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Nitish Kumar to Bhupesh Baghel, Opposition redrawing Mandal vs Kamandal battleline for 2024

The BJP has skirted the issue of caste census so far. But there are signs that betray unease and ambiguity, if not nervousness, in the ruling camp.

Cautious pilots, jittery crew, possible bad press — why many ‘unruly’ passengers go unreported

DGCA released guidelines on dealing with unruly passengers in 2017. Since then, there've been only a few cases of such passengers being put on ‘no fly’ lists or reported to police.

China cyberwar: Beijing’s dominance in IoT & smart technology & vulnerabilities for India

For India, the growing ubiquity of China-dependent IoT and smart technologies holds ramifications in both critical infrastructure and military domains.

Small town India is warming up to online dating. Instagram, Facebook new romance gateways

Social media has added both an extra layer of required stealth and a larger pool of partners to pick from.

Why white elephant democracy will fuel civil war in Myanmar, instability in India’s Northeast

The insurgency in Myanmar could leave the military in no position to keep delivering on its commitments to India. Chinese influence will only make things worse.

Culture for one, taboo for another—MasterChef is now more Indian with Northeast on its plate

In Australia or US, food choices don't have political undertones, but in India, they're often associated with notions of ‘purity’. MasterChef India 7 is changing that.

Row over Mumbai Police’s 1st special commissioner — ‘Fadnavis’s blue-eyed boy’

Opposition says by creating new post & appointing Deven Bharti, BJP wants to create 'dual power structure' within police force. Deputy CM, however, says it's like 'adding missing link'.

Spread of railways, WWII demands—How USHA sewing machine came to dominate Indian markets

USHA sewing machine was considered an ultimate enabler for women of the 1950s and one of the most popular parts of wedding trousseau.

Congress’ embrace of Antony’s ‘pro-Hindu’ call will be a failure for Bharat Jodo Yatra

AK Antony’s advice for Congress to have a visibly ‘Hindu gesture,’ highlights the party's unease to deal with Muslims as legitimate political stakeholders.

Indians tried new-age Keto, Atkins, Paleo, low-carb. Now they’re going back to Ayurvedic diet

New and growing breed of Ayurvedic dieticians go beyond calorie count. They take on a more ‘holistic approach’, and use Instagram, WhatsApp to hand-hold clients.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.