In households across India, discussions will turn into debates and fights. But the point of the tax break, after all, is to boost the economy through consumption

Delhi High Court ruling in 2020 riots case, taking Delhi Police to task for a ‘hate crime’, is significant — and reassuring

Assumptions underpinning budget math appear reasonable. Greater clarity is needed on medium-term debt-deficit trajectory

It misses the mark on reviving demand, fails to address rural distress

His work nudged social scientists to look at how the marginalised struggle against power, even when not organised politically

First budget of Modi government’s third term is circumscribed by the general election verdict. On big challenges like jobs and private investment, it offers a patchwork of proposals; on taxation, some good ideas — but a bold, reformist plan remains elusive

With fiscal space exhausted, demand will have to come from structurally lifting consumption and exports growth. In turn, the fate of private consumption is inextricably linked to quality employment

July 23, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on July 21 sought the cooperation of those opposed to her, to pay heed to the “deliberate” dangers posed to the country.

The survey is forthright in its assessments. Question is whether issues raised and prescriptions given will translate into policy

Divesting species of names with a heavy colonial and racial baggage may form only a small part of a larger reckoning, but they’re a reminder that even the sciences bear the scars of wounds inflicted long ago

They speak of simmering discontents. Sheikh Hasina government should use reprieve given by court to apply healing touch.

July 22, 1984, Forty Years Ago: For the second time since Army action last month, the Bhakra main line canal was breached.

Indian agriculture is today facing challenges different from the Green Revolution period. It’s about more output from less nutrients, water and labour, while simultaneously coping with climate change and extreme weather events.

The integrity of institutions that design and conduct entrance examinations can only be upheld by reforming the process of exam governance rather than jumping to digital solutions

Will it tinker at the margins or break new ground? This is the time to do so.

Ruling parties, as they look within, must walk a fine line between looking back and moving ahead, between finding scapegoats and searching for solutions

At Republican National Convention, there is an attempt to woo working-class votes. Left Liberals the world over should be watching

Racism in football isn’t new. But it was especially jarring that it wasn’t fans targeting players, but the players themselves insulting their counterparts

The entire capital and the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan were plunged into darkness for several hours following the power breakdown.

Over 100 citizens of Amritsar on July 17 joined the Budha Dal Nihang chief, Santa Singh, and his followers in performing kar seva at the Golden Temple complex

A new formulation could help make sense of a time of chaos and conflict

Such a tax perpetuates negative stereotypes against those who are disabled by penalising their ability for performing basic functions – reading and walking

U-Win is slated to become the world's largest immunisation registry. The country's impressive suite of digital delivery systems should pave the way for making the UIP more expansive

Supreme Court restored his citizenship, over two years after he died. Those who failed him, and others, must answer