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What a revived Congress will mean for India today
Published on Aug 27, 2022 08:06 PM IST
There is substantial evidence to suggest the BJP could be vulnerable in 2024. A revived Congress, under an effective and respected president, could use this to determine the election result
Behind the exodus from India’s Grand Old Party
Azad’s exit isn’t the problem. It is a symptom of a deeper problem. A party with a 140-year-old legacy is today bereft of vision, leadership, and organisation, leaving Indian democracy poorer
Just Like That | Notes on Gulzar, dramas, and the journey of Kathak
On Gulzar Saheb, a close friend with a great sense of humour, who celebrated his 88th birthday; two landmark drama events of long-standing importance in Delhi; and the release of a new book on Kathak
Published on Aug 27, 2022 08:03 PM IST
Rewinding to a bygone era of Urdu stalwarts
Nayyara Noor’s death this week brought back musical memories of the long 1980s
Published on Aug 26, 2022 08:34 PM IST
Stakes are high for India if Iran, US sign nuclear pact
Although its precise terms are yet to be unveiled, the revival of the nuclear deal would have profound implications — particularly on nuclear non-proliferation, gulf geopolitics and the global oil and gas market.
Published on Aug 26, 2022 08:26 PM IST
How confident are Indians in Modi’s India?
Our research dives into Indians’ attitudes on the state of the nation and how the PM and BJP fare
Updated on Aug 26, 2022 08:23 PM IST
The chaos of gendered language and land: A lesson from cricket
When gendered language in legal discourse systemically excludes, devalues, and trivialises women, an encouraging example comes from an unexpected quarter — cricket
Published on Aug 26, 2022 07:49 PM IST
Terms of Trade | India’s payment revolution is a statistical gold mine. Tap it
From average size of business enterprises to migration patterns and financial flows, tech revolution can help draw an intricate picture of the Indian economy
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 09:40 PM IST
First Principles | Why IRCTC is selling passenger data
Conversations with people at the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology suggest much is going on in the background.
Published on Aug 26, 2022 10:25 AM IST
For effective fundraising, treat donors as partners
Preying on guilt or pity is one way to elicit funds. A better way is to make a donor feel a partner in the work.
Published on Aug 26, 2022 10:21 AM IST
The issues with maximum data and minimum privacy
Since the privacy judgment five years ago, two evident trends have compromised the promise of privacy in the context of data protection and surveillance reforms.
Published on Aug 26, 2022 10:17 AM IST
The silence in the Bilkis Bano case is deafening
From political leadership and the media to citizens, the release of the gang rapists and murderers in this case has not shaken our collective conscience
Published on Aug 26, 2022 10:02 AM IST
The art of a good unicorn | How ONDC will catapult D2C (Direct-To-Consumer)
The ONDC (Open Network For Digital Commerce) will provide a further impetus to the D2C (Direct-To-Consumer) business model, which has already been on the rise against the backdrop of COVID-19.
Published on Aug 25, 2022 07:03 PM IST
Taiwan: Tracing the roots of the US-China standoff
The US and China have each accused the other of changing the status quo on Taiwan, leading to the standoff. They are both correct because each country has a different perspective on what the status quo is.
Published on Aug 24, 2022 09:10 PM IST
India’s key role in 21st century non-alignment
As Covid-19, the climate crisis, and Russia’s war in Ukraine exacerbate inequities in the world order, there is a strategic relevance for India to be a leader of developing nations in their quest for equity and autonomy
Published on Aug 24, 2022 09:05 PM IST
The crucial interlinking of soil degradation and health
A recent global symposium by the Food and Agricultural Organisation highlighted the urgency to protect soil in order to build nutritious agri-food systems for enhanced human health
Published on Aug 24, 2022 07:46 PM IST
Keeping up with UP | Can caste census challenge Hindu nationalism?
The question is: Will the caste census have the same traction as Mandal? Can it actually break the Hindu bloc?
Published on Aug 24, 2022 06:16 PM IST
Lessons from the past on the threat of a nuclear war
The Russia-Ukraine war is one symptom of a changing international system, with a public nonchalance toward nuclear weapons. That disregard is in contrast to 40 years ago.
Updated on Aug 23, 2022 08:47 PM IST
India at 100: Charting the future of Indian health care
For India’s journey ahead, we recommend interventions in four critical areas of public health: Health infrastructure, medical workforce, research and development (R&D), and medical tourism.
Updated on Aug 23, 2022 08:44 PM IST
Managing the rise of a more assertive China
Nancy Pelosi’s decision to visit Taiwan sparked an aggressive response from Beijing. A more assertive China will only create further friction in the region. India, and the global community, will need to find ways to counter this change
Published on Aug 23, 2022 08:36 PM IST
Atmanirbhar Bharat needs high-end precision weapons
How can India build and deploy advanced weapons such as the R9X or the Spice? The answer is clear: By building a strong domestic edifice in semiconductors and microelectronics.
Published on Aug 22, 2022 10:24 PM IST
India must reassess its maritime strategy
China’s aggressive push in the Indian Ocean necessitates a response. But to bolster India’s maritime strength, Delhi will need to urgently effect a raft of changes
Published on Aug 22, 2022 09:57 PM IST
Rohingya row shows why we need a national refugee law
India needs legislation, consistent with the international refugee law principles such as non-refoulement that governs refugees
Published on Aug 22, 2022 09:37 PM IST
Hutong Cat | Stocktaking at the Communist party's secretive beach retreat
The secretive CPC conclave at Beidaihe is one such event in the CPC political calendar, details of which are a mystery, making it the perfect backdrop for conjecture and speculation
Published on Aug 22, 2022 02:40 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Good news, the Mumbai Marathon is back
I was pleased to hear about the return of the Marathon for several reasons. First and most obviously, it is a sign that things are returning to normal. Secondly, I like the way the Marathon brings Mumbai together.
Published on Aug 22, 2022 02:37 PM IST
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Distantly Close | Inside the Congress: Rahul may not contest for party chief
While Rahul will be on Bharat-Jodo yatra during the Congress polls, Ashok Gehlot is under pressure to contest for party presidency
Updated on Aug 22, 2022 11:53 AM IST
Prepare now for the era of quantum computing
Quantum computing will solve complex scientific problems in a matter of seconds. However, if not regulated, it can be very dangerous. Our failings with AI hold key lessons
Published on Aug 21, 2022 09:19 PM IST
Navigating the rapid pace of urbanisation in India
While some pioneering and far-sighted programmes have been launched to improve urban areas, the pace of urbanisation is so rapid that merely fixing existing towns may not work.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 08:49 PM IST
India’s tightrope walk in a hostile neighbourhood
Our neighbourhood is on fire on all sides. When a country’s liberal institutions begin to deteriorate, conservative elements take over.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 08:45 PM IST
What ails India’s sport governance structure
The national sports federation’s usual governance practices do not place either the sport or the athlete front and centre; that space is reserved for official egos, whims and political clout
Updated on Aug 20, 2022 08:58 PM IST
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