The EC must immediately shift the exercise of revision of electoral rolls to a later time, after this election is done, and allow space for feedback, public awareness campaigns, consultation with all parties. At stake is the people’s trust, and its institutional credibility

On the surface, selection of five college principals through a lottery appears at odds with the gravity of higher education frameworks. But it is also a well-deserved indictment of the status quo, and it could become an act of institutional truth-telling

His recent performance seals the passing of baton, speaks of happy things

The move, Delhi government's pushback, point to a broader failing — lack of a thought-through anti-pollution plan

Blocking technology in the name of Swadeshi has led to India turning from a net exporter to importer of cotton. The Trump pressure is like adding salt to the wound

It offers a lesson to larger, more resource-rich states. The path ahead must concern itself with the dignity and agency of all, including and especially those on the margins

It calls for greater public awareness of fraudsters’ modus operandi, and swift action by banks and authorities

Goons and their parochial politics have no place in a state looking to the future. They must face force of law

As Delhi sees a spate of litigation and mediation over pets and strays, it is a reminder that in lonely, crowded urban metropolises, pets provide the kind of unstinting comfort that few can

Incidents in Odisha and Himachal frame the sense of entitlement of the powerful. Action must be taken; no one is above the law

It sets up a censor in the garb of rooting out falsehoods

The peculiar slipperiness of the notion may be frustrating, but that is precisely what makes it so sought-after. Everyone wants it, but only a few can have it

But possible areas of stress warrant closer monitoring

Probe into the chemical fire should fix accountability. And draw attention to regulatory, knowledge deficits

India is secular and will remain so, the constitutional guard rails will hold. The word "secularism" in the Preamble is an article of faith

She was a pioneer of astronomy who has been ignored. The search for her image is part of a much-needed correction

In light of alleged rape in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee’s government must reframe its commitment to gender equity in unequivocal terms

Delhi can’t rely on multilateral forums to fight battle against terror.

Global economy faces trade policy shocks and geopolitical tensions. This weighs heavy on India

It could bring back anxieties that CUET was designed to eliminate

With Prada yet to make the details of its latest collection public, it still has the chance to give credit where it's due. Hopefully, it doesn't shy away from doing so

Lowering of tensions, de-escalation of Trump's tariff war, bring relief for global economy. It may be temporary

A visitor at Uffizi Gallery accidentally damaged a painting while posing with it. Is this the beginning of a new era of performance art?

Report on continent heating up faster than rest of the world must push policymakers to find ways to enable people to adapt to weather vagaries.

Government's decision to conduct a household income survey is welcome. It should learn from past exercises and experiences of other countries.