadership will always be to fathom political motives and not allow the armed forces to be utilised for partisan acts. 

SMS sent, no. of people registered, poetry — India’s health minister is busy this pandemic

You want data? Dr Harsh Vardhan’s Twitter timeline will drown you in it — from number of SMS’ sent via CoWin to number of vaccines sent to states.

Grief, fear, helplessness fill Indians overseas. It’s a wake-up call too

Members of the Indian-American community have taken pride in the story of a rising and muscular India. Today, the Covid calamity has made it the pity of the world.

Why Maratha reservation crisis shows a deadlock in Indian political imagination

In the field of higher education, Marathas could neither compete with the upper castes nor with the Dalits.

Assam should brace for the biggest Covid numbers in next 10 days. Time to act is now

The Assam govt has hit the ground running during the second wave. But things are different this time around, writes BJP MP Rajdeep Roy.

For a change, BJP lawmakers are asking questions from their leadership

When asked about challenges in their constituencies, BJP legislators used to say: ‘Arre, Modi ji hain na.’ But Covid has shaken them out of their comfort zone.

On Camera

A day on test track with Narain Karthikeyan and Tata Altroz Racer—the newest hot hatch

Tata Altroz Racer handles the corners much like a cheetah changing direction—supremely agile. That said, the tires did start to protest a bit.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.