‘Ashoka University Won’t Expand to Other Cities’ | Pramath Raj Sinha & Ashish Dhawan LIVE
Two institution builders, Pramath Raj Sinha and Ashish Dhawan, in conversation with Shweta Punj of Moneycontrol, discuss the opportunities and challenges of higher education in India and building institutions in India. Adapting curriculums to a fast changing world and nurturing the spirit of free speech on campus
Bihar Elections: Beyond caste, youth and women voters hold the key
As Bihar heads to polls in November, traditional caste equations are being disrupted by two powerful forces: empowered women and unemployed youth demanding change
OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar
Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest
Is BJP trying to woo TVK or using it to target DMK over Karur tragedy?
The BJP supports the AIADMK efforts, as it wants the DMK defeated. But it is not sure about wooing TVK and getting it into the NDA fold. So, when the TVK went to the Supreme Court seeking CBI probe into the tragedy, BJP supported the plea.
OPINION | Battle lines drawn in Bihar as campaigning enters the last phase
Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around
OPINION | Haryana’s code of silence
Not CBI, but Haryana Police and its friendly neighbour, Chandigarh Police, will probe its senior officials in the case of suicides by two of its officers, Y Puran Kumar and Sandeep Kumar Lather. This oddity doesn’t seem to bother opposition political parties
Indian elections are caught in a populist loop
Inability to drive growth and generate jobs leads to freebies and doles, which leads to rising debt, which in turn constrains productive expenditure
OPINION | Why Delhi’s air quality is more about politics than a lungful of non-toxic air
In power, political parties choose to be performative than practical. Over time, even the city’s inhabitants have become numb to the appalling level of pollution. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are solutions provided air quality is not seen as just a winter issue
Short War, Long Shadows: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and a new flashpoint
Any attempt to reconcile Pakistan, and curb its insurgencies and terror groups using economic statecraft, is difficult—possibly futile—as China’s experience has shown
OPINION | Karnataka’s anti-RSS push and the court verdict Congress forgot
RSSFACTS: The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed restrictions on central government employees' involvement with the RSS, recognising its apolitical social contributions and questioning the basis of past anti-secular claims, vindicating its nationalist role
Can RJD–Congress dent JD(U)–BJP’s hold on the Luv–Kush axis?
Moneycontrol analysis shows both alliances have gained vote share since 2020, but not at each other’s expense
BJP names candidates for assembly bypolls in various states
New Delhi, Oct 15 The BJP on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming bypolls in different states, fielding Aga Syed Mohsin and Devyani Rana ..
OPINION | Pakistan experiences ‘two-front’ conflict
Outbreak of armed conflict between Pakistan and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is a reminder that one should be careful what one wishes for. That said, Afghanistan can at times bring rivals on to the same page. The layers to the interrelationships in the region make for a complex situation
After Nepal, Bangladesh, now Madagascar: President Rajoelina flees as Gen Z-led protest topples government
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OPINION | How China is flipping the supply chain warfare script
U.S. threatened a 100-percentage point increase in tariff on Chinese imports as retaliation over Beijing’s enhanced export control measures of critical mineral products. What’s playing out is a script reversal- China has taken a leaf out of the U.S. playbook
OPINION | Stampede in Karur: A wake-up call for crowd safety
Recurring stampedes highlight serious lapses in crowd management. Authorities and political parties must implement effective safety protocols to prevent avoidable tragedies at mass gatherings
BJP Yuva Morcha protests against Kerala CM over alleged gold theft from Sabarimala temple
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Siddaramaiah's dinner meet spurs cabinet reshuffle talk; CM asks whether it is an offence
Bengaluru, Oct 13 With his scheduled dinner meet for cabinet colleagues here on Monday setting off wild speculations of a reshuffle of ministers, Karnat..
"Political vendetta, will keep fighting with BJP as long as I am alive": Tejashwi Yadav on IRCTC case charges
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OPINION | TMC and BJP exchange fire ahead of West Bengal’s do-or-die 2026 election
BJP is expected to soon bring in an unprecedented 1200 leaders to campaign in the state. Will that be enough to offset the combination of Mamata Banerjee’s appeal and TMC’s superior ground game?
OPINION | Decades-Old RSS Warning: Demographic imbalance now a critical concern
RSSFACTS: India’s changing religious demography, driven by illegal migration, poses national security concerns. The RSS has raised alarms, urging government action on border control, population policy, and safeguarding cultural identity
OPINION | Vijay vs. NTR: Two superstars, two outsiders, two approaches
NTR’s successful disruption in AP politics, and not TN politics, offers a reference point to contextualise Vijay’s effort. There are useful lessons for him in the way NTR crafted a stunning upset in his electoral debut
Bihar Elections 2025: 5 key X factors that could decide the outcome
The Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2025, promise a high-stakes battle following a contentious voter list revision and a volatile political landscape. With a shorter two-phase election and a hefty women-centric cash transfer scheme, several X factors could tilt the scales in this closely contested race
Bihar Elections: BJP’s strike rate and vote share on the rise while JD(U) struggles
Data show BJP consolidating base as Nitish Kumar’s party struggles to retain vote efficiency
