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During the 2022 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Dalit bangle makers in Firozabad, a traditional bastion of the Samajwadi Party (SP), said that they trusted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) more because they had suffered at the hands of the Yadavs. “During SP rule, our women were forcibly denied ration shop queues. It was … Read more

In the complex interplay of great power politics in South Asia, the triangular relationship between the United States, India and Pakistan reveals a story. It is one about enduring strategic necessity as much as it is about the contest of political ideologies, national interests and historical legacies. United States President Donald Trump’s recent lunch with … Read more

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is chemically inert. The human body does not absorb it. The skin does not react to it. But it has several useful physical properties such as being a binder and texturiser, which is why it has varied applications in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics and other industries. MCC can add weight to a … Read more

Pharma unit blast The massive explosion at a pharmaceutical unit near Hyderabad is among one of the worst-ever industrial disasters in the country in recent years (Front page, July 1). India has been witness to a surge in explosion-related accidents in industrial establishments. The country boasts of being an industrial powerhouse with a lot of … Read more

India’s commitment to social justice, enshrined in the Constitution, mandates equitable representation to marginalised communities in public institutions. Reservation policies for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) aim to address historical inequalities with a quota of 15%, 7.5%, 27%, and 10% of posts, respectively. Yet, central … Read more

The new financial year has gotten off to a relatively poor start when it comes to industrial production. Growth in the Index of Industrial Production slumped to a nine-month low of 1.2% in May 2025. This follows an eight-month low of 2.6% in April. Taken together, this puts the average growth in the index so … Read more

Every July 1st, India observes National Doctor’s Day, to honour the legacy of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. However, in recent years, this commemoration has become overshadowed by more visible policy events such as the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax in 2017 and the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in 2024. This erosion … Read more

Navigating the cultural landscape these days is akin to treading a minefield. It is becoming evident that the most innocuous creative expressions can blow up to become heated controversies. Over the past week in Kerala, everything from a character named Janaki in a film to Zumba dance performances by school students has angered some section … Read more

India’s foreign policy is currently facing an existential crisis. The second term of the Trump administration, which had previously been welcomed by India, has upset India’s carefully crafted foreign policy. The recent India-Pakistan conflict should also be viewed as a ‘wakeup call’. As details of the extent of China’s military connections to Pakistan and of … Read more

Elections in India feature a larger number of voters from among the poor and marginalised sections when compared to the West, offering them the best outlet to register their views while choosing their representatives. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has done yeoman work in increasing voter participation by easing the registration process, allowing the … Read more