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Norway has a history of brokering peace, but slim chance of mediating on Kashmir

Norway PM Erna Solberg has said the Nordic nation is open to the idea of playing mediator on Kashmir if India and Pakistan so wish.

BJP’s 10 per cent reservation for upper castes is votebank politics, but will face legal issues

Implementation of the vote-catching decision, finalised by the Union Cabinet Monday, will require deft political maneuvering.

The Citizenship Bill complements NRC in pushing BJP’s Hindutva agenda: here’s how

JPC has upheld most of the provisions in the bill, which has become a political and social flashpoint, given the backdrop of the NRC process in Assam. 

What the ‘fugitive economic offender’ tag means for Vijay Mallya

The Modi government has begun proceedings against Vijay Mallya, the fugitive businessman, the first under a law it enacted last year.

The religious significance of the 18 steps at Sabarimala temple

The 18 steps that lead to the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple are believed to be an inalienable part of the darshan. 

NRC process in next 6 months crucial for 32 lakh people in Assam, and for BJP’s poll agenda

The fact that the process won't be completed before the Lok Sabha elections suits the BJP politically.

Why Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to play Rafale ‘bedroom’ tape in Lok Sabha

Speaker’s decision to reject Rahul Gandhi's request to play audio clip is backed by precedent and rules governing conduct of business of the House.

Why Rafale debate in Lok Sabha is crucial for Congress caught in Agusta crossfire

The Congress has consented to a debate in the Lok Sabha but will now have to play its cards right, with the shadow of the Michel arrest looming large.

A year after Bhima-Koregaon clashes, here’s why the Maharashtra village erupted

Bhima-Koregaon was the site of clashes on 1 January 2018, the 200th anniversary of a battle where a British army comprising Dalits beat one led by Brahmin Peshwa.

Kadambini Ganguly: The first Indian woman to become a practising doctor

The achievements of Kadambini Ganguly, a gynaecologist, drew the attention of well-known people of the era, including Florence Nightingale and Annie Besant

On Camera

Media ownership isn’t perfect. It’s worse under Trump: Martin Baron, ex-Washington Post editor

Project Syndicate Deputy Managing Editor Rachel Danna sat down with Martin Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, to discuss the state – and fate – of journalism today.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.