Assam’s Floods : A Man-Made Crisis

Assam is underwater again. Over 90 lives lost, 40% of the state flood-prone, and the Dhansiri still rising. However, this is no longer just about heav...

Don’t Put a Price Tag on UPI

The government’s quiet amendment to allow charges on UPI transactions is a mistake. Even if only 5% of transactions are targeted initially, the signal...

Praggnanandhaa: India’s New Chess King

R. Praggnanandhaa has done it again. St Louis Rapid & Blitz champion, with a round to spare. At 20, he is not the future of Indian chess. He is the pr...

The New Face of Indian Badminton

Ashmita Chaliha vs Rakshitha Ramraj in the Korea Open semis. That is not just a match. It is a statement. <Br/>Indian badminton has been dominated by...

India’s Spinners Face Real Test in Galle

India’s pacers struggled in Colombo. The spinners didn’t. Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Manav Suthar took 7 wickets between them on day 1 of the...

Eggs for Mid-Day Meals: A Policy Platter

The West Bengal government’s decision to ask 500 schools to “arrange eggs themselves” for mid-day meals exposes the chaos behind good intentions. <Br...

Jharkhand’s Exam Protests: Youth Demanding Accountability

For the past 13 days, students in Jharkhand have been on the streets. Their demand is not radical. They want a CBI probe into alleged irregularities i...

Supreme Court Extends Protection to All Wetlands

The Supreme Court's clarification that its 2024 order on Asan Wetland applies nationwide is a significant step for environmental law. Previously, the ...

Security First, Livelihoods Later: The Price of a Safe Independence Day

Delhi’s decision to shut nearly 300 shops in Chandni Chowk from August 12 to 15 is understandable. However, it is also unfair. In the aftermath of the...