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Don’t act hastily. Keep Pakistan on the edge, then strike decisively & repeatedly

Despite its economic travails, Pakistan’s capability to perpetrate a proxy war has not diminished. India’s 'Naya Kashmir' narrative had to be punctured with Pahalgam attack.

Pahalgam attack deserves retaliation. India can borrow from US, Israel playbook

The attack site lies along the Amarnath Yatra route, set to begin in early June—adding pressure on security forces. Still, the Yatra must go on. Our lives cannot be held hostage to such violence.

Shin Bet chief says Netanyahu wants to make Israel a police state. What it means for country

Ronen Bar’s affidavit shows Israel still has a core institutional resilience, and individuals of integrity, who can help prevent that outcome. The nation’s fate depends on their success.

Indian women bikers are revving up Royal Enfields, Hondas. Bankers, beauticians & bahus

Biking offers freedom, self-expression, and sisterhood for a growing number of women taking it up in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. There are plenty of riding academies and clubs to pick from.

India’s finally getting key terror suspects extradited. Can prosecutors deliver justice?

The story of Ubaidullah Abdulrashid Radiowalla shows why Indian authorities have struggled to secure extraditions. The evidence is often murky, and prosecutions botched.

The Era of Cats has come to India. They are now the new top dogs

There’s an aesthetic at play. Cats, coffee, cafes, and a solitary existence brought on by the weight of urbanity.

Why Nishikant Dubey won’t be worried about JP Nadda disowning his attack on CJI Khanna and SC

There is a long list of BJP leaders whom the party distanced itself from after controversial statements—only to reward them later. Nishikant Dubey has now joined this coveted list.

Matriarch, courier & ‘nanad-bhabhi’ syndicate. Origin stories of women running Delhi’s drug trade

From selling high-quality hashish and MDMA to heroin and cocaine, women are now an indistinguishable part of the drug trade in Delhi, working as couriers and even running syndicates.

Gurugram gate apps know everything. Privacy vs convenience is dividing condos

Apps like MyGate, NoBrokerhood, ADDA, and Gatekeeper have changed how gated communities function. They offer security and convenience, but fears are growing over data security and privacy.

Delhi’s Women’s Football League has lawyers, teachers, mothers as players. It’s a safe space

It’s more than just a game — the football ground is a safe space for the women. Now in its third edition, Delhi's Women’s Football League is growing one pass at a time.

On Camera

Takaichi channels Abe & wins over Trump

Trump calls Takaichi 'one of the greatest prime ministers' & offers her 'anything you want'.

Mumbai’s been driving India’s data centre market, but water shortage, power demand pose risks

According to a report by Macquarie, India’s data centre market is estimated to double by 2027. India currently has 1.4 gigawatts of operational data centre capacity.

Navy Chief calls for collective solutions to maritime challenges in ‘complex & dynamic’ Indo-Pacific

At 11th edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said there are three major currents shaping this maritime 'dynaxity'.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.