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The End of an Aura
The End of an Aura
7 min read
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan came to power as a Congressman with a difference. Six months in office and he is fast losing his fan club
It’s Not Yet Done, Bro
7 min read
They were all there as the streets erupted: activists, idealists, students and politicians in search of a slogan. Rahul Pandita reports from the scene of a protest
Shah Wields the Shield
6 min read
The home minister leads BJP’s counterattack on the SIR controversy by accusing Congress of batting for illegal immigrants
An Invitation to Anarchy: Is the street threatening to overrule the state?
3 min read
Cut To Change
5 min read
A new wave of fashion designers is making circularity look chic
‘Phir Milenge India’: Outgoing UK Envoy Bids Farewell, Says Proud of What Both Countries Achieved
2 min read
Lindy Cameron reflects on the bilateral partnership’s progress under her tenure as she prepares to become the first woman Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK Foreign Office
‘No Signals’ Russia Wants to End War, Says Zelenskyy as He Seeks More EU Support
2 min read
Meeting António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, the Ukrainian President sought help for energy infrastructure, air defence and next year’s financing amid continuing Russian attacks
Fit for Growth. Fit for Stores? Boldfit’s ₹400-crore Decathlon Test
4 min read
Boldfit has doubled revenue and profits. Its ₹400-crore funding round now backs a more expensive ambition: nationwide retail, manufacturing and a broader sports portfolio. Can it build an Indian chall ...
Food Pharmer Taught India to Read the Label. Now His Name Is on One
5 min read
Revant Himatsingka’s OWN protein campaign turns product testing into classroom comedy. But the bigger examination begins at checkout: can a reputation built on questioning brands become a convincing r ...