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India's dependence on imported crude leaves its economy exposed to geopolitical risks, columnist S Murlidharan argues. Citing Reliance's refining and...
Spiritual knowledge becomes meaningful only when its teachings are reflected in daily thoughts, actions and character. The greatest barrier between an...
Growing public restlessness, youth activism and changing political attitudes could signal a democratic course correction in India, the opinion piece...
India's festive advertising market is expected to reach ₹60,000-62,000 crore in 2026 as consumer journeys become increasingly fragmented across...
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has raised concerns over large-scale deletions, voter-registration procedures and alleged...
The UCC debate reflects a conflict between individual equality and communities' rights to follow their own customs, the columnist argues. While...
India's 85-medal Asian Games haul shows progress despite trailing the previous edition, the editorial argues. It calls for stronger winning strategies...
Maharashtra's claim that no active armed Maoist remains is a milestone built on security operations and surrender policies, the editorial argues. It...
The US has ended its 12-year Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq, marking its latest military withdrawal from the country. Baghdad now faces...
A series of reported sexual assault and harassment cases in Delhi has renewed concerns over women’s safety. The article examines crime data,...
India’s cities need safer and wider footpaths as growing vehicle use, encroachments and poor maintenance make walking increasingly difficult. The...
The Madras High Court has retained its order requiring plastic and PET water bottles, salt and sugar packets to carry warnings about the likely...
The Supreme Court quashed Mulla Afroz’s preventive detention under the NSA in the Sambhal violence case, holding that preventive detention cannot...
The BJP’s push for state-specific Uniform Civil Codes faces legal challenges, tribal exemptions and reservations among some NDA allies....
As Washington and Beijing explore a new framework for managing rivalry, India must prepare for a world in which American strategic priorities may no...
The prolonged incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case has renewed debate over bail and pre-trial detention. The...
True well-being begins with understanding our inner world rather than only managing external responsibilities. This reflection explores...
Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” campaign has placed EVMs, the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at the...
Rumi’s vision of a “new human” transcends rigid religious, moral and social divisions, emphasising love, equality and spiritual awareness. His...
A National Task Force survey of 2.43 lakh higher education students found 15% experienced distress, 9% reported suicidal thoughts and 34% felt like...
Pitru Paksham is a period dedicated to remembering and expressing gratitude towards ancestors through rituals, prayers and offerings. The tradition...
The Supreme Court has suggested linking unpaid e-challans with electricity bills, vehicle registration, fitness and pollution clearances to recover...
India-Bangladesh ties face pressure from political tensions, energy shortages, trade restrictions and the approaching deadline for renewing the Ganges...
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the acquittal of 22 accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter case but declined to revisit the Bombay High...
IRDAI’s proposed overhaul of insurance distribution seeks to curb high commissions, reduce expenses and strengthen policyholder safeguards. The...
India’s expanding demand for food, textiles, housing, energy and mobility could make it a major driver of global commodity markets over the next two...
Yogi Adityanath’s personal appeal, the BJP’s social coalition and its governance record will face scrutiny in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly...
The Supreme Court’s directions to seal commercial premises operating in areas reserved for residential use have renewed focus on urban planning and...
Dada J P Vaswani shares a spiritual lesson on discipline, urging people to live fully in the present instead of being consumed by past regrets or...
Former IAS officer Devashish Sharma’s move from Nagaon District Commissioner to BJP candidate has renewed debate over officials entering politics...
Customer centricity requires businesses to move beyond products, processes and transactions by focusing on customer needs and journeys. Combined with...
An opinion article revisits the Eiffel Tower’s history as a symbol of engineering, science and public education after a recent controversy involving...
The article argues that global energy disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions could affect supplies and prices. It says India should diversify...
An Indian Express investigation reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded at least 14 objections over 10...
A newspaper report highlighted 14 objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over voter registration, deletions...
An opinion piece discusses alleged exploitation of women and girls in Vadia village, Gujarat, linking the issue to longstanding social and economic...
The Kishau Multipurpose Project has cleared a major hurdle after six states agreed to move ahead with the long-pending dam on the Tons River. The...
Maharashtra’s drought crisis exposes Mumbai’s deep dependence on rural regions, natural ecosystems and interconnected urban systems. From water...
The pressure to fix every conflict, maintain every relationship and remain constantly available can turn persistence into an unhealthy obligation....
The Supreme Court has said citizens cannot face criminal prosecution merely for choosing not to sing Vande Mataram, invoking the constitutional...
The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused released after a violation of Article 22(1) cannot be re-arrested by the investigating agency without...
Three suspects have been arrested and an SIT formed after two Class 10 students were allegedly stopped and harassed in Bihar’s Jamui on September...
SEBI’s Closing Auction Session should be subjected to a neutral, evidence-based assessment rather than being treated as a mechanism that must...
The 2026 BRICS summit and Modi-Xi engagement have created an opening for a possible thaw in India-China relations. India can maintain strong border...
The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre over steep retail mark-ups on medicines, including cancer drugs, and the financial burden on patients. The...
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington amid tensions over trade, tariffs, rare earths, AI and Taiwan. The summit seeks to manage...
Mayawati has again removed nephew Akash Anand from a key BSP organisational role, citing the need for greater political maturity. After repeated...
The recent IIT Bombay student death has renewed debate over academic pressure, social expectations and student well-being. The proposed “Swachh...
El Niño-linked rainfall deficits are intensifying drought-like conditions in Karnataka and Maharashtra, with prolonged dry spells affecting crops and...
An opinion piece discusses Rahul Gandhi’s Pune interaction with young women where he addressed patriarchy and women’s rights. The writer examines...