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As India mourns legendary Neeraj, is the era of poetry over in Bollywood music?

Experts weigh in on the art of poetry in Bollywood songs

After Punjab, should PU allow Haryana’s foothold or demand to be a central university?

Haryana government Wednesday requested that some of its colleges be affiliated to the Chandigarh-based Panjab University and in return offered financial aid. For Punjab,...

Can hashtags like #TalkToAMuslim really help, or are they just a social media fad?

The hashtag #TalkToAMuslim took Twitter by storm Tuesday. Social media influencers like Swara Bhasker, Gauhar Khan, and Rana Safvi tweeted with the hashtag which...

Can a new lynching law prevent ‘mobocracy’ or does the political climate need to change?

The Supreme Court Tuesday said that Parliament must bring a law that instils fear in perpetrators of mob violence, setting a four-week deadline for...

Kumaraswamy’s poison remark: Bad news for 2019 opposition unity or can Congress be a reliable ally?

Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy in an emotional outburst said that running the present coalition is like drinking poison. The Congress said that...

Army chief’s proposal an attempt to cut expenses or diversion from real issues?

Experts weigh in on 23 directives by Army Chief Bipin Rawat addressing issues like social behaviour, promotions, corruption, use of social media, and budgetary constraints.

India’s lopsided adultery law: Adverse impact of patriarchy on men or women?

Experts weigh in on India's adultery laws that only hold men guilty under section 497 of the Indian Penal Code.

Should an IAS officer be free to air views on social media or is it unbecoming behaviour?

A departmental inquiry has been initiated against Kashmir cadre IAS officer Shah Faesal for tweeting about rape culture in South Asia. Experts weigh in.

Kerala Church Scandal – urgent need for reform or motivated allegations?

Experts weigh in on the scandals across Kerala where the Church is under fire for sexual exploitation of nuns and members.

Are Jayant Sinha and Giriraj Singh setting the Hindutva stage for 2019?

Experts weigh in on Union minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha sparking a controversy by garlanding lynching convicts in Jharkhand Friday.

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.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

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.