India could end up paying a high price for the Opposition’s political opportunism and exploitation of contentious issues from caste to lateral entry in government

Reservations in lateral entry can be a win-win for both permanent recruits and contractual appointees

From Kamala’s coronation to Kennedy’s turnaround

Rahul Gandhi seems to be stuck on a caste survey without which, he suggests, the hitherto weaker castes cannot be expected to make any progress

Taiwan is counting on the abacus to better times, not counting down to doomsday

The Telegram founder’s arrest raises questions about digital free speech and fraud

Why are 50,000 deaths in 20 years acceptable in Mumbai’s local train travel?

Being targeted as a ‘communist’ can sow doubt in the minds of voters

A new aspirational class beyond the influence of the traditional parties is emerging in Jammu & Kashmir

The Siddaramaiah government sinks deeper into the mire of corruption