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National Stock Exchange has doubled to about Rs 400 trillion. (Photo: File/PTI)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Course corrections vital to steer India’s ship of state

A look at the symbiotic relationship between big business, electoral funding, and government policies.

13 Apr 2024 12:36 AM

In 1976, on London's Southall High Street, 18-year-old Gurdip Singh Chaggar was brutally stabbed to death. (Image: Twitter)

Farrukh Dhondy | How London’s Bangladeshis kept the racists at bay in 1970s

Recalling the Untold Stories of Resistance in Southall, Tower Hamlets, and Bradford

13 Apr 2024 12:09 AM

India — one of the world’s greatest fusion stories — cannot be divided into insiders and outsiders without splintering its soul. (Representational Photo:PTI)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Unpacking cultural pride in election-bound India

Exploring cultural pride amidst diverse Indian narratives, embracing unity beyond religious divisions, in a country of myriad influences

12 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

An airport drama in Guwahati, complete with allegations, investigations and an IPS officer sent packing! Quite a spicy saga unfolded as a senior IPS officer was swiftly repatriated to his parent Uttar Pradesh cadre, with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) giving him the boot. No reasons given, of course, but just a mysterious shuffle back to where it all began. (Representational Image: DC)

Dilip Cherian | IAS officer, her spouse caught up in Haryana land deal drama

Senior IAS officer, spouse, and former official embroiled in disputed land transaction; red flags raised by Panchkula revenue officials

12 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Mr Modi’s latest charge, that the Congress Party had “given away” Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka several decades ago, was reckless. (File Image: DC)

Padma Rao Sundarji | India-Sri Lanka tussle: Let sleeping islands lie

An in-depth analysis of the political climate in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership

11 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during a roadshow in support of BJP's candidate from South Chennai constituency Tamilisai Soundararajan, ahead of the Lok Sabha election, in Chennai, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

Sunil Gatade | Anxiety rises within BJP: Where’s buzz over polls?

As Narendra Modi aims to equal Nehru's record, challenges and uncertainties loom large over the BJP's election campaign.

10 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Why rush to war zones? Jobs at home declining

Exploring the Disparity Between Economic Growth and Social Welfare in India

09 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

A closer look at the challenges to democratic institutions and processes in the region. (Photo: PTI/Representational Image)

Aakar Patel | Free, fair polls: How Bangladesh & Pakistan show the way not to go

Erosion of Democracy in South Asia: Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan Under Scrutiny

08 Apr 2024 11:06 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Nawada, Sunday, April 7, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Will Modi’s narrative work or is the ground shifting?

Amidst assumptions of single-party rule, dissenting voices highlight the diversity and complexity of India's political reality.

07 Apr 2024 11:49 PM

India's armed forces maintain their apolitical stance, prioritizing constitutional values over partisan interests. (PTI File Image)

Bhopinder Singh | Why the Indian armed forces need to hold the line, at all times

Amid rising debates, India's military remains steadfast in its commitment to constitutional principles, steering clear of partisan politics.

07 Apr 2024 11:41 PM

An Indian Cost guard patolling boat patrols in the Palk straits in the Indian water boarders. The use of the Kachchatheevu issue for domestic political purposes has escalated tensions with Sri Lanka, echoing past instances of diplomatic maneuvering. (Image by P. Peethambaran)

Manish Tewari | Partisan politics shouldn’t guide diplomatic agenda

Recent Moves Stir Tensions with Sri Lanka, Echoing Past Instances of Political Maneuvering

07 Apr 2024 12:41 AM

Friends gather for an unexpected discussion on elections and voter preferences over a bottle of scotch. (Image: rawpixel.com on Freepik/Representational)

Shashi Warrier | For ‘pure’ politics, let ’em eat cake!

A Chance Encounter Leads to Political Insights and Market Research Plans

07 Apr 2024 12:27 AM

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)