Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi addresses the centenary celebrations of......

The A to Z of 2020

Wow -- 2020, huh? From the deadly coronavirus to lockdowns, wildfires to the Black Lives Matter movement, to the Bihar and US elections, it's been a year we won't forget. It's hard to believe it......

India went flying blind into COVID-19

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob. IMAGE: A worker paints circles on the floor of the Jhandewala Devi Mandir to......

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Eminent journalist and author Kuldip Nayar, who fought fiercely for press freedom and civil liberties, died in New Delhi early on Thursday. He was 95. Nayar died around 12.30 am at the Escorts......

Does Modi want small companies to fail?

India has too many small companies and this is inefficient.It should instead have only a handful of very large players running its economy and these giants can then compete with the world, observes......

Tough reforms are very difficult in the Indian context: Niti CEO

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said it is difficult to carry out tough reforms in India and emphasised that more reforms are needed to make the country competitive in the global......

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out. IMAGE:......

India must stop being the West's digital colony

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,'......

Messi is Time's Athlete of the Year!

IMAGE: Lionel Messi was named Time Magazine's athlete of the year after guiding Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title last December, before picking up his 8th Ballon d'Or. Photograph: Kind......

Harmanpreet on TIME100 NEXT 2023 list of emerging leaders

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur was among the three Indians picked by TIME Magazine. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Three Indians, including cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, were named by TIME magazine......

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty Become Moms

Photograph: Kind courtesy Naomi Osaka/Instagram Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, 25, and her rapper boyfriend Cordae welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles. People magazine confirmed that......

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

IMAGE: Caroline Wozniacki announced her retirement prior to the 2020 Australian Open at the age of 29. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis......

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Ace tennis player Serena Williams revealed her second pregnancy at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Serena Williams/Instagram Serena wore a fitted black gown with a white......