Analysis
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Middle East on precipice but world has no appetite for another war
Published on Apr 17, 2024 07:51 PM IST
India is concerned about stability in the region due to potential repercussions on diaspora remittances and energy prices.
Learning the way of the water holds the key to decluttering city traffic
Water transport lost favour as roads and bridges made travel faster. But that is not the case anymore. Now, waterways offer parallel routes to many destinations
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 11:38 AM IST
Kwatra’s visit part of India-US consolidation; ties are on track
Both sides are focused on core strategic issues and deepening bilateral cooperation in a busy election year
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Sandeshkhali unrest part of a long line of TMC–BJP pre- and post-flashpoints
Political storms around the time of elections are not new in the state. Panchayat, assembly and Lok Sabha polls routinely witness violent clashes in West Bengal
Published on Apr 15, 2024 09:04 PM IST
How will the Northeast vote?
Elections in the region will be fought on a triadic, inter-linked reality of perception of development, the sense of insecurity and assertions of aspirations
Published on Apr 15, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Amidst the Iran-Israel escalation loop, India is not spoilt for choice
While the crew of captured ships have traditionally been released unharmed, the current crisis presents a new frontier for Indian foreign policy
Published on Apr 15, 2024 03:48 PM IST
Crude country bombs of Kerala's Kannur and their unintended targets
In volatile Kannur, political cadres target each other with weapons and bystanders and non-actors get hurt in the process. This has been happening since the 70s
The suits against Patanjali prove that only strict action protects public health
In a country like India, where medicines are easily sold without prescriptions, there is a need for regulation of ads to prevent the harms of self-medication
Published on Apr 13, 2024 08:57 PM IST
What’s on the mind of Indian voters as we go in for general elections in a week?
According to a pre-poll survey, jobs and price rise are the two biggest issues but the one that needs to talked about is how our trust in the EC is falling
Published on Apr 13, 2024 08:45 PM IST
Unravelling West's anti-Modi rants and narrative on India's war on terror
Efforts have been underway to portray the Narendra Modi regime as a hyper-nationalistic regime, which is not averse to breaking international laws.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 07:31 PM IST
Saudi-Pakistan joint statement on Kashmir shows Riyadh’s balancing act
The recent joint statement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, calling for dialogue to resolve the Kashmir dispute, marks a subtle shift in Riyadh's stance.
Published on Apr 11, 2024 11:25 PM IST
Northeastern View | Waiting for “Act East” panacea a decade on
The Act East policy was meant to be an interface between Northeast India and Southeast Asia, but region-wide development needs a lot more
Published on Apr 11, 2024 11:18 PM IST
Redefining the warrior — and remaking bunkers — to include women
The Supreme Court has consistently endorsed the empowerment of women in the armed forces to include equality in selection and promotion. What will that take?
Published on Apr 11, 2024 11:03 PM IST
Civil unions and marriage: Where are we in India?
As the Congress and CPI offer hope for same-sex couples in the country, a look at the difference between the legal formats of partnership that are in discussion
Published on Apr 10, 2024 09:19 PM IST
All aboard on Maharashtra’s political carousel where loyalties take a twirl
A churning sea of realignments over the past few years left voters and political workers bewildered, grappling with shifting loyalties and electoral dynamics
Published on Apr 09, 2024 11:15 PM IST
When an 18th-century battle decides a 21st-century election in West Bengal
It is tragic that the colonial British tactic of divide and rule continues to haunt Indian politics as the communalisation of the Battle of Plassey shows
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 08:29 PM IST
Valay Singh
Three important safeguards of rights of rape and assault survivors
Trauma-informed approach is essential to put an end to incidents like the Rajasthan judicial magistrate asking a rape survivor to strip and show her injuries.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 10:24 PM IST
Here's what economists need to talk about: the phenomenon of underemployment
Low wages, fewer working hours, and more qualified for the job at hand? The difficult-to-track trend of underemployment can only be understood by proxy
Published on Apr 07, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities
The PM-eBus Sewa scheme aims to deploy 10,000 electric buses in tier-II and tier-III cities by the end of the year. What's the catch
Published on Apr 07, 2024 09:11 PM IST
India's 1st protest on sexual harassment at the workplace erupted 100 yrs ago
In colonial Madras, women workers of a mill unionised to ask for equal pay, equal work, and a workspace where they were not insulted, humiliated or harassed
Published on Apr 07, 2024 06:49 PM IST
Shobhana Warrier
HistoriCity | Mysore's logo is a new city's nod at its old, complex history
Beyond the tiger claw and the Mysore sandal soap, the city's history is filled with the symbols of good governance, wars and anti-colonial pride
Published on Apr 05, 2024 11:35 PM IST
Valay Singh
Northeastern View | What's in a name? Territorial dominance, for one
China has released the 4th list of 'standardised geographical names' of places along the Arunachal border; India's response to such actions is more development
Published on Apr 05, 2024 09:19 PM IST
The deaths-of-despair narrative is out of date
Drugs and suicide are no longer killing more working-class whites than they are other Americans
Published on Apr 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
Ending Maoist violence requires military action, and more
While clear data exists to show that left-wing extremism is on the decline, the government must consolidate its recent Bijapur success against the Maoists
Published on Apr 04, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Biden and Xi's two-hour phone call sets the tone for future China-US relations
Despite discussing critical issues such as Taiwan and trade, Xi Jinping and Joe Biden emphasised the importance of cooperation and managing differences.
Published on Apr 04, 2024 08:28 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Eye on the Middle East | Why did Israel attack the Iranian Consulate in Syria?
The longer and wider Israel’s war, the less sympathy it gets internationally, and the lesser the chances of Arab-Israeli normalisation coming back on track
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Legally Speaking | The Patanjali proceedings: A brief overview of the case
Why were Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna summoned to the Supreme Court? Why did the Supreme Court refuse to accept their apology?
Published on Apr 03, 2024 10:38 PM IST
What does it take to start an airline?
FLY91 is the latest addition to India’s growing aviation sector that’s looking to connect places that were previously accessible either by road or train
Published on Apr 03, 2024 08:34 PM IST
With the end of Ramzan nearing, has the UNSC’s call for a ceasefire helped?
As the death toll in Gaza approaches 33,000, the March 25 resolution has so far failed to create binding obligations on Israel to halt its military campaign
Published on Apr 03, 2024 06:13 PM IST
Three surprises that could inflame commodity markets in 2024
What it would take for another bout of mayhem
Published on Apr 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist