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Farrukh Dhondy | Of ‘Transgenderism’; Battles Over Choices by Men & Women on Sexual Preferences

Farrukh Dhondy | Of ‘Transgenderism’; Battles Over Choices by Men &...

Writers and courts weigh in as transgender rights clash with biology and law

16 May 2025 10:08 PM IST

Shobhaa De | ‘Sindoor’ Was Modi’s Finest Hour: Next, Let’s Win Peace!

Shobhaa De | ‘Sindoor’ Was Modi’s Finest Hour: Next, Let’s Win Peace!

Indians and Pakistanis abroad share pain, as India shows strength and calm

16 May 2025 8:54 PM IST

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The Conundrum of Caste Calculus in India’s Polity

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The Conundrum of Caste Calculus in India’s...

Politics shifts as caste groups push for identity, rights, and representation

15 May 2025 9:28 PM IST

Dilip Cherian | If N-Bomb Falls, Those on LoC Can Survive in Civilian Bunkers

Dilip Cherian | If N-Bomb Falls, Those on LoC Can Survive in Civilian...

Reinforced shelters provide refuge, not just for soldiers but for families too.

15 May 2025 8:23 PM IST

Kamal Davar | Many Questions on Future of Pakistan’s’ jihadi General’: Will He Remain, or Fall?

Kamal Davar | Many Questions on Future of Pakistan’s’ jihadi General’:...

Pakistan Army chief's actions risk war with India and unrest at home

14 May 2025 10:44 PM IST

Patralekha Chatterjee | Human Capital India’s Real Arsenal As Tensions Simmer

Patralekha Chatterjee | Human Capital India’s Real Arsenal As Tensions...

Strategic focus on education, health, and skills is crucial to India's security and global future.

14 May 2025 10:06 PM IST

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | A Voice of Sanity Exposes Deep Divide Within India

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | A Voice of Sanity Exposes Deep Divide Within...

In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, a young widow’s message exposes India’s deepening social divide

13 May 2025 8:47 PM IST

Bhopinder Singh | Top Officials of Secular India Must Stay Away From Religiosity

Bhopinder Singh | Top Officials of Secular India Must Stay Away From...

In a time of rising social polarisation, constitutional functionaries must balance personal faith with public...

13 May 2025 8:08 PM IST

Aakar Patel | Cohesive Security Strategy Needed: ‘Doval Doctrine’ Can Be First Step

Aakar Patel | Cohesive Security Strategy Needed: ‘Doval Doctrine’ Can...

As national security challenges evolve, India’s defence strategy remains in limbo, with a key defence committee failing...

13 May 2025 1:21 AM IST

Sunanda K.Datta-Ray | Will Caste Remain a Crutch for India’s Political Class? Reflections

Sunanda K.Datta-Ray | Will Caste Remain a Crutch for India’s Political...

As calls for a caste census grow louder, India risks entrenching social divisions while political expediency overshadows...

13 May 2025 12:48 AM IST

M.P. Nathanael | Manipur Unrest Enters Year Two; Normalcy Still Elusive

M.P. Nathanael | Manipur Unrest Enters Year Two; Normalcy Still...

Normalcy in Manipur will be a far cry until Meiteis and Kuki-Zo freely move in the hills and valley without any fear of...

12 May 2025 6:51 AM IST

SANJAYOVACHA | Wars Help Promote Sales for Military Industrial Complex

SANJAYOVACHA | Wars Help Promote Sales for Military Industrial Complex

Any war is viewed by arms suppliers as an opportunity to test technology in real time. Hence, when new technologies get...

12 May 2025 2:40 AM IST