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'The Iran war is not a close fight. It's 100:1 in favour of US-Israel'
Iran is being cast as clever, defiant and resilient in the face of overwhelming force. But this is not an even contest. It is a lopsided war being narrated as suspense
How the Election Commission has damaged faith in Indian democracy
Are the Indian government and the Election Commission rewriting poll rules unilaterally and putting democracy in peril?
- Gilles Verniers
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Opposition should have backed delimitation
Analysts had expected BJP to invoke equal representation to increase the proportion of seats in the Hindi belt, where family planning was weakest, and the population expansion was highest. Instead, it proposed a flat 50% increase in seats for all states regardless of population. BJP has the moral high ground and sounder logic
Pahalgam To Iran: Pluses & Minuses
The massacre a year before didn’t result in more Pak-backed terrorism. India’s deep strikes were effective. But, Iran’s ‘mosaic defence’ against US shows what India’s strategic capability needs
- Ajai Sahni
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Iran war shows why India’s defence budget needs a 21st-century upgrade
Whether it is the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US-Israel-Iran tensions, or even the relatively short Operation Sindoor, warfare has changed.Wars today are about technology. Software over soldiers
Not done, SIR! Voters left out of rolls in West Bengal are seething
Many said that despite their names not appearing in voting lists, they will present themselves at the polling booth on the day of voting and ask what’s their fault
I lost my son in a hit-and-run. I have spent 18 months chasing his killer
I went to the police, hoping for answers, for action. When nothing moved, I began investigating myself. This is the story of my 18-month struggle and a renewed hope that the guilty will be punished
- Lalita Choudhary
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Didi Dribbling Dadas
Mamata manages to not get tainted by excesses of Trinamool’s strongmen, pitching herself as both a provider and a ‘victim’. So, her supporters can vote for her while dissing her party
UK wants Muslims protected from hate speech. Why not Hindus and Sikhs?
A policy aimed at protecting Muslims from hostility is dividing Britain’s ethnic and religious groups. At the heart of the debate lies a deeper question about the limits of free speech.
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can BJP turn anti-incumbency sentiment into victory in Bengal?
BJP has mounted an all-out campaign to unseat Mamata in Bengal, but despite anti-incumbency, Suvendu Adhikari’s rise and Modi’s campaign blitz, cultural missteps, voter alienation and Didi’s enduring appeal complicate its path
LeT terrorist Yousaf Afridi killed. How India's enemies are dropping dead in Pakistan
In a pattern that has become familiar over the past few years, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba leader was killed by unknown gunmen just days after another one survived an assassination attempt
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
One tragedy after another, stop the bloodbath on India's roads
This week, in Andhra Pradesh, a bus hit a tipper truck, caught fire, and 13 passengers who were trapped inside died. Why do deaths like these quickly fade into numbers?
- Robin David
- TNN
Why a narrow win may spell trouble for Mamata's TMC
If Mamata Banerjee returns to power with a reduced number of seats, it may open the possibility of a Maharashtra-like party split, and prospect of a BJP-led govt emerging through political manoeuvring
Marx to market, Bengal voters are no longer buying inequality narrative
Voters care not a fig for statistical debates. What they do know is that soaring stock markets have made the wealthy wealthier. However, they are not unhappy that Mukesh Ambani has become richer, nor are they happy that Anil Ambani has gone bust. They don’t care either way because, unlike Left ideologues, they do not think that they are poor because the rich are getting richer
They Want To Vote. Every. Single. Time
SIR may result in 27L people in Bengal losing their right to vote in this election, without getting a timely hearing. This is not just a matter of administrative complications. It strikes at the heart of the compact ordinary Indians have with elections
- Mukulika Banerjee
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
From ‘hellhole’ to ‘great country’: How US scrambled to douse fire from Trump’s racist post
New Delhi called the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” after the US president endorsed an anti-India statement by American radio host Michael Savage, a move that has also triggered widespread backlash among Indian-Americans
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
What The Woman In Worli Tells Us About Our Life
A political rally had blocked her from picking up her child from school. When our life is interrupted like this without apology, our roads & time taken from us, why shouldn’t we get angry?
How China acting as "guarantor" helped secure US-Iran ceasefire
Pakistan, Iran and the US all acknowledged China's role in enabling a last-minute US-Iran ceasefire
‘Brown boy’, ‘sex slave’, ‘I own you’: The allegations against senior JPMorgan executive
A 35-year-old former South Asian-origin employee of JP Morgan Chase has made some shocking claims of being pressured into “non-consensual and humiliating” sexual encounters by a senior female colleague. She has categorically denied all allegations
Over 90 lakh names are off Bengal’s rolls. Here are 5 stories from those left out
From a base figure of 7.66 crore before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) started in Bengal, the voters’ list stands pruned to about 6.77 crore. The names of more than 90 lakh people have been removed from the electoral rolls ahead of assembly polls. Here are some of them
- Team TOI
- TNN
If the world moves beyond the dollar, India stands to gain — but at what cost?
From cheaper autonomy to costlier capital, a post-dollar world could test India’s economic model
- TK Arun
- ET Bureau
What Bengal’s Saying Today
Anti-incumbency against Trinamool is high, but BJP’ll still find it tough. Four reasons: disconnect with Bengali ‘culture’, immigration isn’t a big issue, anger over SIR, GOI blamed for ‘discontinuing’ rural jobs scheme
- Neeraj Kaushal
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Hellhole? As India rises, MAGA fumes
As Indian-Americans excel and India’s economy expands, perceptions are being rewritten. Not everyone in the US is comfortable with that new reality.
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Walk With The People, Would You, Collector Saab?
IAS officers must prioritise field visits. Experiencing firsthand how villagers live, and understanding their problems face-to-face, is what makes an admin not just efficient, but also meaningful
Mayhem Out There, So Manage
War, US & China acting like predatory hegemons, dependence on key inputs…India has options to navigate this global disorder. But, work on developing them must begin now
Why the Sabarimala hearing could redefine how courts deal with religious customs
The Supreme Court’s latest Sabarimala hearing is no longer only about women’s entry into one temple. It could shape how Indian courts handle future clashes between religious freedom, denominational rights, equality, dignity and the Constitution’s promise of non-exclusion
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Assam CM’s wife is at the centre of a political storm. Here’s why
Congress leader Pawan Khera’s allegations that Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki, possesses multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets snowballed into a major political row
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How influential ‘Captain Baba’ got away with sexually assaulting women devotees for years
The arrest of astrologer-godman Ashok Kharat in Maharashtra sparked the resignation of one politician and has put the spotlight on his influence in government and politics
- Alka Dhupkar
- TNN
What’s in it for Pakistan in the US–Iran ceasefire deal?
PM Sharif and Army chief Munir reportedly engaged US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to hammer out the tentative truce, although President Trump stepped up to take credit
- Chidanand Rajghatta
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
850-seat Indian Parliament: What’s it got to do with women’s quota?
Why can’t women get reservation in the current 543-member Parliament? Why are southern states calling this a conspiracy to sideline them in national politics? And, is this all aimed at the 2029 general election?
- Rajesh SharmaAlka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
US–Iran talks in Islamabad: Is Pakistan once again flattering to deceive?
If Pakistan hosts US–Iran talks, it may briefly regain diplomatic relevance. But is this real leverage — or just another moment Islamabad knows how to market?
- Indrajeet Rai
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Terroristan’ is unlikely peacemaker, but India should keep its cool
We need to sit this one out. Cursing Pakistan or diminishing its role right now only makes us come across as insecure and having a ‘sour grapes’ reaction
Why have 4 in 10 Indian Americans thought about leaving the US?
Under Donald Trump’s second term, Indian Americans are grappling with political questions they’ve never had to confront before. Trump has not won them over — but Democrats no longer command the same certainty either, a new survey shows
- Team TOI
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Band, bajaa, reverse baraat: The dads turning divorce into a homecoming
If there is one thing these fathers seem to agree on, it is that stigma thrives in silence. So, they decided to borrow from the visual language of a wedding — the procession, band-baaja, and public spectacle — and deploy it at the other end of the marital journey
- Mohua Das
- TNN
27 yrs after Graham Staines’ burning, talk of killer’s release puts village on edge
More than a quarter century after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons were burned alive, the prospect of Dara Singh’s release has stirred anxiety in Manoharpur, where memories of the killings remain raw
The 1890s changed New York. The 1980s changed Singapore. Can the 2020s change Mumbai?
Mumbai is seeing its biggest infrastructure push yet with new expressways, a 16-line metro network, a second international airport, sea links and tunnels. Will it reshape how the city functions? Will it change where its people live and work? Will it improve the quality of life in India’s buzziest metropolis?
- Kailash Babar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
How the Congress shaped Muslim distrust of the Left
A secular Left and a vulnerable minority should have been natural allies. So why do so many Muslims in north India still keep their distance?
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Best Sign That Our Trains Got Safer, Is Fewer Headlines!’
GOI’s railways minister argues that the past decade has seen clear policy, sustained funding, and modern technology transform the safety ecosystem of Indian Railways
How Raghav Chadha went from AAP’s future to defector in two years
From being one of party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s visible lieutenants, Raghav Chadha has demolished AAP in the Rajya Sabha and defected to the BJP with other party MPs
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
UP’s longest expressway is ready. Can it bridge the state’s east-west divide?
The new 594-km corridor from Meerut to Prayagraj promises faster travel, but its real test lies in whether it can bring investment, jobs and industry into eastern UP — where development has lagged for decades
- Rajesh Sharma
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is Pakistan the key to a US-Iran ceasefire push?
The 15-point plan was delivered via Pakistan, whose army chief has emerged as the key interlocutor between the United States and Iran, officials say.
- Adam RasgonJulian E BarnesFarnaz Fassihi
- New York Times
Why Karnataka’s proposed Freedom Of Choice in Marriage law matters
The state has proposed a law that would protect consenting adults if they choose to get married from opposing family and community groups
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Has Bengal fallen behind India? Yes. And no
West Bengal lags behind India in nominal income, but inflation-adjusted data tell a subtler story: real incomes broadly kept pace. The state did not simply decline; it grew in lower-priced sectors, especially agriculture, while missing faster-growing industry and services
Why India’s GDP rank slipped even as its economy kept growing
India’s economy is still expanding quickly, but the country is no longer fifth in the IMF’s latest global GDP rankings. A weaker rupee, dollar-based comparisons and a new GDP series help explain why the headline has changed without overturning the larger growth story
- Team TOI Plus
- TNN & Agencies
Why Kerala election results could decide Left or Rahul Gandhi’s future
A prominent Indian political scientist explains what is at stake with the Kerala state election
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Inside Captain Baba’s web of lies
How a Nashik astrologer built a 30-acre empire using black magic threats, plastic snakes, and ‘energised’ seeds to abuse women, defraud businessmen
Drones, data, cognitive warfare: How India plans to build a future-ready military
The ‘Vision 2047’ document released recently outlines a three-phase roadmap aimed at transforming India’s military into a technologically advanced, integrated, self-reliant, and ‘world-class’ force by the centenary of India's independence
- Jayanta Kalita
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Finally, Hammered & Sickled?
If CPM-led LDF loses in Kerala on May 4, India will see its first Left-free govt landscape in nearly half a century. The bigger story? Communist parties failed to find a new vocabulary for new India
How Munir and Co used Trump, China and Iran to script Pakistan’s diplomatic comeback
Pakistan used real reasons to get into the act — a border with Iran, a defence security pact with Saudi Arabia, a close strategic relationship with China, and a seat on Trump’s Board of Peace
- Seema Sirohi
- ET Bureau
EC loves me, EC loves me not
When a dedicated democrat doesn’t find herself on the SIR rolls, it’s truly heartbreaking — and worth a longwinded whine
- Rajyasree Sen
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Can fatty liver be undone? This case suggests it can
Diagnosed with stage-3 fatty liver, a 70-year-old refused to accept it as permanent. Three months later, even the damage was gone — offering rare hope against a growing epidemic.
- TNN
Trump threatened apocalypse, then blinked. What that means for US power
The civilisation POTUS warned about didn’t die on Wednesday. But something else took a serious blow: credibility of US military power as an instrument of policy
- ET Bureau
Millions were out on the streets. Are Americans really turning against Trump?
Across the US, from small towns to big cities, protesters turned out in millions over war, prices and immigration crackdowns. Does this moment signal a real shift?
- Thomas Fuller
- New York Times
Can Israel destroy Iran ceasefire with its relentless attacks on Lebanon?
Israel said its objectives in attacking Lebanon are linked to the security of its northern border. However, many have questioned if that is truly achievable.
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Biju Way: How one man reshaped India’s China strategy
Biju Patnaik questioned non-alignment when it mattered most and pushed India towards strategic pragmatism. Decades later, the ‘Biju Way’ remains embedded in how India deals with China.
- Pranab Dhal Samanta
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Trump once said Pakistan could sell oil to India. Here’s the truth
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has admitted that Pakistan lacks even a day’s worth of strategic petrol reserves, as oil prices climb to $126 per barrel — the highest since 2022 — amid ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is Trump ‘unhinged’? His Iran ultimatum is forcing the question
When a sitting US president uses f*** and b****** in a social media post, it's not surprising that people called him "unhinged", especially when he also threatens to blow up Iran's civilian infrastructure -- a war crime under international law
Butter, Batter, Boom: The dosa that’s queue-good
Born in a small Karnataka town, the benne dosa has gone from a no-frills breakfast staple to a crowd-puller, but not everyone’s convinced
- Sneha Bhura
- TNN
Could Pahalgam happen again?
For the moment, the Pakistan army looks comfortably ensconced. But plenty could go wrong. And if that happens, the army's perceived erosion of authority could prompt it to sponsor a grave terror strike in India, says Lt Gen Katiyar (Retd)
Some strait talk for Trump & IRGC
Iran & America are both making access to a maritime route contingent on their politics, in violation of international codes. Those who depend on Hormuz and are maritime powers, like India, cannot endorse such discretionary access
- Syed Akbaruddin
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Pahalgam hero's father: “My son could also have saved himself. But his conscience didn't allow it”
Adi, a ponywallah, grabbed a terrorist’s rifle barrel, his only thought was to save the tourists. He died that day. Another Pahalgam local, Wani, was one of the first to arrive at Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley. He survived but the memories of April 22, 2025, will haunt him forever
How America Bails Out Trump
US’s underlying strengths are absorbing his erratic choices, including war on Iran. Other countries must work in packs, to hedge against Washington
- Ruchir Sharma
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Gallipoli lesson Donald Trump would do well to remember in the Gulf
Low-tech Iranian mines and drones are paralyzing commercial traffic in the Gulf, challenging the US Navy's dominance. This echoes WWI's Battle of Gallipoli, where mines hobbled Britain's mighty fleet. Iran's asymmetric tactics threaten global supply chains and could impact US elections.
Why Noida’s factory workers are struggling to survive on ₹11,000 a month
Low wages, rising rents and soaring fuel costs are pushing workers to the edge. Behind the city’s export success lies a workforce with no margin for rest, illness or error.
Hormuz free passage is over, and so is the era of global cooperation
Having tasted blood, Iran is not going to go back to free naval passage. Other countries may well follow suit
‘Excessive demands, unlawful requests’: Why did US-Iran talks collapse?
Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour-long negotiations in Pakistan to end fighting that has killed thousands and sent global oil prices soaring since it began over six weeks ago. Here's what we know
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
20 minutes and 6 km saved, fewer jams: How a ‘missing link’ changes Mumbai–Pune drives
A new bypass cuts travel time, allows motorists to avoid a risky stretch, and could make one of India’s most congested highways faster and safer
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
After The Pause, After The War
Iran can add to instability. But it can’t use Hormuz as blackmail forever. US has no good options left. Israel will face a harder Iranian regime. Gulf Arabs have to rebuild, reassess ties. India has to ask itself tough questions
Are Bengal’s bhadraloks shifting towards BJP?
If sections of urban Bhadralok decide that voting BJP is a respectable way to remove Mamata, BJP will gain cultural permission from a class that often kept it at a distance in Bengal
Why your Alphonso mangoes could cost a bomb this summer
As Maharashtra's Konkan mango belt stares at whopping 90% loss, farmers say the warning signs were evident the past few years, ranging from intense heatwaves to long winters
Why Pakistanis are questioning their government’s role in Iran talks
Pakistan’s sudden role in Iran war talks has put it back in the global spotlight. But at home, scepticism runs deep about how much influence it really wields — and who is actually calling the shots.
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
More eyes, more risk. Iran war shows dark side of CCTV boom
Israel's alleged hacking of Tehran's street cameras for assassinations highlights a grave vulnerability in India's extensive, often insecure CCTV networks. With AI amplifying risks, these systems, including those with Chinese components, could be weaponised by foreign intelligence agencies, posing a significant threat to national security and critical infrastructure.
- Robin David
- TNN
ISIS link? Why this US returnee-turned-online tutor is a lone-wolf suspect
Counter-terror agencies suspect Mumbai resident Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road, is self-radicalised. Here’s what preliminary probes reveal
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Should I cook at home while my wife represents my constituency’
Congress leader Margret Alva remembers a Congress leader saying this during a debate on reservations for women in Parliament years ago. Alva, who has been at the forefront of bringing the issue of quota for women in electoral politics centerstage, believes it is nothing but male ego that is not allowing women their due
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Gen Z Walks Into A Bar…And Orders Water’
Our relationships, even with ourselves, shift when the blur of alcohol is gone. Vulnerability isn’t outsourced to a fifth glass of wine. Joy becomes less about the shared high, more about shared presence
Facing possible removal by Parliament, HC judge chooses to resign
The former high court judge had contested a committee's findings that called for his removal, but risked becoming the first judge to be removed by Parliament
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
A Chinese robot can now run way faster than us. So what?
It is a triumph of science and engineering, but so are cars, scooters and bicycles, all of which can outrun a human with ease. But that was never the point
Deadline Here, Now What?
War isn’t ending because both US and Iran want to claim victory. To win decisively, Trump needs boots on the ground, but that’s risky. Bombing Iran infra to bits won’t dismantle Iranian regime. Extending deadline again will be read as sign of Trump’s weakness
If Trump Puts Troops In Iran…
The US president's best options are capturing oil export infra like Kharg Island, and seizing Iran’s coastline to control Strait of Hormuz. Both come with considerable risks, as Iran has long prepared for these scenarios. Besides, there isn’t much global support for Trump’s moves
Munir to Musharraf: Pakistan’s generals are at America’s service
Munir is using Pakistan's crypto deal with Trump's family as leverage to promote his fundamentalist Islamist ideology even as he regards India as an existential enemy
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can an onion in your pocket stop heatstroke? Doctors say no
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s viral claim that carrying an onion can beat the heat has drawn medical pushback. Doctors warn such myths can mislead during heatwaves, when hydration, rest and early care — not folk remedies — determine whether heat stress turns dangerous
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Trump began losing Indian-Americans’ support (even before the Iran war)
A Carnegie Endowment survey says 71% Indians disapprove of Trump’s presidency, and 55% do so strongly. They also rate him negatively on his handling of immigration, the domestic economy, and even his handling of international economic policy, including trade, tariffs and sanctions
- Team TOI Plus
- TNN & Agencies
Why Delhi-NCR really needs the swanky, new Noida International Airport
While the airport is ready and has been inaugurated, there are regulatory hurdles to clear and connectivity issues to be fixed
Why the world's largest democracy needs a more representative Lok Sabha
India plans to expand the Lok Sabha — a long-overdue correction to one of the world’s most under-representative lower houses. But can it deliver better representation without triggering political and federal tensions?
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Trump❤️Munir: Why & What It Means
Many Pak generals have cosied up to US presidents. So, this version isn’t surprising. Deals, like on cryptocurrency, cringe-worthy flattery, and Pak-Saudi-Türkiye-Egypt emerging quad have made Munir the go-between. But, any peace talk is good for India
What if the four incumbents win again? Is that good for democracy?
Mamata, Vijayan, Himanta and Stalin are all facing anti-incumbency pressures. And yet they may return to power on May 4 because they appear to be better placed than their rivals. But is too much stability perhaps not productive for a dynamic democracy?
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Pure milk’, ‘protein shakes’: How dry Bihar gets its high
A decade of prohibition in the state has pushed drinking underground, creating coded doorstep liquor deliveries, a booming black market, rising drug abuse, and repeated hooch tragedies
- Madan Kumar
- TNN
Two Couldn’t Tango, Now What?
That the talks collapsed was predictable. Trump may go for a naval blockade of Iran. That’ll make Netanyahu happier. And Iran angrier. Expect renewed turbulence
How To Count For The Future
Census 2027 begins today. It promises a great geospatial upgrade for the Indian state. Its digital mapping of the population, via DigiPin, is intended to achieve rare analytical depth. This should help not just govt, but also researchers, civil society, and entrepreneurs to build more local solutions
Can a man seek DNA test of his children to prove wife’s ‘infidelity’?
Andhra Pradesh HC recently dismissed a petition, stressing that the ‘best interests’ of the child must take precedence over a parent’s attempt to gather evidence in divorce proceedings. Here’s what SC guidelines say about DNA testing
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Iran shock hits fertilizer supply. But the answer may be up in the air
Why not just extract these fertilizers out of our polluted air, reducing health hazards even while making India a massive fertilizer producer?
Another TACO in Tehran? It’s the midterm math, stupid
Even with the ceasefire in West Asia, it may take time for oil prices to come down. This will deal a heavy blow to Trump
This super-wealthy Parsi doctor wants to adopt his 43-yr-old caretaker. Will law let him?
Dr Bomsi Wadia, a globally recognised gynaecologist, has moved the Bombay HC to adopt his longtime caregiver, Rajeev Jha — raising questions of rights, legacy, and what defines family in modern India
- Alka DhupkarSunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is private sector corruption free? Here's the reality…
India asks listed companies to disclose corruption under BRSR. But when private-to-private bribery is not even a criminal offence, the disclosure is meaningless. The UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong closed this gap decades ago. India must too.
- Sridhar Ramachandran
- ET Prime
‘Disorder Iran Is Sowing...Travels Into Markets & Households’
Blockade of Hormuz hurts world’s poor most, because cost of living has shot up, and food security is at risk. UAE envoy to India argues for a resolution that ensures Hormuz is never weaponised again
What explains the ‘ChriSanghi’ rise—and how far can it take the BJP in Kerala?
‘ChriSanghi’ was born as a term to mock Christians aligning with Hindutva parties like the BJP. But proponents say their support is a response to perceived Muslim appeasement by both LDF and UDF
- Disney Tom
- TNN
India approves its first dengue vaccine. How it could protect you against dengue
What sets Qdenga apart is that it can be administered regardless of a prior infection. A phased rollout could take place as early as this year
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Didi Keeps Walking
Even after three terms as CM, Mamata’s core politics hasn’t changed: indefatigable, streetfighting, ‘subaltern’ leader, who has a keen sense of political theatre. It’s also her biggest strength as she faces the toughest challenge of her political career
In 5 charts: Indian homes' dependence on gas that comes from abroad
India has made strong progress in shifting households to clean cooking fuel, with LPG emerging as the clear mainstay. Yet this success comes with a risk. The country remains heavily dependent on imported LPG, much of it routed through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving supplies exposed to disruptions in West Asia.
- Atul Mathur
- TNN