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Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi addresses an election meeting in support......

Warring Kukis, Meitis agree on one thing: Not right time for polls

The Kukis and Meitis may be at loggerheads in Manipur but their thoughts on one point converge -- this is not the right time for Lok Sabha elections in the restive state. IMAGE: Kuki Students......

CAA not to be implemented in tribal areas of Northeast

Most tribal areas in northeastern states, including those granted special status under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution, have been kept out of the purview of The Citizenship (Amendment) Act,......

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The US's 5th gen supersonic F-35......

I shot him myself, no regrets: BJP MLA who opened fire at Sena leader

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA has been arrested for allegedly shooting and injuring a leader of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena over a land dispute in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on......

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

Kia's highly anticipated 2024 Sonet facelift (external link) has been officially unveiled for global markets, and it promises an array of exciting updates. From a redesigned exterior to advanced......

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra. IMAGE: An employee removes tape from the......

Railway ministry drops plan to monetise stations

The ministry of railways has dropped its proposal for monetisation of stations on public-private partnership mode, and projects are now being taken up under engineering, procurement and......

Vedaa: John Abraham-Style Action

Vedaa has the look of a typical actioner where the plot is subservient to the fight sequences, observes Deepa Gahlot. Vedaa will release in July so it must be a calculated strategy to release......

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot. For the new generation, it is probably the Harry Potter books set in a boarding school that......

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'As tempers flared, worried for his safety, I requested Duggu to sit in his car by the gate.''He did.''Later, I asked him how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances.''He told me......

Shehar Lakhot Review: Boring!

Plenty happens over the show -- riots, nefarious schemes, betrayal and multiple murders -- which should have made for a riveting watch but everything evokes déjà vu and worse, sighs......

Goodbye Matthew: Thank You For The Snark And Sweetness

One can only hope he finds his peace while we take comfort in the knowledge of having a true friend and the therapeutic power of humour.Sukanya Verma mourns the passing of Matthew Perry. IMAGE:......

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

IMAGE: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan believes England can defeat 'jaded Australia. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia looked jaded in......

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival IMAGE: Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed were the first batch of batters to hit the nets. Photograph: PCB/Twitter......

Women's T20 World Cup: England pose tough challenge as India eye semis berth

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will have their task cut out when they face England at St. George’s Park, in Gqeberha, on Friday. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images After being put......

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

'You have just got to put your best foot forward' IMAGE: Scott Boland had a forgettable white-ball debut back in 2016 against India in one of the inconsequential bilateral......

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