Indian citizenship debate: Satirical take on passport proof rowA satirical take on the debate over passports and citizenship, exploring identity, migration and bureaucracy with humour while questioning ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
No AIIF or buts, FFBWill get our goalsThe All India Football Federation has humorously proposed a rebranding as the Football Federation of Bharat, perhaps believing that a name ...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Thailand attracts far more tourists than India despite a higher per capita income. Shashi Tharoor explains whyShashi Tharoor advocates for significant policy reforms and infrastructure development to enhance India's tourism. He suggests greater priv...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Nearly 150 Indians languish in Bangladeshi prisons even after completing their sentencesMany Indian nationals remain imprisoned in Bangladesh long after their sentences end. Procedural delays and identification issues are preve...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Uzbekistan can provide more incentives to Indian pharma firms, aims to become regional hub for supplyUzbekistan is inviting Indian drug companies to invest more. They are offering better subsidies and technology help. This aims to make Uzbe...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
'Our India policy starts with a clean slate and shared economic goals'Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is visiting India to foster stronger ties. The new Nepali government prioritizes good governance an...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Friday OTT releases of the week: Dhurandhar The Revenge to Brown to Made In India: A Titan Story, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5This week's OTT lineup has something for everyone, from action-packed thrillers and crime mysteries to family dramas and romantic comedies....
04 Jun, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Is India's 1991 economic model dead? Why 'reforms' aren't enough & the state must step inIndia faces economic headwinds from global events and domestic investor wariness. The traditional reform model is no longer sufficient. Str...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades agoSouth Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems fr...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Delhi Gymkhana Club closure: India’s cities are losing conversational biodiversity as social spaces fragmentAs exclusive clubs and gated communities gain popularity, they often create an environment where shared experiences stifle diversity. Think...
31 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
CCI's first chairman Dhanendra Kumar dies in fire at south Delhi home; AC blast suspectedFormer Competition Commission of India Chairman Dhanendra Kumar passed away after a fire at his Hauz Khas residence. The blaze was possibly...
28 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Unplug dead PSUs PS bureaucratic zzzIndia's government struggles to close ailing state-owned companies. Bureaucratic hurdles and complex asset sales delay closures. This ties ...
25 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST