Editorials

The problem with communist parties has been their dogmatic refusal to shed ideological rigidity, embrace change, and groom new regional leaders

India’s expanding data centre ecosystem is placing a significant strain on water and energy resources

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s landmark debut in Tamil Nadu and BJP’s breakthrough in West Bengal signal a major political shift in India

The apex court's recent order reaffirms a principle often lost in legal and medical processes: reproductive choice rests with the individual, not with institutions acting on her behalf

The Iran war shows that power doesn’t guarantee victory—endurance does

UAE’s exit from OPEC opens up strategic opportunities for countries like India amid ongoing regional conflicts

India–New Zealand is uniquely positioned to generate jobs, deepen capabilities, and evolve from transactional engagement into an enduring and embedded partnership

The Supreme Court’s directive on uniform guidelines can curb overuse, reduce costs, and bring much-needed accountability to critical care

The Aam Aadmi Party no longer speaks for the common man—it revolves around just one man: Arvind Kejriwal, who seems to have mastered the art of shedding close allies with remarkable consistency

In the absence of clear oversight, scammers exploit both the opacity and the hype associated with digital assets

Despite expanding health insurance coverage, the government’s promise of a financial safety net is eroding due to spiralling medical costs and persistently low public health spending 

Fresh violence has shattered hopes of stability following the restoration of popular government, deepening despondency in the turbulent north-eastern State

While the Steve Jobs era was defined by groundbreaking innovation, Tim Cook’s leadership will be remembered for driving Apple’s exceptional financial growth

With key disputes over sanctions, nuclear policy and regional control unresolved, the prospects for a lasting agreement remain fragile

Rankings will eventually take care of themselves if incomes rise, opportunities expand, and inequality narrows; otherwise, even a higher place on the global table will mean nothing

Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity

The Bihar template reveals the BJP’s smart game plan for power in States with strong regional allies

The BJP is pushing a deeply flawed delimitation exercise under the guise of advancing women’s reservation, raising concerns over fairness, federal balance, and political representation

The Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, raises concerns over vague definitions, misuse, and threats to free speech

The resilience of Hungary’s democracy amid authoritarian governance will inspire activists worldwide

With thousands of lives already lost and the global economy hanging in the balance, the US, Israel, and Iran must give diplomacy a genuine chance to forge a workable middle ground

The recent successful demonstration of a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication network using indigenous technology reflects a major leap for India

India’s updated NDCs, aiming for 60% non-fossil power capacity by 2035 and deeper emissions cuts, boost clean energy ambition, but challenges remain steep

The central bank's decision to maintain the status quo signals a careful balancing act between controlling inflation and supporting economic growth in an increasingly uncertain global environment