Interviews

This Is How We Remember Our Heroes

Despite repeated demands over the years, the proposal to develop Khudiram Bose's...

Asim Munir Gives ISI's 'Dirty Harry' New Job

Major General Faisal Naseer, infamously dubbed 'Dirty Harry' for his controversial...

Why ISRO May Retire GSLV-Mk II

'It is not economical to operate GSLV-Mk II due to its cost and complexity. Future...

'If Economy Is Growing At 7%, Why Don't Wages Increase?'

'Wages have not risen. Rural wages have stagnated. The growth was 0.7 per cent last...

When Ratan Tata Saved My Dog

The Small Animal Hospital, which provides world-class treatment to pets and strays...

What If Sindoor Resumes? Will Saudis, Turks Help Pak?

A question has been raised whether the Mecca Pact will have a negative impact on our...

'20 Million Litres Of Water Came At 160 Km Per Hour!'

'The valley is around 16 km from the Nepal border, and it took just 8-10 minutes for...

For ISRO, Fri Isn't About Putting Another Satellite...

It is about proving that the agency can still deliver when the stakes are high.

'China's Biggest Threat Not America, But...'

'I know China will implode. It is scientifically impossible for China to control a...

Why Air Marshal Mishra Is The Right Man For Ram Mandir Trust

Jeetu, as he is known in the IAF, is known for his high intellect, ability to quickly...

'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

'China wants to control and divert rivers.'

'If They Killed Him I Can Accept, But...'

Many women admit that while they keep clamouring to know the whereabouts of their...

Bangladesh's China-US Tilt Should Worry India

Bangladesh-China and Bangladesh-US relations have evolved from reluctant engagement to...

'Saudi Arabia, Turkiye Won't Meddle In India-Pak War'

'It beggars belief that Saudi Arabia would deploy military force against India, a top...

World Letter Writing Day: 8 Letters, 8 Special Stories

World Letter Writing Day is a time to recall historic letters. Some letters were...

And You Call This A Security Check?

Security in most of India is a facade, discovers Binu Alex.

Nepal: 'Doesn't Look Like A Single Cause'

'It appears to be a combination: A glacier breaking away, and a dam-like formation...

Do You Know Who Malik Ambar Was?

If that name means nothing to you, you're not alone. It meant nothing to most people we...

Pakistan's Mecca Pact: Should India Be Concerned?

Any military response to a cross-border terror attack from Pakistan will have to take...

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

'The day we start making rules purely along caste lines, we only divide society...

Why BJP Wants To Go It Alone In Punjab

There is a strong opinion within the BJP in Punjab that the party must now stand on its...

'China Should Have Alerted Nepal'

'The trigger for the flood was definitely natural, but the damage that it caused was...

The Secret Tukaram Mundhe Won't Reveal

Whether it's a five-star banquet hall, a school lunch supplier, a blood bank, or a...

'Nepal Flood Is A Warning'

'There needs to be a monitoring of glaciers in high altitude areas and one needs to...

Could Nepal's Disaster Have Been Foreseen?

'This is no longer a single-hazard problem; it is a cascading, multi-hazard problem. A...

Government Coaching Plan May Pressure Coaching Centres

'If a student can get a good teacher, quality content and mock tests at no cost, it...

Why Nobody Cares About Building Toilets

We raid restaurants for cockroaches but never raid the roadside. Public hygiene runs...

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

A flight may be cancelled for reasons beyond an airline's control. The chaos that...

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable...

US halts visa interviews globally amid Trump's crackdown

The US State Department has paused visa appointments worldwide to conduct a 'global...

SC to set up special bench on OBC creamy-layer criteria

The Supreme Court has agreed to constitute a special bench to address the Centre's plea...

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Had it been know that Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and did not have much time to...

The Historian Who Transformed Indian History

Sumit Sarkar was never intellectually dismissive of the Hindutva project.He took it...

'You Can't Over-Rule A SC Judgment By Making A Law'

'This government is in the very bad habit of doing so again and again. It has done so...

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Who is running the show in Dhaka?This kind of flip-flop, culminating in a last-minute...

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

'Hydro-seismicity is a phenomenon that typically shows up during and just after the...

The Polio Warrior: 20 Years, One Mission

Polio survivor Rupa Sahu has turned her disability into a mission to protect others and...

Rahul's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rahul Gandhi's aggressive street politics is giving him a fresh political edge, but...

Why Hingorani Family Sold Gandhi Papers

The Hingorani family's decision to part with the Gandhi archive after generations was...

Alzheimer's Can't Be Cured, But Delayed

'Think of the brain like a machine, and Alzheimer's is like rust.' 'Like a rusty...

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

Gandhi's 1931 passport for his travel to London was issued in Bombay. It was the last...

Let's Not Get Flattered By Gor's Kashmir Remarks

New Delhi must look for formal, institutional statements issued directly from...

Why Was Amit Malviya Removed As BJP IT Cell Chief?

Amit Malviya paid the price because he committed the cardinal mistake of himself...

Has Trump Chosen Pakistan Over India?

We are back to the 1971 moment with both China and the US supporting Pakistan, asserts...

At Home With Gandhi, The Most Famous Indian

For 17 years, Mani Bhavan was Gandhi's Bombay home and nerve centre of the freedom...

Why Japan Is Expanding Defence Ties Beyond India

Japan is deepening its defence relationship with India while simultaneously expanding...

'Government Did A U-Turn On Caste Census'

'They want to sabotage the caste census and bury Muslim backward classes, Hindu...

Is India Ready For Digital NEET?

Computer-based testing can make the examination more secure and transparent. Ensuring...

'There's Anger On The Ground Against BJP'

'If elections are held with honesty you will see their defeat.'

'No Loss Of Demographic Dividend Opportunity Yet'

'... to see that young people are gainfully employed. After that, it will become very...

'Young People Feel Uncertainty Because...'

'It could be in IT, it could be in administration, it could be in legal, it could be in...

Team Nadda Vs Team Nabin: Who's In, Who's Out

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin has made his first significant mark on the...

China's Hydropower Plants: Why India Must Be Concerned

It is very unfortunate that China has decided to proceed with the controversial mega...

How Free Is India Today?

As India's decline continued on global indices, the government first blamed methodology...

Does Trump Urgently Need Modi's Help?

US Vice-President J D Vance's unexpected phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...

Godhra, Curfew And A Meal To Remember

'Chal bhai, uth.' Get up. He said it to the politicians like they worked for...

L Subramaniam: 'Honours Are A Passing Cloud'

'Ultimately, everything has to be shared. That's why you have that talent. To share it....

'Crisis In The Economy Started Last Year'

'It is not because of the war in West Asia, which began on February 28.' 'Petroleum...

How Long Can US Forces Fight Iran War?

Torn between loyalty to their comrades and disillusionment towards the cause for which...

The Men And Women Who Protect Our Freedom

On India's 80th Independence Day, a photo feature by Pravin Talan and Rupali Talan...

3 sisters take tricolour to India's 'silent village' in J-K

Three mute sisters from Dhadkai, known as India's 'Silent Village', refused to eat...

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

August 15 was the date of India's Independence, so why did transfer of power happen at...

Restaurants dish out special Independence Day menus

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, hotels and restaurants across Delhi and...

Ayodhya Trust CEO interviews: No religious questions asked

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has completed interviews for its first...

From Maoist Camps To The Fashion Ramp

From guns to handlooms. From forest trails to a public runway. Women who had once been...

Jobs, Not Exams, Hold Key To Youth Anger

If the government wishes that protests like the one that took place at Jantar Mantar...

El Nino Revives India's Water Disputes

Change of guard in some states and evolving El Nino dynamics are triggering fresh...

'Lungiwala Slur': Why Sushmita Dev Won't Back Down

'Where is the official record? Media bytes are not parliamentary records. What matters...

Parbati Barua: Queen Of The Elephants

On World Elephant Day, the story of Parbati Barua deserves to be remembered.

Will India Extradite Sheikh Hasina?

India's position appears to be anchored around three red lines: Hasina's safety and the...

When The 'Jackfruit King' Met PM Modi

'He wanted to know what products I'd brought along, so I showed him jackfruit flour,...

This Saas-Bahu Run A Business Together

Soaring above the mighty Chenab River, this record-breaking railway bridge is a sight...

'Sheikh Hasina Has Pulled A Political Masterstroke'

'After announcing that she will return to Bangladesh, if she does not, her credibility...

'Delimitation Bill Is A Done Deal'

'The BJP has all the instruments with them and they do have a sense of purpose, so I...

Did Mohan Bhagwat Sync With Gen Z?

All's well with the State; it's the citizens who have to really buck up, was the sum...

Sheikh Abdullah's Ouster Began J&K's Long Road To 2019

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's dismissal and arrest on August 9, 1953 marked a decisive...

'A Student's Life Can't Be Held Hostage To...'

Education sector experts agree that using the "best technology" was essential to ensure...

The Harsh Reality Of Leaving Home Behind

Families don't really break apart in a single moment, they just quietly stop fitting...

Why Pakistan's Hangors Face India's ASW Shield

Hangors are effectively 'dead-on-arrival' with Pakistanis saddled with deadweights that...

Will Sheikh Hasina Be Killed If She Returns To Dhaka?

'They probably imagine any hue and cry in the event Sheikh Hasina is hanged will be...

Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka Challenge Has Begun

Dinesh Trivedi's success or failure in this fragile diplomatic equilibrium will have...

How Ordinary Indians Brought An Empire To Its Knees

What Every Indian Must Know About the Quit India Movement.

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Arti Dwarkadas, a former advertising professional, shares her experiences of...

Can Social Media Age Bans Work?

At what age should society stop regulating life choices and allow people to make their...

Gen Z Protests: What Govt Needs To Fix

The challenge thrown by the youth movement creates the opportunity for a more...

'BJP Feels They Can Get Away With Anything'

'I remember that Indira Gandhi was virtually worshipped as a goddess. The kind of power...

'Arrogance Won't Take BJP Very Far'

'Young people have, since around December 2024, when we backed the students' agitation,...

'Pakistan Is Facing Wrath Of Its Own Creation'

'The anger among the PoK public is unlikely to subside against Pakistani State in the...

'The Nirmal Purja I Met Was...'

'An extremely, extremely sweet person.''He was the constant source of light and energy...

The World No. 1 Who Lost A Leg In Combat

Subedar Hokato Sema lost his leg in a mine blast on the Line of Control. Today he is a...

Playing The Victim Card Won't Work On Gen Z

Every day, the older men running our politics keep pushing Gen Z voters further away,...

'A Stone Can't Be Answered With An AK-47'

'Instead of choosing dialogue, the government chose repression... Force ought to be the...

Why Sharad Pawar Has Not Joined BJP Yet

At this point at 85, Sharad Pawar is like a mature but ageing trapeze artist who is...

When Rakesh Sharma Met Subrato Roy

The CEO said Saharashree was like a father to them. On his own wedding day, he touched...

'Most Striking Part Of Gen-Z Movement Is Fearlessness'

'I had this fear that, dinner table talks would result in brainwashing youngsters as...

'First Thing Police Should Have Done Was Negotiate'

'But they had nothing to negotiate as the government did not negotiate. It is...

Will Trump Impose 100 Per Cent Tariffs On India?

It is plain to see that the US senate bill's real objective is to derail India's...

Pradhan's Resignation: Crack In Modi's Fortress?

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is significant because it punctures, however slightly,...

'Biggest Blow Has Been To The Prime Minister'

'After more than 12 years in power, he has been forced to retreat under public...

Is Priyanka Chaturvedi Joining The BJP? She Says...

'The made-up stories really angered me. Forget angering me, it actually made me feel,...

Why Failure Matters More Than Success

The Internet only wants to sell you the winning part. The masterclass, the framework,...

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

'This generation decides on their own what is good or bad for them.''They got an outlet...

Maha CET under cloud after audio clip with exam centre offer

Maharashtra's CET Cell has lodged a police complaint after an audio clip surfaced,...

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

For India, the guiding principle should remain clear: Engage Bangladesh as a sovereign...

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

The failure of the State when it directly affects our lives, through a corrupt exam...

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of...

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and...

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in...

'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

'I thought this generation was no good, will not be able to do much with all this...

'Gen Z Has Shown How Govt's Arrogance Can Be Broken'

What remained at Shivaji Park was not Gen Z anger but of momentum -- a generation that...

'This Is The Biggest Setback Of Modi's Career'

'For the rest of his tenure, people will start with the assumption that even Modi can...

When Being Malayali Came With A VIP Pass

As they say some doors open because of who you know, and some, it turns out, open just...

'How Can You Pull Someone's Hair, Tear Their Clothes?'

'They were hitting students. They are not just students, they are the youth, they are...

Youth Protest: The Lasting Lessons

At the end of this journey, no matter now it ends, these youngsters will know something...

'If Delhi Bleeds, Mumbai Has To Stand Up'

'Let the world know that India's Gen Z has now moved out of their social media world...

Pakistan Names New Nuclear Command Chief

Lieutenant General Syed Aamir Raza's loyalty to Field Marshal Asim Munir during the...

'When Youth Stand Up, Govt Has To Listen'

'These are children of our own country; they must be heard': Param Vir Chakra Awardee...

Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Voters who exercise their franchise in favour of a particular political dispensation do...

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable. In a democracy, protest is often the...

SC proposes speedy trial for Manipur ethnic violence cases

The Supreme Court has proposed establishing special courts for day-to-day trials in...

27 YO Who Stopped A Police Van: Must Read Interview!

'When you are standing for what the Constitution guarantees you, you are not alone.'

CJP Protest: The Rise Of Fearless Youth

On camera, youngsters gave their names, where they'd come from, where they were...

If India Becomes A Doormat, The US Will Tread On It

The harsh truth is that the US is no longer a reliable partner, cautions Ramesh Menon.

From Courtroom Remark To Street Protests

Dialogue must be encouraged rather than adoption of hardline stands, violence and use...

'Tololing, Tiger Hill: Toughest Battles Ever Fought'

'I was fortunate enough to be associated with two of the most important battles fought...

'I Was Hit By A Burst Of Gunfire'

A Kargil War Hero looks back at the victory of Tiger Hill and the men who didn't return.

Hormuz Crisis Exposes India's Energy Risks

Despite decades of efforts towards energy transition, oil will remain the critical...

Doctor Who Won Court Case Over E20 Petrol

'I am now driving an electric vehicle. I have lost faith in petrol-run cars.'

Most Agriculture Ministers Hated Dr Kurien

At a function in Anand, ministers and the chief minister all in attendance, Varghese...

Why JPC Deferred Constitution Amendment Bill Report

The dramatic postponement came while members were voting on the committee's five...

Did Israel's Mossad Try To Lure Ex-Iranian President?

A sensational New York Times report alleging that Israel's Mossad secretly groomed...

How Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Counts Cash

'Earlier, people used to hand money directly to priests after a ritual, and priests...

Why Has Government Not Responded To Wangchuk's Fast?

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 19th day, critics question why the...

EC extends deadline for SIR in Delhi, 3 states

The Election Commission has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision...

Anxiety Grows Over SIR Verification

The population is gripped by anxiety against arbitrariness and the cruelty of a state...

The Doors That Never Opened

Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you...

Why Indians Thrive Overseas

India too can rise to the top if the 1.4 billion Indians back home are given better...

The Strategic Importance Of Gwadar Port For China

Gwadar is viewed as a critical pearl in China's maritime strategy as it would give a...

One Light-Day Away: Voyager's Epic Voyage

Buzz Lightyear's 'to infinity and beyond' in Toy Story was meant as an impossible...

Gujarat, And Its Strange, Thirsty Prohibition

Prohibition never stopped anyone from drinking in Gujarat. It only made the stories...

How The Bamboo Is Transforming Mizoram

The Horticulture Department conducts a site visit at the Bamboo development project at...

America 250: Power, Despair And Hope

The question nobody seems to ask is why a democracy should be silent when many of its...

The Aurangzeb You Never Knew

As a ruler he was a pragmatist and adaptable, and trying all the time to strengthen and...

Why Disasters Like Wayanad Matter

Cyril Radcliffe drew India's border without ever visiting it. Turns out our...

HC appoints officer to manage TMC's frozen accounts

The Calcutta High Court has appointed a retired judge as a special officer to manage...

Does India Want To Repair Iran Relationship?

India is navigating a complex diplomatic landscape, attempting to balance its 'forever...

Who Will Lord Ram Bestow His Blessings On In UP Polls?

The monsoon session of Parliament will set the tone for how the Hindu community feels...

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

'But two things worked against them: People kept coming forward, and -- crucially --...

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

June-July 1999 saw some of the most bitterly fought battles in the Kargil War. Colonel...

'We Prevented President's Rule in Tamil Nadu'

'The Dravidian parties wanted to prevent the TVK from forming a government.'

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

The H-1B visa once symbolised the American Dream for Indians, but today's students are...

Must Read! ALL You Must Know About Maharashtra's SIR!

'The final electoral roll will be published on October 7, 2026.''If someone who is...

The Crisis India Is Ignoring

'The main problem the country faces is not low GDP growth, but low employment growth.'

Teejan Bai: From Outcast To Global Icon

Despite international fame, she remained rooted in village traditions. Friends recalled...

The Baramati Meeting I Never Forgot

I had gone to Baramati to ask about loans. I came back having done a small, accidental...

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Notwithstanding the economic complementarities and the host of agreements for deepening...

He Exposed The Ram Temple Donation Theft

'What struck me at the time was simply the scale of it -- that something of this...

'Dalai Lama Loved Repairing Watches'

'Only the Dalai Lama could have kept the Tibet issue alive the way he did.'

'Future Attacks Will Be Autonomously Run By AI'

''When these agents are deployed at enterprise-grade scale, your risk will not just...

Khamenei Funeral Signals Shift In India-Iran Relations

It is an unusual choice to depute a retired general for the funeral of a revered...

Why Modi Wants To Curb NGOs Funding

Larger NGOs could no longer work with smaller ones, especially those organisations...

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

Some places are etched into our memories - and even when they are replaced by grander,...

Why Modi Should Watch Takaichi's Japan

History may remember Takaichi Sanae not as the leader who simply accelerated Japanese...

Omar Abdullah's Challenge Revives July 2, 1984 Memories

Omar Abdullah has so far laboured hard to make best of a bad bargain.Even so, the...

India-Nepal Boundary Dispute Needs Solution

The boundary mess between India and Nepal needs a solution in a manner as mentioned by...

Why Modi Praised Nanded's Pethkars On Mann Ki Baat

'We ourselves hadn't heard it initially. Many people called us. The entire village was...

'Small Fish Have Been Caught For Ram Temple Theft'

''These people who were running the show at the Ram temple have something to hide,...

Why China's Bangladesh Push Should Worry India

Beijing clearly intends to extend the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Bangladesh as...

'US Thought They Could Pressurise India'

'They talked bad about our leaders. They said India was a dead economy. They were not...

65-year-old man to hang for 3-year-old's rape-murder

Terming the case as "rarest of the rare", additional judge (special judge) S R Salunkhe...

When Raakh Reminded Me Of Horrific College Memory

Ramesh is not in our class group photo. He had already vanished from school by the time...

Why Taiwan Is At The Heart Of US-China Rivalry

For the foreseeable future, the most likely outcome remains continuation of the status...

The Man Who Challenged A Prime Minister

Jayaprakash Narayan was called the 'Second Mahatma'. He issued the clarion call against...

The Last Trip With My Father

At Kolga Aabla, the closest beach to her grandmother's home, at the edge of a birch...

Delhi Fires Reveal A Grim Reality

We have built an economy that can deliver everything -- from iPhones to biryani -- to a...

Time India Embraces China And US

India's dual pursuit of a robust strategic partnership with Washington and a pragmatic,...

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he...

AI Crash: 'Americans Would Prefer It To Be Pilot Error'

'...because that protects their aviation industry.''The Boeing 787 is one of the most...

'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

'A lot of people feel there is pressure on the AAIB not to go against Boeing or GE --...

'Those Who Were Meant To Protect Ram Mandir Funds Looted It'

'SIT means nothing because the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh and Ram Janmabhoomi...

Government's Big Plans For North East Oil Exploration

A tripartite pact -- amid the promise of removing AFSPA from almost all of the North...

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Maharana Pratap became a hero not because he won a battle, but because he continued...

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

'Actual implementation of the 14-point agreement is proving hard to achieve let alone...

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

'Can you believe there are over 26,500 deaths linked to heatwave-driven ozone in 2024?'

Why Make Yoga Day A Ritual

We have Yoga Day. We have Hindi Day. We have, I am fairly certain, so many days, though...

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

'The flip side of this is that he won't hesitate to call out India if he thinks its...

BJP's New Game: Political Engineering

Ideology is dead; long live the numbers game that is being played with the sole...

Day 3 of BEST strike: Special buses for NEET re-exam

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking arranged special bus...

'Gulf War Has Been The Worst Crisis For Indians'

'It will take a long time to recover from the impact of this war.'

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

'We thought everything will be back to normal within one month. Now it's four months...

Is All Well With US-Iran MoU?

Much will depend on how the protagonists use the current interlude to work proactively...

Why Indian Politicians Fear Youth Dissent

CBSE exams and unemployment are divergent concerns for the middle class and the poor,...

Can Proposed Nicobar Naval Base Protect India?

While the Andaman and Nicobar islands serve as a vital, stationary asset for projecting...

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and...

'Without A Shade Of Doubt BJP Is Behind This'

'It was done with record speed. First, a revolt of the MLAs, which was obviously...

The Women Who Shaped My Life

The men in my family left early. The women stayed. And somewhere in between, they made...

'Vijay's Govt Will Be Pulled Down By Dec 2027'

'You will have the President's rule for 7 to 8 months, And Annamalai will be the hero...

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

'The generational shift belongs to Vijay, Udhayanidhi and Annamalai.''The BJP cannot...

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

A sovereign cloud, our own DNS root and Root CA, a defence-led research base that...

'When You Empower A Woman, You Empower A Family'

'You empower a man, you are not necessarily empowering a family, you are just...

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

'Even lower middle class parents in cities opt for just one child. A son is a must.'

'We Have Given Our Daughter To The Nation'

Lieutenant Sheetal Melhan is among the first batch of women officers to graduate from...

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism,...

Heatwave? Just Ride Around In A Hut

Aligarh resident Habib Saifi has built a small hut-like structure on his bike to...

Why I Resigned As A TMC MP

'Something could happen to me... I understood that day itself that what they had sent...

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

'You think it is written somewhere that she will not? She might escape for two months,...

Attack On Sailors: Is India Rewriting US Playbook?

India's foreign policy establishment is adjusting with alacrity in real time -- an...

Specially-Abled Man's Robber Caught After Viral Video

Delhi Police have apprehended Firoj Alam, a man accused of robbing a mobile phone from...

Trump Is Coming For Immigrant Brothers...

Immigrants' contribution to the US economy is disproportionate to their share of the...

Goodbye, Shastri Bhawan

As Shastri Bhawan nears demolition, one of Delhi's most iconic government buildings...

Can AI Replace Astrologers?

As AI enters astrology apps and predictions, technology is becoming a new interface for...

'Why Did US Shoot A Missile Killing Indians?'

'The US was well aware of the nationality of the seafarers on board the vessels. It was...

Major Jojy Joseph: A Hero Remembered Every June

Major Jojy Joseph led from the front. Laid down his life. In the service of the nation.

India's Myanmar Challenge And Hlaing's Promises

To get its act going in Myanmar, India would need very dynamic diplomacy and not the...

'Some Things In Dhurandhar Close To Reality'

'The position of Karachi depicted at that time and the intense rivalry among the...

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

Both the political executive in New Delhi and the newly elected political dispensation...

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

After living in India's most palatial residence for 12 years, India's first President...

'Himanta Biswa Sarma Is the Answer': Sushmita Dev

'It's a bit uncertain. Let's see what happens. But he is the top man of Assam, and...

'BJP Pressured EC To Oust Natarajan From RS Contest'

'We can never trust the BJP when it comes to elections.'

How BJP Outplays Congress On Political Chessboard

The rejection of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination papers...

Modi Has Transformed The Vocabulary Of Indian Politics

Few leaders since Independence have been able to establish such a direct connection...

'Where's The Letter Which Says 20 MPs Are Leaving TMC?'

'Now if you break the party under the 10th Schedule you have to join another party.'...

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the...

Dropping Fertility: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

The falling Total Fertility Rate offers India a chance to become the Pandavas -- fewer...

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

If one has to compare the tenures of the two prime ministers one must credit Nehru with...

'Mamata's Life Is In Danger Inside Her Home'

'Those who have drained Mamata Banerjee's blood -- they are the ones calling us traitors.'

Subhash Kashyap: A Titan Passes Into The Ages

Dr Subhash Kashyap not only enhanced Parliament's image in India and abroad, but also...

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

A lesson for India is to clearly define objectives beforehand, so that the adversary or...

Caste Census: 'Govt Scared Of The Numbers'

'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and...

Why Your Daily Diet Raises Diabetes Risk

'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of...

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

A wellspring fuelling the CJP tsunami is the high levels of youth unemployment.Millions...

Why India-China Border Still Simmers

While tensions have eased at several friction points and mechanisms for managing the...

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

'Delimitation is scheduled for 2028. No matter how much the BJP currently depends on...

Sindoor: 'Pakistan Was Completely Blind'

'We won not (only) because we were able to carry out long-range precision...

'Shivakumar Is Richest Politician In The Country'

'In the (election) affidavit, he had declared Rs 1,400 crores as his assets. He has...

'An Idle Siddaramaiah Is Dangerous'

'It all depends on how Shivakumar uses him and treats him.'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

'You have seen the retrenchments by big corporates in the IT industry because they are...

'Mamata's Comeback Is Impossible'

'Mamata was more feared than loved, and in politics when people start fearing you then...

Hooda Calls For Special Session On Haryana Law And Order

Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the...

R&AW's Big Success: Trapping Musharraf In Kargil War

'We caught General Pervez Musharraf talking over the phone with his Chief of General...

'Vijay Brings A Modern Look As Youth Are With Him'

'Present day youth are not interested in the past. They want to see what you are going...

'The Country Is In Stagnation'

'Unfortunately, today most ministers are busy with either election duty or praising...

How India Can Create 100 Mn Jobs In 7 Yrs!

TeamLease Co-founder Manish Sabharwal on why regulatory cholesterol is killing India's...

'Ideologically, D K Shivakumar Is Rather RSS-ish'

'Shivakumar's relationship with the BJP and the RSS is not adversarial in the way...

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

The amazing story of how a little known cheese from Ladakh stunned the world!

Must Read: The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

Bihar's greatest resource is not beneath its soil but above it -- its people.With a...

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland.Roopa Unnikrishnan...

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

If Iran and Oman choose to charge a fee for rendering services to vessels using their...

'Education Minister Must Resign'

'The software vendor had a black mark against him and yet they went ahead with him. Why...

Trump-Xi Engagement Raises India's Concerns

The US-China rapprochement, however tenuous, is not without implications for India....

'Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Won't Sabotage One Another'

'Both men understand the stakes. They are not about to squander what they have.'