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A growing isolation

For Israel, a growing discontent among its alliesSubscriber Only

May 27, 2025 07:32 IST

Change in tone of Israel’s allies signals a welcome departure from their justification, earlier, of its military offensive.

A matter of trust

SEBI’s moves to address concerns over disclosure norms and conflict of interest: A step in the right directionSubscriber Only

May 27, 2025 07:32 IST

At a time when millions are entering the stock markets — as per reports, the number of demat accounts now exceeds 170 million, with account holders now located in almost all pin codes in the country — their faith in the market regulator and the efficient functioning of the markets must be fortified.

Express view on Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for April 2025: If these industries are not growing fast enough, the rest of the economy is unlikely to

Express view on Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for April 2025: If these industries are not growing fast enough, the rest of the economy is unlikely toSubscriber Only

May 26, 2025 07:34 IST

Their loss of growth momentum has implications and lessons for economy

Express View on SC's latest rap to ED: It should take heed and reboot

Express View on SC’s latest rap to ED: It should take heed and rebootSubscriber Only

May 26, 2025 07:22 IST

The agency’s selective targeting of Opposition leaders in the past 10 years has done its reputation no good

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In Trump vs Harvard, America is diminishedSubscriber Only

May 24, 2025 06:55 IST

The F-1 visa is, for many across the world, a dream, an aspiration, even a badge of honour. Trump does his country grave disservice in trying to make it a target on a student’s back

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A good monsoonSubscriber Only

May 24, 2025 06:54 IST

It will be the icing on the cake for an economy that has emerged from a prolonged period of high food inflation

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Lesson from Cannes: Roll up the red carpetSubscriber Only

May 24, 2025 06:53 IST

In the age of social media, the exclusivity that it once guaranteed has all but vanished

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Of late, there is neither joy, nor love, nor light in following Manchester UnitedSubscriber Only

May 23, 2025 06:53 IST

Giving Ruben Amorim the time and players for his ideas to take wing is the most practical way forward

Trump, black and white

Trump, black and whiteSubscriber Only

May 23, 2025 06:52 IST

The US president’s reality TV diplomacy sees summit-level meetings as an opportunity to score political points, posturing to a domestic base

In Mahmudabad case, SC order is, with due respect, an injustice to its own tradition on free speech

In Mahmudabad case, SC order is, with due respect, an injustice to its own tradition on free speechSubscriber Only

May 23, 2025 06:52 IST

Any reading of the professor’s posts makes it clear that no crime has been committed, nor was it intended. He was exercising his constitutionally protected right to free speech

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Ban on chess in Afghanistan: Only the brave may playSubscriber Only

May 22, 2025 06:52 IST

This is a further regression, with yet another simple freedom taken away from those who have already lost so many of their basic rights and liberties

Killing of top Maoist leader in Chhattisgarh: A turning point

Killing of top Maoist leader in Chhattisgarh: A turning pointSubscriber Only

May 22, 2025 06:51 IST

This is a major setback for left-wing extremist forces. Government must seize the opportunity, keep vigil

In Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi's Booker win, an affirmation for stories from the margins

Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi’s International Booker win: Affirmation of personal grit; stories from the marginsSubscriber Only

May 22, 2025 13:27 IST

At a time when the narratives around minorities in India, and the world, are often shaped by fear, suspicion and prejudice, Mushtaq’s win is a luminous affirmation of literature’s power to heal

AI

AI can now beat humans in debate. That’s the least of our problemsSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 10:26 IST

Scariest thing about AI is not that it can brainwash multitudes, but that those who hold its reins are human and deeply flawed

Russia-Ukraine

There is no quick fix to the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadlockSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 10:26 IST

Following a call with Putin, Trump says a peace deal would have to be negotiated directly between Russia and Ukraine. But core obstacles remain

Jayant Narlikar

Remembering Jayant Narlikar, the astrophysicist who challenged dominant theoriesSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 10:26 IST

He made science accessible while underlining that there were no shortcuts to excellence

The semicolon’s subtlety seems to be out of fashion, but not quite out of time

The semicolon’s subtlety seems to be out of fashion, but not quite out of timeSubscriber Only

May 20, 2025 07:44 IST

In a world run on emojis and algorithmic brevity, it may feel like an endangered relic. Yet, true to form, the semicolon can shapeshift and adapt; make itself plebeian

Labour Force Survey has an update. It’s a welcome one

Labour Force Survey has an update. It’s a welcome oneSubscriber Only

May 20, 2025 07:43 IST

Changes in the PLFS’s methodology and frequency are welcome. As India’s economy grows and seeks to attract global investors, credible and timely data will be non-negotiable. The current data on the Indian labour market leaves a lot to be desired.

A win for the environment

A win for the environmentSubscriber Only

May 20, 2025 07:40 IST

SC verdict overruling post-facto environmental clearances underlines that sustainable development is not a zero-sum game

Amid government’s calls for unity, Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s arrest sends a chilling message

Amid government’s calls for unity, Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s arrest sends a chilling messageSubscriber Only

May 19, 2025 07:32 IST

By treating criticism of the government as a crime against the state, it shrinks common ground lauded by PM

With stance on Operation Sindoor global outreach, Congress does its leaders disservice

With stance on Operation Sindoor global outreach, Congress does its leaders disserviceSubscriber Only

May 19, 2025 07:31 IST

Congress looks resentful vis-a-vis Shashi Tharoor and churlish vis-a-vis the government

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Express View: Talking to TalibanSubscriber Only

October 10, 2025 20:01 IST

It should not be seen as an endorsement of the regime, but a calibrated engagement focused on regional security

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An attempt at understanding dolphin language is being made — will people listen?Subscriber Only

May 17, 2025 07:40 IST

Perhaps, AI can translate their realities in a way humans can understand them, and learn from them. But then, given that people are so adept at treating people as things, what chance does a dolphin have?

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India should lower tariffs – for the right reasonSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 07:25 IST

It should allow greater import competition, for its own sake, not because Trump says so

US backtracks on mediation claims in Kashmir: Send the message

US backtracks on mediation claims in Kashmir: Send the messageSubscriber Only

May 16, 2025 06:57 IST

As the hostilities with Pakistan ebb, Delhi must continue to wait, watch. It must not overreact to Trump’s claims, continue to underline its message

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