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Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal comes out of the Rouse Avenue Court after he was produced by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

Shobhaa De | A taste of Tibet at Nathu La … and it’s not chilly momos

Despite facing money laundering allegations, Arvind Kejriwal sees surge in popularity

05 Apr 2024 11:52 PM

J.K. Rowling poses for photographers upon her arrival at the premiere of the film 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald', in London, Nov. 13, 2018. Police say J.K. Rowling didn't break the law with tweets criticizing Scotland’s new hate speech law and referring to transgender women as men. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

Farrukh Dhondy | Scotland makes ‘hate’ a crime… J.K. Rowling will test new law

J.K. Rowling's opposition to transgender policies has sparked debate over Scotland's new hate crime law.

05 Apr 2024 11:43 PM

In a landscape marked by shifting alliances, the BJP asserts dominance while the INDIA coalition struggles to forge a cohesive identity. (PTI File Image)

Shikha Mukerjee | Too many mutations hurt coalition politics’ viability

As the BJP asserts dominance, INDIA coalition grapples with internal dissent & strategic uncertainties in the evolving political landscape

05 Apr 2024 12:07 AM

Breaking the stigma and ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare is essential for women's autonomy. (Image: storyset by Freepik)

Indira Behara | Time to expand women’s right to make choices about abortion

Navigating Reproductive Rights: Assessing India's MTP Act Amid Global Developments

04 Apr 2024 11:44 PM

Rajesh Kumar Khullar, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Haryana. (Image: Wikipedia)

Dilip Cherian | Haryana CM’s chief principal secy takes flak for poll activity

Opposition calls for removal of top officials citing alleged violations

04 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

On balance, the India-EFTA deal appears interesting, but its course will certainly require deft navigation to avoid any one-way adverse balance sheet for India. (Representational Image: DC)

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Ensure India isn’t taken for a ride in trade deals

Examining the implications and challenges of India's landmark trade pact with European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

04 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

In this Thursday, March 28, 2024 file photo Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal leaves the Rouse Avenue Court where he was produced in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi. A Delhi court Monday sent Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

Aakar Patel | With CM in jail, Opposition accounts frozen, election not free and fair

Allegations of election rigging raise concerns about the integrity of India's democracy.

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena arrives at the South Block after being summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 27, 2024. India on Wednesday summoned the senior US diplomat and lodged a strong protest against Washington's remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (PTI Photo)

K.C. Singh | West’s disquiet about India: Meddling or friendly nudge?

Diplomatic tensions escalate as US voices concern over India's election conduct.

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

President Joe Biden speaks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in the East Room of the White House, Friday, June 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Sanjaya Baru | Are India-US relations going into a free fall?

Recent developments cast shadows on the once-blossoming ties between the two democracies, posing challenges for future diplomacy

01 Apr 2024 1:04 AM

Best-selling author Holly Jackson's success story highlights the power of leveraging platforms like BookTok to reach wider audiences. (Image: Twitter)

Kishwar Desai | To grab readers, go to BookTok... Cancer can't rob Kate of gravitas

As best-selling authors become younger, the literary landscape undergoes a vibrant transformation, attracting a new generation of readers.

01 Apr 2024 12:33 AM

Ranjona Banerji | Sonam Wangchuk’s Himalayan blunder!

Amidst distractions and misplaced priorities, the looming crisis in India's Himalayan region demands attention and action.

31 Mar 2024 12:36 AM

Exploring the intersection of shastrartha and electoral politics: promoting civilized conversations and intellectual exchange in Indian society. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

Pavan K. Varma | Whom to elect? Let the civil discourse decide it

Embracing the tradition of shastrartha, Indian civil discourse finds its roots in ancient dialogues and intellectual exchange.

31 Mar 2024 12:31 AM

AAP MP Raghav Chadha. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan).

Anita Katyal | Will Raghav Chadha be arrested next? Kanhaiya loses out once again

Political maneuvering and speculations unfold as parties strategise for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

31 Mar 2024 12:19 AM

All the jaw-dropping data about inequality points to distress on the ground. (Uzmi Athar/Press Trust of India via AP)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Why isn’t rising inequality turning into a poll issue?

Despite India's penthouse prosperity, staggering inequality persists, raising questions about its sustainability and societal implications.

30 Mar 2024 12:11 AM

Controversy swirls around TikTok as political interests clash over free speech and foreign ownership. (AA File Image)

Farrukh Dhondy | Getting the news from TikTok and social media: Will bid to ban work?

TikTok Ban Controversy Sparks Debate Over Free Speech and Foreign Ownership

30 Mar 2024 12:03 AM

Contradictions in everyday life: A maze of paradoxes and truths. (Image: Freepik)

Devi Kar | Life can be full of paradoxes… But say ‘no’ to contradictions

The article delves into the intricate dance between contradictions and truths shaping human existence.

29 Mar 2024 12:16 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

Indranil Banerjie | After Modi’s blitzkrieg, can the BJP crack South India?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensifies focus on South India as key to his electoral ambitions.

28 Mar 2024 11:50 PM

AAP's legal cell members protest in support of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, outside the Patiala House Court in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 27, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Dilip Cherian | Kejriwal arrest puts Delhi chief secy in hot seat ahead of summer

Delhi's water woes worsen as Kejriwal's arrest sidelines him, placing Atishi Marlena in charge. Crisis looms amid power struggles.

28 Mar 2024 12:10 AM

Landmark elections amidst inequality: examining democracy's duty beyond the ballot box. (PTI File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Inequality and democracy: Can it ensure a better life?

Amidst the electoral fervor, the stark realities of economic inequality cast a sobering shadow over the celebration of democracy.

28 Mar 2024 12:04 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay during the inauguration of the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital, in Thimphu, Bhutan, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Wasbir Hussain | India’s Himalayan embrace: Thimphu ties get enhanced

PM Modi's visit to Bhutan reinforces strong ties, promises support for development projects.

27 Mar 2024 12:07 AM

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