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The Fortis tragedy should compel us to ask if we really need five-star hospitals

Extra costs imposed by hospitals are equivalent to exploitation. Misusing the desperation of a patient is not ethical.

If India doesn’t fix its healthcare, only a miracle can save us from Fortis-like tragedies

We need a far stronger public health system. Along with that, we also need a strong private healthcare system.

Is Padmavati forcing Left-liberals & feminists into an awkward silence?

As calls rise for a ban on the release of Padmavati — we bring sharp perspectives on whether Left-liberals and feminists are silent on freedom of expression.

The objections to Padmavati require social debate, not legal censure

We are in the midst of a culture war. Each week, we discuss the propriety and limits of the freedom of speech and expression

The Padmavati fracas is also about power and privilege

Free speech is important - but we should first ask whose free speech do we always rush to protect?

Indian liberals have also been guilty of protecting Muslim community sentiments

The individual right of an Indian citizen to express their views on Padmavati should take priority over community reactions.

Padmavati highlights a need to democratise the freedom of expression

The problem arises when interpretations are established as “ultimate truth”—closing all possibilities of further excavation of a story like Padmavati.

The loony fringe has an unbridled licence to assault creativity

Since the NDA/BJP government came to power, an atmosphere of extra legal censorship has become the prevailing norm where the majoritarian mainstream has been given an unbridled license to assault creativity.

Talk Point: Is Narendra Modi the new Indira Gandhi?

On her 100th birthday anniversary, we ask experts: Is Modi the new Indira?

Talk Point: In taking risks, Modi has surpassed all other PMs, including Indira Gandhi

In taking risks, Modi has surpassed all other PMs, including Indira Gandhi, writes Sangit Ragi, professor at Delhi University.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?