Standard Betting Odds: Understand and Apply Effectively in Online Betting

Standard Betting Odds is a key element that every bettor needs to master in order to improve their chances of winning. In the volatile world of online betting games, understanding the odds will not only help you make smarter decisions but also optimize your investment. This article will give you a comprehensive and in-depth look … Read more

Letters to The Editor — September 12, 2025

A new turn It will be naive to take Donald Trump’s assurance of a resumption of trade negotiations for granted. Here is an American President whose mood swings guide his presidential decisions. India cannot bluntly refuse the offer but it may have to deal with America with heightened caution. Even if one assumes that Mr. … Read more

Relief for refugees: on the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025  

The formulation of the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, notified by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on September 1, provides greater clarity on certain issues concerning India’s immigration framework. It exempts a set of people from the requirement of a valid passport or other valid travel document and valid visa to enter, stay … Read more

Reckless escalation: on Israel’s attack on Qatar 

Even by Israel’s own standards, its September 9 attack on Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders, was a reckless escalation of the regional conflict — one that could make peace in Gaza even harder to achieve. Since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault, Israel has bombed a number of Arab countries, besides devastating Gaza. Its strikes on Iran … Read more

A project of a strategic and national importance

The Great Nicobar Island Project, envisaged by the Narendra Modi government, is an ambitious project with an integrated development plan that comprises an international container transhipment terminal (ICTT) with a capacity of 14.2 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit), a greenfield international airport, a 450 MVA gas and solar-based power plant, and township of an area … Read more

Corrections and Clarifications — September 12, 2025

Sasikanth Senthil is a Lok Sabha MP from Tiruvallur, and not MLA as mentioned in a report, “SC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’” (September 11, 2025). Published – September 12, 2025 12:08 am IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

A ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms

India’s recently announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms mark a turning point in the journey towards achieving universal health coverage. This overhaul of health-care taxation signals a strong push to make medical care more affordable and accessible for millions, especially those struggling with high costs of treatment or health products. Sectoral changes The biggest … Read more