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Psychology explains why intelligent, confident people often stay silent in groups, and how that silence can create the illusion that everyone agrees- Santanu Sen resigns as TMC national spokesperson, slams party over RG Kar row
- Centre cracked down on CJP after IB warning on possible unrest, claim Maharashtra Cong leaders
- 'Courts can hold sedition trials if accused has no objection': Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has ruled that trials under the sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, can proceed if the accused agrees. T...21 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Suvendu ascent to Bengal's top post shaped by decisive victories, unrelenting battle against MamataSuvendu Adhikari became West Bengal's new Chief Minister on Saturday. He was sworn in at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Adhikari's rise follo...10 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- Suvendu's rise to Bengal's top chair marked by key wins and fierce opposition to Mamata BanerjeeSuvendu Adhikari has been formally chosen as the leader of the BJP's legislative wing in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the ...08 May, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Fred Korematsu: 'If you have the feeling that something is wrong...'—Inspiring quotes by the a national civil rights hero who resisted the internment of Japanese Americans during WWIIQuote of the Day: Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American, defied Executive Order 9066, leading to his arrest and a Supreme Court case that uph...30 Apr, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- Controversial quote of the day by Mao Zedong: “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.”Mao Zedong's famous declaration, "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun," articulated in 1927, posits that military strength, no...21 Apr, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
- With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam WashingtonOver 2,500 National Guard troops remain in Washington D.C. eight months after a crime emergency declaration, patrolling streets and tourist...20 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Ashoka vs Qin Shi Huang: Two contrasting paths to unity and empire-buildingMore than two millennia ago, leaders Qin Shi Huang in China and Ashoka in India confronted the vital issue of creating unity within their r...11 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- IT rule tweaks only clarificatory, don't expand govt power: MeitY SecretarySocial groups warn oversight of online user content may increase censorship, industry pushes back against mandatory compliance with 'adviso...07 Apr, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- Quote of the day by the youngest US President John F. Kennedy: ‘Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make…’John F. Kennedy understood that societal pressure builds when dialogue is refused, leading to potential upheaval. His presidency navigated ...06 Apr, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- “Be a Team Player”: Why Employees Feel Pressured to Stay Silent at WorkThe phrase 'team player' often signals a need for agreement, not just collaboration. In some workplaces, speaking out or questioning decisi...20 Mar, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Congress delegation meets Gujarat Governor, accuses BJP of indulging in 'bulldozer politics'The delegation, which included Leader of Opposition Sukhram Rathwa, AICC Gujarat in charge Raghu Sharma and several MLAs and senior leaders...23 Apr, 2022, 10.01 PM IST
- Dissent is normal to civilisation, it can't be equated to 'terrorism': Romila Thapar"Dissent is normal to civilisation and it can not be equated to terrorism. It is now being denied by weakening the democratic institutions,...02 Dec, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
- Arrest of activists shows 'emergency-like' conditions prevailing in country: Yashwant SinhaThe Pune police yesterday raided residences of several prominent activists in several states and arrested at least five of them for suspect...29 Aug, 2018, 05.43 PM IST
- Free expression in varsities under threat: Manmohan Singh"Regrettably, independent thinking and free expression at Indian universities are now under threat," Manmohan Singh said.20 Jan, 2017, 04.28 PM IST
- Suppressing dissent diminishes essence of democracy: Vice President Hamid AnsariAnsari strongly pitched for affirmative action for Muslims as a prerequisite to ensure a the success of the government's 'sabka saath sabka...24 Sep, 2015, 05.32 PM IST
- CPI(M) welcomes SC verdict on "draconian" IT Act provisionCPI(M) while welcoming the verdict, said the section defended civil liberties and was often misused by governments to suppress dissent.24 Mar, 2015, 04.45 PM IST
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