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Pavan K. Varma | Don’t Let America Decide From Where To Source Oil

Pavan K. Varma | Don’t Let America Decide From Where To Source Oil

The US government has issued a presidential order to set up a “monitoring committee” to ensure that India does not buy...

15 Feb 2026 12:38 AM IST

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | A Thousand Splendid Sons (And Fathers)

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | A Thousand Splendid Sons (And Fathers)

It is important to stand by your family, but equally important to know when to step back.

14 Feb 2026 11:54 PM IST

K.C. Singh | Will BNP’s Big Win Lead To Reset Of Delhi-Dhaka Ties?

K.C. Singh | Will BNP’s Big Win Lead To Reset Of Delhi-Dhaka Ties?

The BNP-led alliance reportedly leads with 216 seats out of 299 seats, with that led by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) having won...

14 Feb 2026 12:03 AM IST

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Heralding Global Doom Or Bonanza? World In A Tizzy On Possibilities Of AI | Farrukh Dhondy

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Heralding Global Doom Or Bonanza? World In A...

Every magazine or newssheet seems to feature deliberations on the powers, dangers, possibilities of AI. Some of them are...

13 Feb 2026 11:13 PM IST

Dilip Cherian l UPSC Draws The Line: Crack IAS or IFS & That’s It

Dilip Cherian l UPSC Draws The Line: Crack IAS or IFS & That’s It

The UPSC has tightened the rules, and the signal is unmistakable: if you are allotted the IAS or IFS, there is no second...

13 Feb 2026 12:21 AM IST

Abhijit Bhattacharyya l India Aviation Reform Vital Before Reckless Expansion

Abhijit Bhattacharyya l India Aviation Reform Vital Before Reckless...

The State has to come down hard and take control to ensure that flight safety gets top priority at all times

13 Feb 2026 12:16 AM IST

Manash Ghosh |Yunus’ Sham Vote Set To Worsen Chaos in B’desh

Manash Ghosh |Yunus’ Sham Vote Set To Worsen Chaos in B’desh

Controversial vote and referendum may inflame tensions, not restore order

11 Feb 2026 9:17 PM IST

Sunil Gatade | After Ajit Pawar’s Passing, Bjp Has New Compulsions in Maharashtra

Sunil Gatade | After Ajit Pawar’s Passing, Bjp Has New Compulsions in...

Alliance politics in Maharashtra exposes BJP’s search for a durable Maratha face

11 Feb 2026 8:58 PM IST

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury | As Bangladesh Set To Vote Thursday, New Delhi Going To Face Old Dilemma

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury | As Bangladesh Set To Vote Thursday, New Delhi...

At stake is not merely the outcome of an election, but the nature of authority that will manifest itself. Bangladesh’s...

10 Feb 2026 11:03 PM IST

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | UGC: Hawkishly ‘Woke’ Or Just Politically Motivated?

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | UGC: Hawkishly ‘Woke’ Or Just Politically...

There are 1,270 such universities and 14,725 colleges serving millions of students. Since 2012, the UGC has implemented...

10 Feb 2026 10:43 PM IST

Aakar Patel | Trade Deal With US: Has India’s Sovereignty Been Compromised?

Aakar Patel | Trade Deal With US: Has India’s Sovereignty Been...

This additional duty imposed on India was removed for good behaviour, or, to speak more diplomatically, for compliance....

9 Feb 2026 10:05 PM IST

Shikha Mukerjee | In A Twist, Establishment On Run In SC, Parliament

Shikha Mukerjee | In A Twist, Establishment On Run In SC, Parliament

The Opposition’s credibility to speak on behalf of harassed voters was upheld by the Supreme Court when it gave Mamata...

9 Feb 2026 9:28 PM IST