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NEET’s promise of transparency has been overshadowed by paper leaks, security failures and growing distrust. A return to federal decentralisation is the only cure for India’s medical admissions malaise

Drowning prevention should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of emergency responders but as a shared societal commitment

De Gaulle made one major mistake: He dismissed students as simply being afraid of examinations rather than recognising their demand for accountability

Christopher Nolan remains faithful to Homer's intentions by using Film Noir aesthetics to expose the darker moral complexities of war, heroism and human nature, rather than glorifying them

While NFHS-6 celebrates improvements in women’s empowerment, it also reveals rising obesity, high blood sugar levels, and declining exclusive breastfeeding

The tragic death of an NDA cadet should prompt reforms that keep military training rigorous while making it more scientific, evidence-based and professionally supervised

In an AI-driven economy, laptops are essential educational tools, not luxury goods. High GST on digital devices weakens India's AI ambitions by limiting access to modern education

The Lohagad Fort murder investigation has revived debate over the use of polygraph tests in criminal investigations

Despite record investments in green energy, emissions and resource extraction continue to rise, highlighting that the real challenge is not just decarbonisation, but rethinking development itself

Rising underage driving in Hyderabad reflects failures in supervision, responsibility and adolescent guidance, demanding urgent action from families, schools and authorities

If a creature does not ask for freedom, will it be free? Freedoms are demanded and fought for, but what of those who cannot do either?

At 94, Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao continues to redefine Indian cinema through innovation and genre-defying storytelling

The new Labour Codes mark an important legal milestone for gig workers, but key questions over social security, employment status and enforceable protections remain unresolved

The real question is not whether AI can think like humans, but whether it can help us make wiser choices about the land, water, and ecosystems

Prime Minister Modi’s visits to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reflect India’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy rooted in partnerships rather than blocs 

Recognising the aspirations and frustrations of unemployed youth is just as important as acknowledging the State's development achievements

An ageing population, falling fertility, and rising obesity are reshaping India’s health landscape, demanding structural upgrades to the country’s healthcare infrastructure

Meaningful education is not just about gaining new knowledge, but also recognising the value of knowledge that already exists

The issue is no longer only about where the boundary lies but also about the strategic advantages that flow from keeping it undefined

Every global event flows through the dollar system, through the rupee exchange rate, and lands — silently, without announcement — in our kitchen