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Indian institutions have a ‘brilliant moron’ problem. Only Rajeev Bhargava can save them

Rajeev Bhargava’s latest book brings together short articles he wrote for The Hindu and addresses pressing ethical questions we face in our country today.

Cutting troops in Kashmir shows Delhi will pay for holding force but not assault-capable Army

There is a very real thought that India does not have the stomach for a fight, for it is cutting back on the Army's foot soldier even as it expands the ITBP.

Shiva, Skanda: How Hindu gods absorbed Iranian, Greek ideas

Some of the most important gods of modern India were influenced by Central Asian elites of the Kushan Empire.

Seattle caste ban isn’t about Hinduism or Indians. It’s America’s Great Culture War

Hindu American Foundation's Suhag Shukla fears the move to bring caste in American debates will lead to classroom bullying and Hinduphobia. But there is no running away from difficult conversations.

Punjab Education Collective is fixing broken school system—apps, activities, teacher training

The programme looks beyond the immediate gain of improving students’ performance in the classroom.

Jet, set, no-go: Indian officials sent back from Fiji after govt trims clearances for Hindi meet

Four days before the 15 February start of the World Hindi Conference in Fiji, the Finance Ministry cut the number of officials on the Indian delegation list from 165 to 51.

Lesson from Ukraine for India and Pakistan — there will be no short wars

End of global war can lead to smaller rebellions. India in a sticky spot— Jihadis in Pakistan, insurgencies in Myanmar, economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

Toxic Delhi is turning into a City of Lakes. Jal Board has just created 14 new ones

There is a bigger goal behind Delhi’s City of Lakes project. It will make the city self-sufficient in its drinking water needs.

Jharkhand’s Santhals have just won a protest against an ancient death ritual—the 2.5 m shroud

Santhal tradition mandates everyone to bring a 2.5-metre shroud to show respect for the dead—bought for Rs 50-200 and burnt later.

Political murders or Maoist ‘desperation’? What’s behind killings of 3 BJP workers in Chhattisgarh

Murders of 3 BJP workers, allegedly by Maoists, have caused political firestorm in the poll-bound state. But data shows ‘political killings’ aren’t new, have claimed more Congress leaders.

On Camera

Trump’s Iran blockade isn’t just about Tehran, it’s about China

The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Warfare enters new dimension as Ukraine’s robot brigade records battle win against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a group of Russian soldiers surrendered to an unmanned battle group.

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.