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21st Century Cars. 16th Century Driving Habits.
May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
The PM has called for spending wisely—starting at the pump. The bigger leak is at the traffic signal. Outside Parliament in Delhi, convoy vehicles often stand for hours waiting for MPs and VIPs — engines…
May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
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Bengal: When fear recedes, the voter returns
May 4, 2026, 4:36 PM IST
Although elections were held across five states and Union Territories, the nation’s—indeed the world’s—eyes were fixated on West Bengal. Some were hopeful, some were worried, but everyone was watching. A BJP win was on the…
May 4, 2026, 4:36 PM IST
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The hellhole we carry within
April 24, 2026, 11:16 AM IST
There’s a pattern here — and it’s not about what Donald Trump said. It’s about how we react every single time someone outside says something unflattering about India. Let’s get the facts right first. Trump…
April 24, 2026, 11:16 AM IST
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Why the US-Iran pause is already unravelling
April 9, 2026, 11:30 AM IST
A ceasefire announced in ambiguity, threatened in the same breath by its own architect, and brokered by a state that once hid Osama bin Laden next to its military academy. This is not peace — it…
April 9, 2026, 11:30 AM IST
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The end of Naxalism wasn’t won in encounters—it was built on roads, schools, and trust
March 31, 2026, 11:49 AM IST
India didn’t just fight Left Wing Extremism. It made it irrelevant. For years, Left Wing Extremism in India was seen as a law-and-order problem. It never really was. It was a vacuum. Where the state…
March 31, 2026, 11:49 AM IST
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AI Summit: While critics nitpick, the world exults, India builds the future
February 19, 2026, 12:14 PM IST
Naysayers may say whatever they wish, but the overwhelming impression at the India AI Impact Summit is one of awe—bordering on disbelief—at what India has achieved, delivered, and now promises to build. Speaker after illustrious…
February 19, 2026, 12:14 PM IST
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Manufactured perception vs electoral reality: The true scale of student-led movements
February 14, 2026, 8:27 AM IST
The recent electoral outcome in Bangladesh presents a striking contrast between perception and reality. The student movement, which had played a visible role in the chain of events that led to a change in government…
February 14, 2026, 8:27 AM IST
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From G20 glory to stadium shame
January 15, 2026, 1:05 PM IST
If India can host the world with perfection once, why does it fail so consistently when it comes to sport? The Indian Open Badminton — one of the premier events on the global badminton calendar…
January 15, 2026, 1:05 PM IST
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Racial attacks, the North East, and the Idea of India
December 29, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
The racial attack on a young man from Tripura pursuing his MBA in Dehradun—being called “chinki,” “momo,” “Chinese”—is not merely offensive. It is infuriating, and it strikes at the very idea of India. What do…
December 29, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
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Delhi pollution: Knee-jerk governance, perverse incentives, and the cost we refuse to count
December 19, 2025, 12:08 PM IST
Delhi’s pollution crisis is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a textbook example of how not to govern complex urban problems—through fragmented thinking, selective enforcement, and reflexive, last-minute responses. While Delhi dominates the…
December 19, 2025, 12:08 PM IST
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Messi in Kolkata, and the familiar Indian sports farce
December 13, 2025, 10:16 PM IST
Lionel Messi’s visit to football-crazy Kolkata should have been a celebration. Instead, it became yet another reminder of how badly Indian sport is organised—and, more importantly, who really matters in our sporting ecosystem. Fans paid…
December 13, 2025, 10:16 PM IST
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IndiGo cannot hold a nation hostage — accountability must be non-negotiable
December 5, 2025, 9:50 PM IST
IndiGo has finally secured a reprieve from the government after the new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) rule was kept in abeyance, allowing operations to stabilise. But the relief came only after days of unprecedented…
December 5, 2025, 9:50 PM IST
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Summit @60 – Cycling to Umling La, the highest road in the world
September 11, 2025, 12:55 PM IST
If you had told me, back when I was a Delhi boy dodging traffic circles and auto-rickshaws, that I’d celebrate my 60th birthday at 19,024 feet, I would’ve laughed, coughed, and asked for a nimbu…
September 11, 2025, 12:55 PM IST
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When friends turn into targets
August 6, 2025, 9:07 PM IST
As he had threatened, the US president Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25 percent duty on India over its continued purchase of Russian oil. India has flatly denied the allegation, pointing out that the…
August 6, 2025, 9:07 PM IST
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Degree. Yes. Employable? Not quite
July 3, 2025, 2:05 PM IST
A post by a LinkedIn user, Sanket S, has been doing the rounds, almost going viral: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sanket-s-669b0013_education-fmcg-foodtech-activity-7343491703124688896-e9LE He recently hired three graduates from top-tier private Indian institutions—specialising in business, food, and hospitality. Each had spent…
July 3, 2025, 2:05 PM IST
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Ceasefire after the upper hand: A strategic move, not a retreat
May 10, 2025, 8:02 PM IST
There’s a palpable sense of disappointment among many Indians today, especially within strategic and nationalist circles, over India agreeing to a ceasefire with Pakistan. The prevailing sentiment is that India had the upper hand —…
May 10, 2025, 8:02 PM IST
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Terror in Pahalgam: A grim reminder of what Kashmir stands to lose
April 22, 2025, 11:36 PM IST
A cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam has once again shaken Kashmir’s fragile yet hard-earned calm. What was meant to be a serene vacation turned into horror as armed militants opened fire on a group of…
April 22, 2025, 11:36 PM IST
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What the Tiger sees: A jungle of grace, a chorus of chaos
March 24, 2025, 3:29 PM IST
A personal journey through Ranthambhore, where awe meets unease in the company of stripes and silence. My recent trip to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve was nothing short of magical. Nestled in the southeastern part of Rajasthan,…
March 24, 2025, 3:29 PM IST
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The harsh reality of sports in India: Is it only for the rich?
February 27, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
Pullela Gopichand, one of India’s badminton greats and the greatest badminton coaches, has stirred a hornet’s nest by saying parents shouldn’t push their kids into sports unless they are rich or have a fallback option….
February 27, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
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The Maha Kumbh: A sea of humanity in perfect harmony
February 18, 2025, 9:54 PM IST
There are some experiences that defy words, moments so colossal and awe-inspiring that any attempt to capture them in writing feels inadequate. The Maha Kumbh Mela is one such phenomenon—an ocean of faith, discipline, and…
February 18, 2025, 9:54 PM IST
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