Revolts are inevitable in networked societies; therefore, UN-led norms for ethical AI and bilateral tech accords are vital to prevent chaos

The dangers of high sugar content in these fluids, as well as administering non-WHO formulations, are real, particularly for young children. The FSSAI and the courts have rightly flagged this as a public health risk

The Judiciary has cleared the way for its resumption. Why is Centre not paying heed?

In a world obsessed with shortcuts and algorithms, even genuine talent is treated with suspicion. It’s time to bring trust back to creativity

By excluding political parties from the definition of ‘workplace,’ the judiciary has narrowed protections for women whose political participation already faces systemic barriers

What could be the potential strategy levers to change Bihar’s economic fortunes? There are three clear pathways through which the state can still turn its potential into real prosperity

India should use this period to reinforce its economic, military, and tech resilience — not to imitate China, but to avoid being caught off guard if Beijing regains momentum

There are three issues that need to be talked about. One, whether this provides any direct economic and social benefit. Two, whether such transfers upset fiscal math. And three, the ideology of the role of the state

The final lesson from Mamdani, and to an extent even Donald Trump, is that voters can often respect authenticity over pandering.

The ‘morality dividend’ of recruiting more women is not enough to cloak the patriarchal microaggressions in workplaces. While the rising numbers should be celebrated, the true celebration is still miles away.

India is practically friendless in South Asia. West Asian countries are forging new arrangements among themselves and with Israel, without India. It is time to acquire some humility and go back to the policy drawing board

We have seen a parade of our most important political leaders raise issues that will in no way benefit the people of our poorest state.

Nitish, then with the Samata Party, first became Bihar CM for just a week in 2000. In November 2005, he was sworn in as Bihar CM. Save for a nine-month gap, he has held that position uninterrupted till date

Given that the border has the potential to derail the relationship and render any progress futile, it is surprising that there appears to be no great urgency to resolve it

As rents soar and cities crowd tighter, living alone has become a privilege few can sustain

By choosing a laser-etched tatreez top by a Palestinian designer, the First Lady of New York City turned fashion into a statement of identity, resistance, and solidarity

The national song was partitioned in 1937 to appease the Muslim League. Ten years later, the nation was partitioned.

“New York, New York” is no longer the unofficial anthem of the city. At the end of his victory speech, Mamdani walked off the stage with a Bollywood hit song, 'Dhoom Machale' playing in the background. It translates to “have a blast.

The AI frenzy is propelling markets to ever-new highs. The pressures and problems of the present are being ignored for the (yet untested) promise of the future. Markets may be priced to perfection. But reality rarely follows suit.

The real question that these elections will answer is not if PK will be a main player in the state but whether, post-Bihar, he can strive to be a significant player outside Bihar

Indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation have the right to live undisturbed, govern their ancestral lands, refuse contact, and exercise Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)

Its combined population is nearly 700 million. As a bloc with a collective GDP of over $4 trillion, it is growing at 25 per cent faster than the global average rate

From Shimla to Hyderabad to New Delhi, each place has left a faint fingerprint on my soul. Even as I feared that each new city would swallow me whole, I found myself clinging to the small things that felt familiar

NiMo (Nitish–Modi) has stitched together a gendered coalition that cuts across caste lines, while others have alternated between free giveaways and caste calculations

Now that his electoral conquest of New York brings a new grammar of politics, the old division between “good” and “bad” Muslims is losing its ground, at least in the US