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An aircraft airdrops humanitarian aid over the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from central Gaza, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. AP/PTI

Kamal Davar | Can our forces learn lessons from conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine?

Global conflict dynamics: Lessons for India's military preparedness

06 May 2024 12:05 AM

Despite numerous setbacks, the author perseveres to create a video showcasing his book. (Image: senivpetro on Freepik)

Shashi Warrier | That time I got asked to vlog about my book

From Procrastination to Persistence: A Humorous Tale of Recording a YouTube Video

04 May 2024 11:51 PM

Vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation, can lead to preventable disease outbreaks. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)

Chandrakant Lahariya | All vaccines have minimal, but rare risks; don’t worry over Covishield

Historical vaccine skepticism continues to impact public health, emphasizing the importance of accurate information.

04 May 2024 11:46 PM

Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna. (Image: Twitter)

Indranil Banerjie | The Revanna scandal isn’t about sex, but criminality

From historical figures to contemporary leaders, sexual misconduct scandals plague politics globally.

04 May 2024 11:39 PM

Amid Maharashtra Diwas celebrations, political parties slug it out ahead of crucial elections. (Image: Twitter)

Shobhaa De | Jai Maharashtra! Jai India! May the worthy succeed…

Celebrating Maharashtra's Formation Amidst Intense Political Campaigning and Voter Confusion

04 May 2024 12:05 AM

Parsi community members visit a fire temple on the occasion of 'Navroz', the Parsi New Year, at Kappawala Agiary in Mumbai, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Farrukh Dhondy | Parsis are now an endangered lot; let’s look for ways to stop extinction

An open letter to Mumbai Parsi Panchayat raises questions about religious practices and community identity

04 May 2024 12:01 AM

As Congress grapples with tax policy, the battle lines are drawn between appealing to the affluent urbanites and addressing the needs of the marginalised. (AA File Image)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Will ‘Robin Hood’ taxes be the answer for India?

Political discourse swirls around the dilemma of wealth tax policy in India

03 May 2024 12:05 AM

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav. (File Image: PTI)

Dilip Cherian | The silence of empty chairs in the corridors of MP govt bodies

Chief Minister's minimalist approach leaves key commissions vacant

02 May 2024 12:00 AM

The other day a young mother who works in a beauty parlour came to me for some advice. “How can I make my seven-year-old son sit down to study? Their school makes them study very hard and his life comprises tests and exams and there is no time to play. I have requested my sister-in-law to supervise because I feel too tired to sit down with him after a full day’s work.” (Representative Image: PTI)

Devi Kar | Let’s scrap board exams, it’s ruining India’s young

Critique of exam-centric education system urges for reforms to preserve childhood and promote holistic learning

02 May 2024 12:00 AM

The Unspoken China Factor: Silence on Growing Threat in India's Electoral Discourse. — Representational Image/AFP

Bhopinder Singh | Amid talk of India’s rising global role, not even a whisper on China intrusion

Amid Foreign Policy Successes, China's Assertiveness Remains Conspicuously Absent from Political Discourse

01 May 2024 12:05 AM

A voter gets his finger marked with indelible ink during voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mathura, Friday, April 26, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shikha Mukerjee | Disenchanted voters bad news in ‘wave-less’ polls

Declining Voter Turnout Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction With Political Establishment

01 May 2024 12:05 AM

Aakar Patel | Apex court rulings on Hindutva give BJP, RSS room to further agenda

Landmark Supreme Court judgments on Hindutva, communal rhetoric, and electoral politics

30 Apr 2024 12:02 AM

Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha polls, in Solapur, Maharashtra, Monday, April 29, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Mohan Guruswamy | Maoism or Modism: The perils of personality cult

Drawing parallels between Mao Zedong's legacy and contemporary political dynamics in India.

29 Apr 2024 11:54 PM

A Journey Through Hyderabad's Developmental Epochs: From Nizams to KTR's Stewardship. (DC File Image)

Sanjaya Baru | Who built Hyderabad? Secret of the city’s rise

Tracing the Transformation of India's "Second Capital" Over Decades

29 Apr 2024 12:11 AM

The cover image 'Ten Years to Save the West' by Liz Truss, former British Prime Minister, turned bestselling author. (Image: Twitter)

Kishwar Desai | Booker ‘sugar daddies’ of lit; Liz’s bestseller toast of town

The Historical Ties of the Booker Prize Amidst Liz Truss's Authorial Rise

29 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with senior party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi releases the party's manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Ravi_Choudhary)

Anita Katyal | Manifesto fiasco costs Cong dear; BJP forced to lean on Chouhan

The Congress struggles to disseminate its manifesto, while BJP recalibrates strategies amidst low voter turnout and leadership dynamics.

28 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

In America, student protests for peace and justice clash with state enforcement, raising questions about democracy's essence. (Image by Arrangement)

Ranjona Banerji | Palestine, and a tale of two democracies

Student protests challenge the paradox of democracy, as law enforcement clashes with demands for peace and justice.

28 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election rally in support of Shiv Sena candidates from Kolhapur and Hatkanangale constituencies Sanjay Mandlik and Dhairyasheel Mane respectively for the Lok Sabha elections, in Kolhapur district. (PTI Photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Our inequality is inherited, curable only by solid policy

Prime Minister rallies in Kolhapur and Goa, criticises INDIA bloc's divisive agenda and accuses Congress of aiming to "loot India".

27 Apr 2024 11:12 PM

On Saturday, April 13, Gideon Falter, the chief executive of an organisation called the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, went to Aldwych in central London as the pro-Palestinian demonstration was in progress past that spot. (Image: Twitter)

Farrukh Dhondy | Amid Gaza war, efforts on to ban pro-Palestinian London protests

Accusations of anti-Semitism arise after Jewish activist's attempt to cross march route

27 Apr 2024 12:25 AM

Recent Reports Highlight Alarming Trends in Food Safety Standards Across the Nation. (Image: Freepik)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Amid row over masala, is the food we eat safe?

Recent incidents highlight growing concerns over food quality and safety in India

27 Apr 2024 12:03 AM

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