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How urban planning can make Indian cities more inclusive for women

As we move into 2021, gender-sensitive infrastructure planning and inclusive design must be incorporated into policymaking.

Nepal’s latest crisis and its unstable political history with 49 PMs in 58 years

In episode 645 of #CutTheCutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind the constitutional crisis in Nepal and gives an insight into the country's complex electoral system.

Why Dominic Raab’s visit to India matters, as UK heads for Brexit

New coronavirus strain aside, India-UK ties have been really solidifying over the last 18 months.

Compulsory Retirement Order doesn’t create stigma, but judicial accountability for judges

The Compulsory Retirement Order can be used to weed out officers who are inefficient and is often issued in public interest.

Congress still wants to solve its problem with the problem — Gandhis. Solution is change

The fact that Congress needs rebuilding is no rocket science, the question is who it needs rebuilding under. A leadership change is what it needs to talk about.

Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt to relaunch Libra deserves a fair chance

Zuckerberg's plea for Libra, now called Diem, suggests Facebook is leaning more towards the kind of e-cash offered by PayPal or Alibaba than the revolutionary crypto dreams of Bitcoiners.

Why we’re never going to mine the asteroid belt

People are shooting for the stars, but those who declined to fund the expansive plans of the nascent space mining industry were right about the fundamentals.

Iran is not looking for a war with America

Iran is not looking for a major incident with the US. But at the same time, there is a real desire for the regime to avenge General Qassem Soleimani’s death.

Ban on UK flights a reminder why aviation industry remains vulnerable to setbacks

2020 has been a miserable year for aviation. And it’s ending much as it began, with a surge in virus cases and stringent lockdowns, which have slowed international travel to a trickle.

Mutation N501Y — threats, myths and reality of UK’s new coronavirus strain

In episode 644 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talked about the latest scientific developments surrounding the new Covid-19 strain spreading in the UK.

On Camera

When do you delete the dating app after meeting someone? It’s tricky

This phase of dating is full of confusion. While one party is planning to soft-launch the relationship, another can’t stop updating their dating profile with fresh pictures.

‘India can see China-like economic success without sacrificing democracy,’ says TeamLease vice-chairman

Manish Sabharwal blames regulatory hurdles, lack of human capital development, and failure to transition from farm to non-farm sectors for India’s slower economic growth compared to China.

5 including JCO killed after tank got stuck while crossing river in eastern Ladakh, says Army

Army’s 14 Corps says ‘rescue teams rushed to location, but due to high current and water levels, tank crew lost their lives'. Defence minister, too, condoled loss of lives.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.