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Israel-Gaza crisis holds brutal lessons in how not to fight terrorism & insurgencies

There’s little doubt the tactically skilled IDF will succeed in crushing Hamas incursions in the next few days. Like the 1973 war, the crisis holds 3 important lessons.

Tabu’s Khufiya lover, Azmeri Haque Badhon doesn’t fear homophobia in Bangladesh anymore

Azmeri Haque Badhon, who stars opposite Tabu in Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya, hopes Bangladesh would start conversations around homosexuality after seeing her romance the India actor on screen.

Hijab, halal, football, food—Kerala has a new film industry. It’s Malabar Pride

Zakariya’s Sudani From Nigeria & Halal Love Story, Muhsin Parari’s KL 10 Patthu show everyday life in northern Kerala. Khalid Rahman’s Thallumaala was one of 2022's biggest hits.

Family courts aren’t safe for children. They need waiting rooms, counsellors & Mickey Mouse

Without a safe space for children, family courts become an extension of their homes that have turned into battlegrounds for their mums and dads.

Bihar census identified the privileged and under-privileged castes. Go national now

Dr Ambedkar's goal of annihilation of caste cannot be achieved by closing our eyes to the existence of caste and caste-based inequalities.

Army’s move to learn about ancient texts is important. But it needs a broader focus

The Arthashastra is a valuable historical resource, but it is not the only ancient strategic text. Army should also study India’s later strategic and military development. 

Deogarh dreams of next hockey star. No turf, no shoes but ‘every house has a player & fan’

Odisha aspires to be India's hockey factory, but its glitzy world-class tournaments are a world apart from underfunded grassroots centres in districts like Deogarh.

Islamic State rising in Balochistan. Pakistan doesn’t have the resources to win this fight

The Taliban were once pushed back into Afghanistan by the Army. For a time, the Generals congratulated themselves, imagining their Taliban clients would keep things quiet.

No injustice to South, caste census evasion, Muslim appeasement—Modi’s messages from Nizamabad

Addressing a rally in Nizamabad Tuesday, PM Modi unveiled his strategy to turn the table on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his jitni abaadi, utna haq slogan.

Are the deer in or out? Confusion over what Delhi Deer Park is really up to

With uncontrolled inbreeding, roti-throwing visitors—Delhi’s deer park may lose its claim to fame

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.