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Indians have put their republic on a pedestal, forgotten to practise it each day

Statues of Ambedkar often show him holding the Constitution in one hand, and his other arm outstretched, finger pointing forward. It’s more urgent than ever to follow that direction.

Long before farmers’ tractor parade, Babri Masjid movement also waded into Republic Day row

The non-observance and/or boycott call of Republic Day by a coalition of Muslim organisations in 1987 can't be compared with the farmers’ tractor parade of 2021. But there is a link.

Modi govt must hold firm on farm reforms, more than just laws are at risk

Latest reforms are India’s commitment to transition to a more environmentally sustainable & equitable growth model. If he loses the initiative, Modi will be making the same mistake twice.

1971 to 2021 – We fought together, now Bangladesh Army marches with us on Republic Day

India and Bangladesh are celebrating 50 years of the 1971 Liberation War — one of the finest victories in modern military history.

Cloth masks may look better, but they don’t work better in thwarting spread of Covid-19

Cloth masks have been shown to be effective at stopping small particles, but they are highly unlikely to provide as much protection as surgical masks.

As evidence piles up, Trump’s impeachment trial to prove if Republicans believe in law & order

New evidence has emerged on how Trump was trying to turn federal agencies into puppets to help him subvert democracy, the Constitution & a fair election that he lost.

India speaks 120 languages. But on internet, laws only in govt’s favourite Hindi and English

The right to access translated text is guaranteed by the Constitution of India, and is one of the core aspects of justice and open data.

Hui Ka Yan & Jack Ma to Zhong Shanshan — Why China’s billionaires aren’t as rich as they look

Looking at Chinese billionaires’ paper wealth can be misleading, because the bulk of their riches comes from their stock holdings.

Forget TikTok. Clubhouse is social media next star

Voice-and-audio-based social networking startup Clubhouse has been attracting politicians, celebrities & experts. With its success, it may now be poised to upend social media space.

Indians must have no confusion about how we reached impressive Covid herd immunity

India’s masses didn’t have the luxury to ‘work from home’ and follow social distancing, but they might have silently built India’s herd immunity.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.