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Sacred Games, GoT, Black Mirror: Do sequels tend to disappoint?

The much-anticipated season 2 of Netflix's Sacred Games has received brutal criticism, with many saying that the plot line is not gripping enough.

Should India worry about China and Pakistan pushing the UNSC on Kashmir?

The UN Security Council will discuss the Kashmir issue after China called for a closed-door meeting.

Does Modi’s population control call signal India unable to leverage demographic dividend?

In his Independence Day speech, PM Narendra Modi said India needs to control its population.

Is CAG the right model to make CBI more independent and efficient?

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the CBI should be given the statutory status similar to the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Is Congress defending Jawaharlal Nehru as well as it protects Sonia and Rahul Gandhi?

The legacy of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru has been systematically dismantled over the years – through articles, memes and WhatsApp forwards.

Delay in Yediyurappa cabinet formation: Is Karnataka not a priority for the BJP?

More than two weeks after BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa took oath as Karnataka chief minister, the state’s cabinet has still not been formed.

Twitter, Insta go red: Does display-picture activism make sense when Kashmir is in lockdown?

Two months ago, many social media users had changed their display picture to blue to protest against a crackdown in Sudan.

Should Kashmiris give PM Modi a chance to bring peace and development?

In his address to the nation on Thursday, PM Modi said Article 370 did great harm to the people of J&K, making it a fertile ground for corruption, nepotism and separatism.

Has Modi forced Pakistan to escalate tensions, terror and draw big powers to Kashmir?

Pakistan's PM Imran Khan warned that India’s move can lead to more Pulwama-like attacks and war and said he will take the Kashmir issue to the UN.

Have RBI rate cuts lost their ability to boost economic growth?

With the economy facing a slowdown, the Reserve Bank of India Wednesday cut the repo rate by 35 basis points in its fourth consecutive policy rate cut this year.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.