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‘Cockroach’ Revolt: Testing Times
‘Cockroach’ Revolt: Testing Times
10 min read
The revolt was a rare political setback for BJP. Whether its impact lasts will depend on the government’s ability to align with Gen Z’s impatience and aspirations
A Jantar Mantar Pause
3 min read
The mobilisation of anger can defeat the Establishment in these hyper-political times
Cockroaches and Kings: The Dos and Don’ts in a democracy
8 min read
Public opinion is a reservoir of goodwill. But it must be replenished continuously through responsiveness, self-correction, and a willingness to admit mistakes. In politics, as in life, confidence wit ...
CJP Protests: Network of Resistance
4 min read
Amid internet shut downs, protesters relied on offline messaging apps to co ordinate and communicate. It was the Instagram generation trumping the WhatsApp generation
Nandan Nilekani: Man for All Reasons
4 min read
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and the architect of Aadhaar, is everybody’s go-to technocrat. Can the Nilekani touch fix the examination system?
How a Local Derby Became a Celebration of Meghalaya's Football Dream
2 min read
As Shillong hosts three local clubs in the Durand Cup for the first time, Friday's derby between Shillong Lajong and Nongkseh is about far more than three points. It's a story of a city where football ...
Oil at $105? Here's What It Could Mean for India's Growth, Markets and the Rupee
2 min read
Geopolitical tensions have pushed crude oil back into focus. Analysts warn sustained higher prices could reignite inflation, force the US Federal Reserve to tighten policy again, slow India's growth a ...
Explained: Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under New Gaza Roadmap. What's the Catch?
2 min read
The US-backed Board of Peace says Hamas has accepted a roadmap that includes relinquishing its weapons and transferring civilian authority in Gaza. But Hamas says the agreement will move forward only ...
After Historic CWG Bronze, Seema Kaliramna Opens Up About the Sacrifice That Broke Her Heart
2 min read
Hours after winning a historic bronze at her maiden Commonwealth Games, Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna opened up about the sacrifices behind the medal, saying leaving her young son behind was " ...