The case of a 42-year-old woman in Kerala testing positive for Nipah virus on May 8 makes it the third such instance being reported from the State’s Malappuram district in the last two years. The earlier cases were detected last year, in a 14-year-old boy on July 21 and a 24-year-old adult on September 15. … Read more
Conflict and realisation Given the fragile state of its economy, Pakistan cannot afford to get entangled in a prolonged and conventional military confrontation with India. As a country riddled with high foreign debt and perilously low foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan’s rulers ought to understand the crippling repercussions of full-scale war with India on its economy … Read more
The global food system is facing significant challenges from resource limitations and climate change even while trying to ensure food accessibility and affordability. Despite being a major producer of milk, fruits, vegetables, grains and livestock, India struggles with nutritional issues, which include undernutrition and overnutrition, alongside widespread micronutrient deficiencies. These jeopardise its demographic dividend and … Read more
A storied career is grinding to a halt in phases. Rohit Sharma, as is the trend now among cricketers, is doing the slow fade-out. First up, he retired from T20Is, and now at 38, after a poor run in Tests, the Indian skipper has bowed out of cricket’s longest format. If earlier, players did the … Read more
As the prospect of a nationwide caste census resurfaces at a crucial crossroads, it is important to reflect on its potential ramifications especially in education. The last comprehensive caste enumeration dates back to 1931, and yet, in its absence, major policies and landmark judgments have continued to hinge on outdated data. The obsolescence of the … Read more
The international reaction to India’s strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan has been one of concern, but muted and non-recriminatory, indicating that for most world capitals, India’s actions in response to the Pahalgam attacks were more or less expected, and even understood. While there have been calls for restraint and resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, … Read more
India’s operation In India’s Operation Sindoor, countless personnel and professionals have played their part: from intelligence analysts who have tracked targets for weeks, to drone pilots who have operated their missions under extreme stress, to the naval forces who maintained strategic positions off the coast, ready for escalation if necessary, to, finally, the Army and … Read more
On April 26, 2025, tourists take pictures at Pahalgam, near the site of the terrorist attack in J&K’s Anantnag district. | Photo Credit: PTI Kashmir has remained a challenging beat for a reporter for over three decades now. The fact that over 20 local journalists lost their lives in the line of duty only indicates the … Read more
The recent death of a young entrepreneur, who reportedly took the extreme step after she lost followers on social media, is sufficient reason for us to pause and assess the role of social media in our lives. Misha Agarwal decided it was not worth living any more, over a dropping follower count. Her sister confirmed … Read more
In 1945 | Photo Credit: AP As conflict once again darkens horizons in the subcontinent, West Asia, North Africa and eastern Europe, Europeans are commemorating 80 years since the guns fell silent over Europe and the world’s most destructive war began to wind down. On May 8, 1945, as news of Germany’s surrender spread, crowds … Read more