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The Civic Nightmare of Indian Cities
The Civic Nightmare of Indian Cities
19 min read
Across India, cities once imagined as engines of development are increasingly becoming landscapes of risk. Fatal accidents, collapsing infrastructure, toxic air, and contaminated water are no longer s ...
The Limits of Anti-Americanism
The Limits of Anti-Americanism
4 min read
Modi’s India has gone past this ism made redundant by civil societies and cultural choices across the world. Some of his supporters haven’t
US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford To West Asia Amid Iran Tensions
US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford To West Asia Amid Iran Tensions
3 min read
The United States is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to West Asia to join another carrier amid rising tensions with Iran, as nuclear talks continue and Washington increases military pressure for a de ...
Anthropic Super Bowl Ad Ignites Claude vs ChatGPT Trust Debate
Anthropic Super Bowl Ad Ignites Claude vs ChatGPT Trust Debate
3 min read
Anthropic’s satirical Super Bowl ad and Sam Altman’s response reveal how AI giants compete not just on technology, but on trust, scale, monetisation and narrative control
Why Mumbai Could Become the Climate Blueprint for the Global South
Why Mumbai Could Become the Climate Blueprint for the Global South
3 min read
Mumbai is emerging as a climate laboratory for the Global South, proving that only aligned action between government, business, and citizens can build real, scalable resilience
Bangladesh Votes ‘Yes’ to July Charter as Tarique Rahman’s BNP Nears Majority
Bangladesh Votes ‘Yes’ to July Charter as Tarique Rahman’s BNP Nears Majority
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Bangladesh’s elections and referendum delivered a strong mandate for constitutional reforms under the July Charter, while early counts show Tarique Rahman’s BNP securing a majority, signalling a major ...
T20 World Cup: Bumrah Test Awaits for Pakistan as Opener Sahibzada Farhan Plots Powerplay Assault
T20 World Cup: Bumrah Test Awaits for Pakistan as Opener Sahibzada Farhan Plots Powerplay Assault
3 min read
Pakistan will rely on Sahibzada Farhan’s aggressive form and Usman Tariq’s sling spin against India in Colombo, while Ishan Kishan backs preparation and self belief ahead of the high stakes T20 clash
Karnataka Cabinet Clears IPL Return at M Chinnaswamy Stadium With Strict Safety Conditions
Karnataka Cabinet Clears IPL Return at M Chinnaswamy Stadium With Strict Safety Conditions
3 min read
Karnataka Cabinet has cleared IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium under strict safety conditions, implementing Justice John Michael D'Cunha panel recommendations after the 2025 stampede that killed 1 ...
Valentine’s in India: Romance, Rebellion, and the Business of Love
Valentine’s in India: Romance, Rebellion, and the Business of Love
3 min read
Valentine’s marketing in India isn’t overused but underthought. The brands winning aren’t louder but sharper about which ‘love’ they represent: romance, rebellion, friendship or self-worth
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Rahul Gandhi Not On the Same Page
Rahul Gandhi Not On the Same Page
Rahul Gandhi brandishes a controversial book by a former Army chief to attack the government over China. The entire I.N.D.I.A. is not with him
PM Modi in Malaysia: A Visit Marked by Warmth, Trust, and Strategic Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Malaysia visit began with a warm reception by PM Anwar Ibrahim, including a shared car ride and community engagement, highlighting strong personal rapport and renewed mo ...
Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils India’s Roadmap for AI and Semiconductors
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says India’s data centre investments may cross $200 billion soon, driving AI innovation, strengthening semiconductor capabilities, and positioning the country as a glob ...
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Sunetra Pawar Sworn in as First Woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Amid chants for Ajit Pawar, Sunetra Pawar took oath as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, stepping into power after personal loss in a moment heavy with history and expectation
Ajit Pawar (1959-2026): A Pawar Vacuum
The death of Ajit Pawar, a political pragmatist to the core, in a plane crash raises questions about the future of his party and the likelihood of the two NCP factions reuniting
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