WORLD
In-Depth | Taliban blitzkrieg, palpable fear and India’s gambit: What’s happening in Afghanistan
While hectic parleys are underway to find a peaceful solution to the crisis brewing in Afghanistan, the Taliban quickly capturing more territory in recent weeks has left a nation anxious and worried
POLITICS
In-Depth | Sun, sand and turmoil: Tranquil Lakshadweep up in arms against govt’s 'anti-public' initiatives
People of the archipelago, backed by some from the mainland, are protesting a series of new regulations being pushed by the Union Territory’s controversial Administrator, Praful Khoda Patel. While they call the decisions ‘anti-public’ and potentially devastating for Lakshadweep’s ecology, the Gujarat politician at the helm maintains that the reforms are aimed at development alone
BUSINESS
In-Depth | IPL 2021: Past, present and COVID-battered future of the ‘great cricket circus’
Over 13 years, the Indian Premier League not only withstood a number of challenges on and off the field, but also thrived. Now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘cricket circus’ is reshaping itself to overcome new hurdles.
BUSINESS
In-Depth | The Clubhouse sensation: Why the new social media app is a screaming success and what lies ahead
Within a year of its launch, social media app Clubhouse has risen to stardom with a valuation of $1 billion. Its popularity and user base are multiplying, but its biggest challenges are perhaps yet to be come. Governments are cracking down on the app as it has also emerged as a go-to place for dissent.
POLITICS
Political battles in 2021: Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and other events to watch out for
Five assembly elections in April-May, Rajya Sabha elections and build-up to the all-important 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls. Here's the political calendar for 2021.
WORLD
US Election 2020 | Trump, Biden set for final presidential debate - here’s all you need to know
With less than two weeks to go before the last ballots are cast, US President Donald Trump and his rival Joe Biden will try to leave a lasting impression on voters in the final presidential debate.
INDIA
Coronavirus in India: Once considered COVID-19 hotspots, Delhi and Mumbai are flattening the curve
Over the last month, Delhi and Mumbai have shown a significant drop in new COVID-19 cases being reported every day. The doubling rate in both cities is now well over two months.
INDIA
In-Depth | Tamil Nadu custodial deaths spark national outrage and put spotlight back on police brutality in India
Custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Fenix in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi are being pegged as India’s George Floyd moment
WORLD
In-Depth | ‘Little flu’ and a ‘victory parade’: How some countries responded to the coronavirus pandemic
While some countries have been lauded for their prompt and effective response to the coronavirus pandemic, there are others being looked upon with suspicion and for downplaying risks.
WORLD
In-Depth | Quick action, masks and digital tracking: How Taiwan dodged the global trend and blocked coronavirus
Taiwan, a country of 23 million people, has so far managed to resist the novel coronavirus pandemic by responding quickly and by deploying big data analytics
POLITICS
Delhi Election: How Purvanchalis influence polls in the Capital; what AAP, BJP and Cong are doing to woo them
With a strong influence in over 1/4th of the seats in Delhi, parties are scrambling to get crucial support of the Purvanchali community
POLITICS
Delhi Election: How onion prices led to Swaraj govt’s defeat in 1998 — the last time BJP held reigns in national capital
Here’s a tale of how the BJP in Delhi lost the 1998 Assembly election as an incumbent after facing voter anger of the rising onion prices
POLITICS
Delhi Election: Patparganj, New Delhi and beyond — key battles playing out in the Capital
From Arvind Kejriwal's New Delhi seat to, Manish Sisodia's Patparganj and beyond — here are the key constituencies and interesting battles playing out in Delhi
POLITICS
Delhi Election: It's AAP vs BJP in the national capital; can Congress pull off a surprise?
Kejriwal’s AAP is hoping to not only retain power, but also improve its tally from last time. But, the BJP is confident of not only improving its tally, but also closing the gap by the time ballots are cast
POLITICS
Delhi Election: People voting differently at Centre and state levels — what it means for the national capital
People are increasingly voting based on local issues and factors such as who is on the ballot. They are drawing a clear distinction between state and central politics
POLITICS
Delhi Election | 80% respondents feel healthcare more accessible now; 61% prefer sending kids to govt school: Survey
About 86 percent respondents in Delhi showed satisfaction with the supply of electricity at their homes
POLITICS
1 in every 7 tweets sent to women politicians during 2019 Lok Sabha polls was ‘problematic’ or ‘abusive’: Amnesty study
Of all such tweets classified as “problematic” or “abusive”, the study found one-fifth to be containing sexism or misogyny
INDIA
Explained | CAA protests: Can states actually challenge constitutional validity of central laws?
Kerala and Chhattisgarh have challenged constitutional validity of CAA and NIA Act in the Supreme Court, respectively. The two cases have been filed by invoking Article 131 of the Constitution
POLITICS
In-Depth | Shaheen Bagh protest: 24x7 sit-in, ‘Dabang Dadis’ and a resolve to protect the Constitution
For over a month, thousands of women have led a 24x7 peaceful sit-in at New Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh, seeking revocation of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act and with a larger aim of protecting constitutional rights
POLITICS
Ideological shift or tacit support to BJP? MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s next move awaited
Raj Thackeray is expected to make a major announcement regarding MNS’ strategy at a party conclave on January 23. Reports suggest the party may shift its ideological position to Hindutva
POLITICS
Delhi, Bihar assembly elections and Rajya Sabha polls: Key political developments to watch out for in 2020
Developments around the Delhi and Bihar assembly elections are likely to dominate political headlines in 2020
POLITICS
Jharkhand Election Result 2019: How heavy losses in tribal-dominated seats led to BJP’s defeat
The dismal performance in the tribal-dominated seats is being seen as one of the main reasons for BJP’s loss
POLITICS
In-Depth | Dislodging govts, shaking foundations and offering resistance — a short history of India’s student protests
Students across India hit the streets last few week to protest against the amended Citizenship Act. This wave of demonstrations has been called by some as the largest in recent years. But, India has a rich history of student activism
POLITICS
Jharkhand Assembly Election: How tribal votes can change the outcome and what it means for BJP
Tribals are politically very influential in Jharkhand. BJP is fighting hard to clinch a large chunk of these votes
