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‘Greater China’ is rooted in maximalist boundaries. ‘Akhand Bharat’ is based on shared history

Sandeep Husrkar's 'Dance of the Elephant, Walk of the Dragon' compares the economic growth and future trajectories of India and China.

Don’t reach for coffee next time you’re tired at work. A nap can boost productivity

In Pavan Soni's ‘Design Your Career: Lead Self, Lead Others, Lead Change', special attention is paid to how naps enhance productivity.

Gen Z is living with peak uncertainty. It’s the loneliest age

In 'The Twenty-something Treatment', Meg Jay offers practical advice for young adults to handle mental health challenges with skills over medication.

Indian Muslims are fighting for Right to Have Rights. Hindutva is now the only game in town

In ‘Shikwa-e-Hind’, Mujibur Rehman explores the rights erosion faced by Indian Muslims under Hindu majoritarian politics.

This Hindu-Muslim relationship blossomed despite the Babri Masjid riots in 1992

In 'Intimacy in Alienation: A Psychoanalytic Study of Hindu-Muslim Relationships', Ashis Roy analyses the psycho-social aspects of Hindu-Muslim relationships.

RBI had problems with Raghuram Rajan. He was a handsome media darling, and had a green card

In 'A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank', Alpana Killawala narrates Raghuram Rajan's initial struggles with his public image as he became the RBI Governor.

‘Dream no small dreams.’ AM Naik’s scale of ambition propelled L&T’s speedy growth

In 'A. M. Naik: The Man Who Built Tomorrow', Priya Kumar and Jairam N. Menon explain why AM Naik is the energy powerhouse he is.

A history of Delhi’s favourite park—Lodi Gardens

Lodi Gardens has a number of entry points and four official gates. At the southern end of it is the tomb of Muhammad Shah Sayyid of the Sayyid dynasty, while at the northern end lies the tomb of Sikandar Lodi of the Lodi dynasty.

‘Not a crime to be Rajput’—How Yogi Adityanath responded to casteism allegations

In ‘At The Heart Of Power’, Shyamlal Yadav delves into the lives and tenures of the 21 chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh.

Modi’s leadership style is all about adaptability, vision, and continuous learning

In ‘Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi’, R Balasubramaniam explains Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership style.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.