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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the media after the state Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill during a special session, in Dehradun, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Anita Anand | ‘Live-in’ policing: Uttarakhand goes down a slippery & dangerous path

Scrutinizing Uttarakhand's UCC Bill and its Implications

11 Feb 2024 9:33 PM

Former Indian President KR Narayanan - AFP PHOTO.

Bhopinder Singh | Looking back… Those in high office kept State & religion apart

President K.R. Narayanan's tenure showcased an unwavering commitment to constitutional principles.

11 Feb 2024 1:53 AM

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | My futile quest for tranquility and solitude

Escaping the Loudspeaker Festival: A Hilarious Journey to Silence

11 Feb 2024 1:45 AM

Anand Mahindra's representational image which is an Artificial Intelligence-generated (AI) deep fake video to warn people about the dangers of such content. (DC File Image)

Manish Tewari | We need legal framework to regulate AI, deep fakes

Rise of Deep Fakes Spurs Global Legislative Action, India Faces Growing Threat

11 Feb 2024 1:31 AM

Members of Uttarakhand Numainda Group protest against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill during a special session of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, in Dehradun, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shobhaa De | Mandatory registration of ‘live-ins’? Way over the top!

Uttarakhand's new law on live-in relationships faces criticism for intruding into personal lives; concerns for women's autonomy.

10 Feb 2024 12:18 AM

"Trolley Times" a portraiture of historic farmers protest by Gurvinder Singh. (Image:Instagram)

Farrukh Dhondy | Can docus lead to justice? Will Trolley Times have an impact?

Gurvinder Singh's 'Trolley Times' artfully captures the essence of the Indian farmers' protest, offering a unique historical record.

10 Feb 2024 12:06 AM

BJP's moves and opposition counterplays redefine the dynamics of Indian governance. (Representational image: AFP)

Sunil Gatade | BJP, party in a hurry, puts allies at risk, not just Opposition

BJP's relentless expansion, alleged election rigging & strategic political moves cast shadow on democratic integrity & opposition resilience

09 Feb 2024 12:08 AM

Dilip Cherian | Switching tracks, ex-railway boss brings vision to Trai

Anil Kumar Lahoti's move from Railway Board to TRAI demonstrates leadership versatility

08 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

The tax-to-GDP ratio remains range-bound between a low 9.98 per cent (2009) and a high 11.17 per cent (2024). Constrained revenues impede public investment. (Representational Image. DC)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Budget: Is govt trying to do too much to be effective?

India's robust economic growth projections contrast with fiscal concerns, prompting calls for strategic fiscal management

08 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, center, Chairman of Pakistan People's Party, waves to his supporters during an election campaign rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

Maleeha Lodhi | What to look out for as Pakistan votes tomorrow in crucial polls

By arrangement with Dawn

07 Feb 2024 12:20 AM

Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment in Rafah on the southern Gaza Strip on February 6, 2024 amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by Mahmud Hams / AFP)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Keep migrants safe as they seek jobs in conflict zones

Last May, Israel and India officially signed an agreement that allows 42,000 Indians to work in Israel in construction and nursing.

07 Feb 2024 12:04 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI File Image)

Shikha Mukerjee | Cynicism versus principles: Will voters reward venality?

The BJP's Bihar maneuver: A testament to the triumph of political pragmatism over principles.

05 Feb 2024 11:40 PM

Shifting sands of ideology: Tracing BJP's policy evolution from Jan Sangh origins. (Representational image: ANI)

Aakar Patel | How the BJP has changed basics of where it stands over the decades

BJP's touted 'Integral Humanism' philosophy raises questions as manifestos reveal stark discrepancies over the years

05 Feb 2024 11:30 PM

The Union Budget by Nirmala Sitharaman raises questions about the government's focus on the distant future and past, neglecting present issues like unemployment. The "K-shaped" growth, where the rich benefit while the poor struggle, continues, with subsidies favoring non-risk-taking businesses. (Image: PTI)

Sanjaya Baru | Modi’s economic, political strategy is Ram bharose

Political outcomes seem increasingly detached from economic realities, raising concerns among citizens

05 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has impressed everyone by telling them that he regularly fasts for thirty-six hours starting on a Sunday evening and continuing till Tuesday morning. So, for those 36 hours he has only tea or coffee. (Image: AFP)

Kishwar Desai | Will fasting help Sunak better his image? Greta got better of UK cops

From PM Modi's spiritual fasting to PM Rishi Sunak's disciplined 36-hour fast, leaders' unique practices make headlines

05 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)

Pavan K. Varma | Nitish takes ‘Aya Ram, Gaya Ram’ to new low

Nitish Kumar's Political Odyssey: From 'Sushasan Babu' to the Chair's Captive"

04 Feb 2024 12:25 AM

A picture taken from Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip shows smoke rising over buildings in Khan Yunis during Israeli bombardment on February 2, 2024, as fighting continues between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP)

Shashi Warrier | Is it always so wrong to sit on the fence?

Friendship tested, opinions clashed: A tense encounter between two guests sparks a heated debate on religion, politics, and global conflicts

04 Feb 2024 12:20 AM

Chief Minister Hemant Soren delivers a video message before his arrest by Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with a money laundering case, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Anita Katyal | Did Hemant get the last laugh? The new politics of Odia pride...

Intrigues, seat uncertainties, dissent, and succession speculations reshape the political landscape.

03 Feb 2024 11:54 PM

Farrukh Dhondy | How talk about Gaza ‘genocide’ by Bibi’s Israel roils UK politics

The withholding of food, water, medical supplies, fuel and electricity to the population of Gaza is motivated by three historical divides.

03 Feb 2024 12:57 AM

Sikh couple's shame: U.S. court unveils horrors of exploitation and abuse on young relative. (AA File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Global migration & India: Crisis will only get worse

Amid Ayodhya celebrations, a disturbing tale of exploitation unfolds: a Sikh couple's abuse of a migrant relative revealed in US court

03 Feb 2024 12:48 AM

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