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Bhansali’s ‘feminised’ films, where women’s egos, desires and traumas are prioritised, stand in sharp contrast to the male star-driven vehicles that still form the overwhelming majority of films coming out of Bollywood
He is clearly out of sync with the sentiments of the people who are disillusioned with their President. Macron had hoped the election would provide ‘clarity’. Instead, it has plunged France into a political quagmire
For a long time, development has been reduced to match a ‘global’ image that can be conveniently projected and circulated within portfolios, while little work has been done to ensure infrastructure is safe and capable of doing what it's supposed to
Once, Maharashtra’s political class displayed social, political and economic ingenuity. Sadly, this is now a thing of the past
For sustainable and lasting growth in jobs, mass-scale educational vocational services, wage subsidies, and technological assistance are required
This is the front page of The Indian Express published on July 9, 1984, Forty Years Ago.
A symbol of stability during a time of chaos and controversy, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet is the UK's most popular political figure
PM's speech in Rajya Sabha, LoP's visit, are welcome. Governments at state and Centre must follow up.
French president's decision to call snap polls has yielded mixed results. He must learn the art of negotiation
India’s forward-looking approach to shaping multilateral disciplines in trade and investment matters has been demonstrated through its active participation in G20 forums and bilateral trade and investment negotiations with economically advanced nations. A similar proactive engagement strategy should also be extended to WTO negotiations.
Examples of development leading to climate disasters are many. But development is also about sustained efforts to improve the well-being of oppressed castes. It matters to them if they can gain access to modern technologies that can reduce their drudgery
Complete disengagement and de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh can provide a starting point for steps to be taken in other domains. Achieving this requires sustained and often frustrating dialogue at multiple levels to devise a roadmap of action
It is true that all our artists, all our idols, are flawed humans. But when the mighty fall, their wreckage destroys so many with them. While I will still read Munro for her craft, I will constantly question her empathy
When Parliament fails to act on issues of violation of fundamental rights, it is the obligation, and perhaps even the duty, of the Court to step in. But, the Supreme Court failed to grant the requisite remedy
COP29 is not really taking place at an opportune moment. The real intention of the debate as to who all should contribute to the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) fund is to delay matters further when it comes to resource transfer.
The fiscal cost shouldn’t be much, as the stocked commodities (potato, onion and tomato can even be stored in dehydrated form such as flakes, paste and puree) are to be disposed of during scarcity/inflationary periods at near-market rates
Recognising climate change as a common vulnerability, and shifting focus from mere river management to holistic basin management that prioritises sustainability would re-establish the treaty as a bright spot in the countries’ relations.
Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory on a moderate plank holds out hope for the country and the region. Delhi must seize new bilateral openings
Trust is the foundation of any relationship. If agriculture in the country has to be put on a fast and sustainable track, the first order of business for Chouhan must be to attempt to converge on some important reforms in the agri-sector.
Successive NSAs have been learning on the job in dealing with national security challenges ranging from the border problem with China to handling political challenges in border states.
July 8, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Martina Navratilova won her fifth Wimbledon women’s singles crown and her third in a row, defeating Chris Evert-Lloyd.
While Rahul Gandhi’s carry-on pugnacity may be an opportunity wasted to introduce the people to a new, more mellow Opposition, conscious of its larger responsibility, PM Modi’s speech disappointed more
If the RSS was the social organisation it claims to be, it should have launched a movement to free India from its social evils. Its endeavour has always been to fight Islam and Christianity, politically
The most significant change is a new political tone from the top — we don't have to be Western to be modern, we have zero tolerance for terrorism, and India@100 must be a developed country. India’s soft and hard power are changing Pakistan’s niyat (intentions), calculations, and options
He had played a key role in introducing compulsory hijab in hospitals. New president’s reformist reputation could help Iran in posturing to global audience, but will not ease the Islamic regime’s legitimacy crisis
In my research for a book on women in India’s Constituent Assembly, I came across some interesting anecdotes about the struggles and challenges these women leaders endured in their pursuit of higher education. Let me share some examples.
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