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July 24, 2024
His work nudged social scientists to look at how the marginalised struggle against power, even when not organised politically
July 23, 2024July 24, 2024
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
July 24, 2024July 23, 2024
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.
July 23, 2024July 23, 2024
The survey is forthright in its assessments. Question is whether issues raised and prescriptions given will translate into policy
July 23, 2024July 23, 2024
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
July 23, 2024July 22, 2024
He has done right thing by his party. Democrats will need to rally behind new ticket, Republicans face new challenge
July 22, 2024July 22, 2024
They speak of simmering discontents. Sheikh Hasina government should use reprieve given by court to apply healing touch.
July 22, 2024July 22, 2024
July 22, 1984, Forty Years Ago: For the second time since Army action last month, the Bhakra main line canal was breached.
July 22, 2024July 22, 2024
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.
July 22, 2024July 20, 2024
Ruling parties, as they look within, must walk a fine line between looking back and moving ahead, between finding scapegoats and searching for solutions
July 19, 2024July 20, 2024
At Republican National Convention, there is an attempt to woo working-class votes. Left Liberals the world over should be watching
July 19, 2024July 20, 2024
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
July 19, 2024July 20, 2024
The entire capital and the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan were plunged into darkness for several hours following the power breakdown.
July 20, 2024July 19, 2024
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
July 19, 2024July 19, 2024
A new formulation could help make sense of a time of chaos and conflict
July 19, 2024July 19, 2024
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
July 19, 2024July 19, 2024
Supreme Court restored his citizenship, over two years after he died. Those who failed him, and others, must answer
July 19, 2024July 18, 2024
The Budha Dal Nihang chief, Santa Singh, started kar seva at the Golden Temple complex on July 16, after which he was questioned by the high priests for undertaking voluntary service despite directives advising against it.
July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
It is bad law, politics and economics. Such restrictive quotas could take a high toll on the dynamism of cities like Bengaluru, which essentially thrive because of the openness of their economy
July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
How a burglary in Marathi poet Narayan Surve’s house in Maharashtra’s Raigad had a poetic ending
July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
A change in policy appears unlikely in the near term as uncertainty over the trajectory of inflation, food in particular, persists
July 18, 2024July 17, 2024
Baba Santa Singh, the Budha Dal Nihang chief, declared he would start kar seva as the government foiled an attempt by the Akali Dal volunteers to take out a shahidi jatha to the Golden Temple to seek the withdrawal of security forces from there.
July 17, 2024July 17, 2024
The joy of sharing a snatch of a favourite film song or bhajan with fellow sufferers, playing cards or antakshari with strangers and gossipping with ‘train friends’: These are what make this one inescapable part of most Mumbaikars’ lives a little better
July 17, 2024July 17, 2024
As the country faces a crisis of democracy, the ruling coalition’s focus should be on internal security and economy, not PTI
July 17, 2024July 17, 2024
Stopping SSA funds to Delhi, Punjab and Bengal speaks poorly of Centre. State governments must show flexibility
July 17, 2024