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Telangana caste survey result is an opportunity and trap for Rahul Gandhi

Revanth Reddy is walking the talk, unlike his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah, who has been sitting over this report for close to a decade.

Russia-Ukraine conflict is a masterclass in 21st-century warfare

Economic sanctions undoubtedly hurt Russia, but exposed the limitations of forcing change in large, resource-rich states that can find ways to circumvent such penalties.

Middle class gets a Budget that mirrors their aspirations. Modi knows the pulse

Union Budget 2025-26 has clear aims: accelerate growth, enhance the spending power of India’s rising middle class, invigorate private sector investment & uplift household sentiment.

Delhi student politics is changing. New DUSU president’s use of fear and force has many fans

Ronak Khatri proactively raises student welfare issues, but he keeps his distance from national and international issues. His concern is with the quality of food in the mess and well-maintained toilets.

Inside Elite Kumbh—no crowds, no chaos, only VIP Sangam, 5-star spirituality

The Uttar Pradesh administration has turned Kumbh from a rural, bottom-of-the-pyramid phenomenon into an elite experience. Even the deadly 29 January stampede hasn’t dulled the sheen.

A Chola queen shaped Hinduism like no one else. Yet you haven’t heard of her

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

Can we be a real alternative to China? Modi’s 2014 promise of Indian greatness is in tatters

There was a time when Indians dreamt of being world leaders in technology. Now, the Chinese are so far ahead that they don’t even regard us as competition. It’s between them and the US.

Digantara, Pixxel are inspired by Elon Musk. This will drive India Inc. space dreams

While Digantara Aerospace launched the world's first commercial satellite, Pixxel became the first private company in India to have satellites that allow observation of the Earth in over 150 bands.

‘Oh Meldi Mata, help our children stay in US’—Gujarat village prays as Trump strikes fear

Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants has hit Gujarat’s US dream. Dunki routes have dried up and there's panic among migrants. But many Patidars still back him: ‘Trump is like Modi.’

India’s crackdown on old cars faltering—graveyards of vehicles, loopholes in policy

The Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2021 promised cleaner air, perks for owners of old cars, and gains for scrapping facilities. But complaints are growing on every front.

On Camera

How do employees air out their appraisal frustrations? Through reels on Instagram

During appraisal month, tensions run especially high, resignations abound, and the one place it all airs out is on Instagram.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.