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Topic: Identity

At 15, I started building the ‘perfect résumé’. It doesn’t feel like me

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to succeed, but if every decision you make is driven by how it will appear to others, you risk losing something more important—who you actually are.

Bangladeshis figure most in foreigner list as police focus on those entering with fake Indian passport

According to IGI police, 12 foreigners from Bangladesh, three from Myanmar and Nepal each, and an Afghan have been arrested. 23 ‘agents’ were also held for running fake passport syndicates.

Language key to national identity for 91%, customs & tradition for 81% — international Pew survey

Pew report based on 2023 survey across 23 countries in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia, also looked at public opinion on importance of birthplace and religion in national identity.

Security guards to UPSC aspirants to Bollywood stars, why Bihari tag won’t leave them

For Biharis, migrating to metros is only half the job done. Class struggle comes next.

Gauhati High Court’s citizenship order is flawed because it ignores Indian reality

While putting onus on people to prove their citizenship, Indian courts have failed to establish some kind of standard for how one can discharge such a burden.

NRC to GST – How Modi & Amit Shah create Anxiety Raj and still win elections

Modi’s popularity ratings keep rising despite economic slowdown and undemocratic lockdowns. This is how he does it.

After Aadhaar, NRC, Amit Shah proposes a new agni parkisha for Indians

Every few years, someone in the Indian government has a bright idea about a new card that they say will solve all problems.

Mohan Bhagwat’s idea of India is not a thali of identities but a khichdi: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor responds to criticism about his article on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s speech.

An individual voter is insignificant in our democracy, but a caste vote bank is invaluable

Identity politics can’t be brought to an end through legislation or actions of the election commission, but by endowing the individual with a strong voice.

From now on, animal activists in India have no official ID cards

Board cites misuse of cards by individuals; activists claim AWBI is taking away the only document that could prove their animal welfare credentials.

On Camera

Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force

Under Article 324, the ECI requisitions central forces to ensure free and fair polling. But once the ballot boxes are sealed, that authority begins to fade.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.