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The second time is not about discovering something new, but about settling into it. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The first time is this unfiltered sense of exhilaration. It is filled with breathlessness and anticipation as we stand on the precipice of something new, wondering if we will ever feel the same way again? The … Read more
A rule that is often violated. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A Japanese tourist recently posted in Reddit about her traumatic experience of travelling through India, saying the constant honking and sounds of firecrackers led to an emotional breakdown. Another tourist from Japan, who recently visited Bengaluru, cut short his tour again unable to bear … Read more
At the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon — the conference’s chief guest — outlined three major geopolitical shifts shaping the world: the replacement of rules with power, the rise of security over economic considerations, and a move from trade efficiency to protectionism and resilient supply chains among … Read more
Issue of transparency It is inexplicable as to why any data relating to the conduct of elections should be kept away from the reach of voters/citizens, after the declaration of results (Editorial, March 21). In our secret ballot system of voting (now voting on EVMs), one can never know who voted for whom in an … Read more
A Successful Function MARCH 23, 1925: The Hindu had the honour of receiving Mahatma Gandhi in its offices, in Mount Road, yesterday afternoon [March 22] on the occasion of the unveiling by him of the portrait of the late Mr. S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar. The function was simple and impressive; and was largely attended by … Read more
‘IORA needs sustained and improved collaborative avenues’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an apex regional organisation that promotes open regionalism between the countries of Asia, Africa and Australia, connected via Indian Ocean waters. As the Indian leadership prepares to step up to chair IORA from November 2025 — … Read more
Summer has arrived early in several parts of India. In the last week of February, heatwaves were officially reported in Goa and Maharashtra. States such as Odisha, Telangana, and Maharashtra have already recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C. Throughout most of February, 31 States and Union Territories experienced night temperatures at least 1°C above normal, with 22 … Read more
The Budget is more than just a financial statement, as it reflects a nation’s priorities, economic vision and governance philosophy. Across democracies, parliaments exercise the power of the purse, which is critical in shaping national budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline, and promoting transparency. However, in India, parliamentary influence over the Budget remains minimal. The executive-driven process … Read more
An old man stands by the river, staring at the water that has nurtured his village for generations. He remembers when the stream was full, a roaring silver ribbon cutting through the valley. It was more than water; it was life, sustaining his ancestors, their crops, their livestock. But now, the river is thinner, quieter … Read more
