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Robert Vadra. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma)

Anita Katyal | Madhav says no vacancy at top; Vadra's curious pitch...

ntrigue and Speculation Surrounding Potential Congress Candidates and Leadership Dynamics

14 April 2024 12:06 AM IST

A monkey caught in the act, adding a touch of humor to unexpected wildlife encounters in Adyar. (Image: Krishna Shastri Devulapalli)

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | My low-budget urban wildlife adventures

Monkey Business and Serpentine Surprises: A Humorous Tale from Adyar

14 April 2024 12:05 AM IST

BJP supporters wear masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Union Home Minister Amit Shahs public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Noida, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Pavan K. Varma | Post Ayodhya euphoria, will govt be called to...

The over-reliance on Prime Minister Modi in the campaign raises questions about the party's leadership dynamics.

14 April 2024 12:05 AM IST

Apples warning prompts reflection on the extent of surveillance in the modern digital era. (Photo by AFP)

AA Edit | Big Brother watches us all

Apple's cautionary message underscores the pervasive threat of spyware in today's digital landscape.

13 April 2024 1:00 AM IST

According to Mr Liyuo, India and China have such a long history of sharing belief and knowledge between them. So a new era will see us coming closer. China and India should play a major role to augment global governance and Asian sentiments. Representational Image/AFP

AA Edit | Is there a slight thaw in Delhi-Beijing ties?

A shift in focus from past confrontations with Pakistan to current tensions with China marks the political discourse.

13 April 2024 12:51 AM IST

An investor outside the stock market, the BSE. (Photo: File/PTI)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Course corrections vital to steer India's ship of...

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

13 April 2024 12:36 AM IST

In 1976, on Londons 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...

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

13 April 2024 12:09 AM IST

The Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission of India to hold the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30 next year. (AP)

AA Edit | Voters have a right to know leaders' assets; probe spikes

Recent ruling allows candidates to omit minor movable assets in filings, focusing on significant holdings to assess...

12 April 2024 12:00 AM IST

JNU Vice Chancellor Professor M Jagadesh Kumar said the university has streamlined many procedures by adopting digital technologies over the last four years and more such reforms are in the offing.

AA Edit | Honours for India's elite univs

QS rankings highlight significant improvement in Indian universities

12 April 2024 12:00 AM IST

Students walk in formation with the Indian flag during full dress rehearsal. (Representational Photo:PTI)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Unpacking cultural pride in election-bound...

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

12 April 2024 12:00 AM IST

According to the data with the department of personnel and training (DoPT), only 153 IAS officers were appointed on Central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) in 2018-19, as compared to 247 during 2016-17, 320 in 2015-16, and 340 in 2014-15.

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

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

12 April 2024 12:00 AM IST

The 21-17-10 formula, with 10 seats going to Sharad Pawars NCP, which also suffered the pangs of a split, reflects reality. The Congress and NCP had lost considerable ground after an incongruous alliance with the Shiv Sena. (File Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Cong clinches Maha bargain

Shiv Sena gains prominence in Maharashtra alliance, with Congress settling for fewer seats; alliance aims to counter...

11 April 2024 12:00 AM IST