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Modi’s I-Day speech: Should ISRO focus on human spaceflight or refine robotic missions?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech announced a manned mission to space by 2022. This comes over half a century after...

Aero India may shift: Hurting Bengaluru’s defence industry or investing in BJP-ruled UP?

The speculation over shifting of the prestigious biennial Aero India show from Bengaluru to Lucknow has sparked a row between Karnataka state government and the...

St. Stephen’s, DU may begin theology dept: Smart financial move or is it becoming a seminary?

The famed St. Stephen’s College in Delhi University is discussing a proposal to start a degree course in theology. The discipline is not taught...

Raje renames ‘Muslim sounding’ villages: Communal politics or standing up for majority?

Five months before Rajasthan goes to elections, Vasundhara Raje's government has been accused of renaming villages with ‘Muslim-sounding’ names. The proposal was cleared by...

SC’s BCCI rollback: Belated admission that meddling in cricket was a blunder or half retreat?

The Supreme Court Thursday ruled on the BCCI’s draft constitution. While it reversed the ‘one state, one vote’ order it passed two years ago,...

Kanwariyas vs Namazis: Double standard over disruption in public spaces?

During the month of sawan, kanwariyas (carriers of holy water) take to the streets for an annual Hindu procession that disrupts traffic and even...

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman election: Has BJP upset its oldest ally SAD or is it appeasing JD(U)?

The election for the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman is set to take place Thursday, and there is palpable tension in the BJP-led National Democratic...

Indian soldiers without quality combat boots: Misplaced defence spending priorities or procurement red tape?

Indian Army is still waiting on the delivery of its last order for old-style combat boots, which will arrive by 2019. Ironically, Indian manufacturers...

Suhana Khan on Vogue cover: Bollywood nepotism or talent-spotting?

Vogue’s August edition cover featuring Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan has created a controversy. The magazine has drawn flak for promoting nepotism, with some...

Censorship of Mission Impossible for J&K map: Hyper nationalism or a genuine diplomatic concern?

The information and broadcasting ministry has raised objections to wrongful depiction of J&K’s boundaries in a map shown in Tom Cruise-starrer Mission: Impossible –...

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.