UP kanwar yatra order goes against spirit of ‘sabka saath’
That kanwariyas might unknowingly eat at a Muslim-owned shop is apparently so frightful a prospect for pilgrims that every shop must be forced to display names in order to reveal Muslim owners. Shops that fail to do so can be shut down. Given the state govt’s past records with bulldozer demolitions, this is no idle threat
Is Donald Trump now a 'lion' or is he just lyin'?
At Republican National Convention, Donald Trump finally had a story to go with his self-mythologizing hero’s journey that he's pushed for years.
- Maureen Dowd
- New York Times
‘My mom has gone’: When cognitive decline strikes
Biden’s mumbles and stumbles have kickstarted a conversation on neuro-degenerative conditions. For millions of Indian families, the issue strikes home as they watch their parents change
- Ketaki Desai
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What Suvendu’s ‘stop Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ says about trouble in the BJP
Highlighting that Muslims of West Bengal did not vote for the BJP in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, the leader of opposition has stirred a hornet’s nest by calling for putting an end to the PM’s slogan. But the fracas should not be seen in isolation.
- Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Usha Vance, and the Telugu tadka in American elections
Usha Vance could become the first Hindu Second Lady as JD Vance joins Trump’s campaign. Usha met JD at Yale and was a Democrat until 2014. Her heritage contrasts with JD’s modest Ohio upbringing. Their marriage influences Trumpism’s future. Either Kamala Harris or Usha will ensure an Indian-American presence in the White House.
- Shobhaa De
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How a teen rape survivor is fighting back after 3-week nightmare
From being sexually assaulted by a neighbour to being almost rusticated by her school, a Class 9 student from Ghaziabad district is desperately trying to get the past behind her
- Ayantika Pal
- TNN
The rural experience that young docs are jumping to sign up for
Unlike rural postings that are forced on them, a voluntary programme that started in TN introduces medicos to a people-centric model of healthcare
Pool’s not so cool. Indian swimmers are jumping into lakes, rivers and oceans
Open-water swimming is now an Olympic sport. Back home too, it’s attracting a growing number of enthusiasts
Why there is no place for hatred and victimhood in Hinduism
In Hinduism’s foundational principles, concepts like chosen ones, villains, victims and oppressors don’t exist. So, hating someone or some group is fundamentally un-Hindu
Tariff walls made India reliant on China. Modi must smash them
Protectionism has left India highly dependent on China. A course correction must begin in next week’s Budget
- Andy Mukherjee
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For what is truth but a perspective…
How does one define truth? Is hiding a piece of information to prevent someone from getting hurt a lie? The nature of truth has been complex since time immemorial, as an episode in the Ramayana exemplifies.
Why do software cos face few liabilities for major disruptions?
While a car manufacturer would face stiff penalties for faulty brakes, a software provider can often issue another update and move on
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King Tut to Trump, a formula endures: Do assassinations ‘work’?
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Microsoft's global outage: Our 'window' to chaos
If an update from a cybersecurity firm tasked to protect Windows computers can cause global disruption, how vulnerable is a connected world to a concerted malicious attack?
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How Rahul and Congress flipped the narrative in 2024 polls
The shift was orchestrated by a dedicated war room and savvy marketing professionals who knew how to use humour and a little drama
Dawn editorial: Pakistan's made first move, onus on India to reciprocate
Either the status quo can continue, and with it the mistrust and toxicity that have dominated bilateral relations for over seven decades, or both sides can take bold steps for peace
Why the Opposition should remain in campaign mode
Voters clearly want to see an alternative to PM Narendra Modi. His opponents must present a credible one
- Mihir Sharma
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Is Biden finally coming to terms with the idea of dropping out?
People close to the US president say he appears to accept he may have to quit after three key developments shook his resolve to stay in the race
- Michael D ShearPeter BakerKatie Rogers
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Why households need a new way to invest their surplus funds
Considering the large amount of surplus idling in households, it’s time that the markets, run by big institutions, are made accessible to retail investors without the risk of punting or trading
- Uma Shashikant
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Can Vijay pull off what Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan couldn’t?
With an eye on 2026 assembly polls, the actor has decided to position himself as the anti-DMK, anti-BJP force in Tamil Nadu politics where bigger stars have struggled to make a mark
What India’s colleges, unis don’t need from Budget
Please sir, I want some more, said Oliver Twist. Academics should be saying the opposite to govt. Give us less. Less restrictions. So that pvt higher education can flourish like it does in US and UK
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BSF inspector's widow says “we were easy targets of govt officers' unwanted advances"
Forcing widows to sit close to the officer, asking them to stay till odd hours and talking words that had a double meaning was common, recalls Indu Singh, widow of Inspector Inderjeet Singh, killed during the Kargil war
- Ajay Sura
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Headphone culture: Why Alka Yagnik’s advice should not fall on deaf ears
In the wake of the Bollywood singer’s revelation that she was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, doctors caution against listening to high-decibel music using headphones for a long duration
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Valuable lessons BJP needs to learn from Maharashtra and UP results
In Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the BJP got some critical decisions wrong, which resulted in it falling short of a majority on its own in Parliament
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The election message for industry
Tell shareholders who you’re funding. Chase authentic data. Inequality can switch population dividend into social catastrophe. Industry must find its voice, not play cheerleader
As Yogi-Maurya feud intensifies, is UP slipping out of BJP’s grasp?
Yogi Adityanath has blamed ‘overconfidence’ for the party’s drubbing in the LS polls, while his deputy has reminded him how the party organisation was made ineffective by the CM’s office. All eyes are now on the upcoming bypolls, which will see a fight for 10 seats
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Kargil hero consented to marriage on June 2, 1999. He died seven days later
"I hope to be back in Delhi by this month end, thereafter you can fix my marriage, in case you all are in a hurry," were Capt Amol Kalia's last words written in a letter to his parents
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'We've devoted a day to ‘Constitution Murder’. There cannot be a bigger joke than this'
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BSF inspector's widow says “we were easy targets of govt officers' unwanted advances"
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- Ajay Sura
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Why Modi won’t be hobbled by running a coalition govt
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Modi will abandon some of the timidity that marked his first two terms and double down on farm, land and labour reforms
- Minhaz Merchant
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How Indian restaurants became Wall Street’s new celebration spots
It’s happening as New York extends its lead over London in the quality Indian food department with new offerings such as Semma, Masalawala & Sons, Bungalow and Kanyakumari
- Bobby Ghosh
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With Sensex at 80K, is it time to rebalance your portfolio?
As the bull run takes the Sensex to new highs, investors are worried about a correction. Find out how to contain risk at this level
- Babar Zaidi
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How F&O market has turned young investors into trading addicts
Young Indians, including students, are losing enormous amounts of money after trying their hands at F&O trading, one of the toughest segments in the stock market
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Young bank executive's suicide puts scanner on toxic office culture
MBA graduate who joined Axis Bank's office in Noida last October leaves note saying she faced months of harassment, including being called 'bandariya [monkey]'
Why rail panel report called Kanchenjunga Exp that killed 10 ‘accident-in-waiting’
The Commission of Railway Safety's report exonerated the goods train loco pilot, who was initially faulted by railway authorities, while pointing a finger at ambiguity in rules to be followed in cases of failure of automatic signals
Time to revisit 2003 and deliver another Pir Panjal punch
Terror is back in Jammu. Twenty years back, an army operation destroyed terror havens in the area. A similar exercise is needed today to counter extremists seeking to derail J&K peace
Is BJP in denial?
In the ABCD of politics, D doesn’t help. Just because BJP returned to govt, doesn’t mean June 4 didn’t change anything. Rumblings in UP are also saying it’s got problems. The party needs to make changes
Can ghosting be declared a criminal offence in India?
Debate on ghosting as a crime: Philippine lawmaker’s proposal, Indian legal context, and perspectives on emotional abuse.
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