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Bhatta-Parsaul is the name of the disease the Congress is suffering from

I have 3 reasons to say that, strategically, Congress and Rahul Gandhi committed a grave mistake in Bhatta-Parsaul, both politically and ideologically.

‘Yogi’s pick’, zooming through ranks — who is Sanjay Prasad, now UP’s ‘most powerful’ IAS officer

The UP Chief Minister’s Office has picked Prasad to handle the significant home and information departments, over at least 40 other IAS officers senior to him. 

Prashant Bhushan is my friend, but I am disappointed that SC didn’t try him for contempt

Let's examine some of the most damning questions posed by the affidavits. Was this not a historic chance for the Supreme Court to handle uncomfortable questions?

Guwahati’s Heritage Center is fueling new cultural energy — linking city, Brahmaputra, art

Earlier known as the iconic 'DC Bungalow', the contemporary art and cultural space is a step up from the old and scholarly Assam State Museum.

G23 isn’t a 1969 moment for Congress and Rahul Gandhi is no Indira

Indira Gandhi was one of the shrewdest politicians India has ever seen. She created a new Congress. Rahul Gandhi is destroying the one he inherited.

What does a ‘lead role’ for ITBP at LAC imply? Two things, and why neither will work

Our border guarding force must operate in a cohesive manner with the Army.

India our first & closest friend. But China a partner too, says Maldives foreign minister Shahid

‘India Out’ campaign in Maldives is being carried out by the opposition who have no development agenda, says Abdulla Shahid, who is also president of the UN General Assembly.

How Shekhar Gupta Cuts the Clutter and what people tell ThePrint about it

Shekhar Gupta has his own, unique style of story-telling and it’s virtually impossible to replicate CTC success. But ThePrint is not a one-trick pony.

3 fears emerged when Kabul fell. A year later, none of them have come true

Like the US and Soviet Union before it, China is discovering the grand plans of Great Powers don’t survive contact with the realities in Afghanistan.

Investor, ‘snake oil salesman’, brown brother: Amazing story of Sri Lankan Chamath Palihapitiya

The billionaire is dubbed the ‘king of SPACs’ (special-purpose acquisition companies), but the crown seems to be slipping. It’s not the first time his obituary has been written.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.