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How the RSS refurbishes a Krishna–Rukmini myth to weave Gujarat and the Northeast

Arkotong Longkumer - 25 July, 2023

100 seconds to a decision — trust in senior advocates replaces hard facts, legal details

Modi doesn’t care about Parliament. He spent only 4 hours there in 2021 – Derek O’ Brien

Nehru even asked children to ‘break their gullaks’, provide support during 1962 and 1965 wars

Startup founders must imitate ideas rather than waste time on innovation, says Rajesh Jain

Rajesh Jain - 22 July, 2023

In Startup to Proficorn, Rajesh Jain says that the problem is that we are all taught from early days that copying is a bad idea.

How pro-BJP & pro-BSP Dalits differ: One embraces Bhakti-era Ravidas, another the Buddha

Sudha Pai - 18 July, 2023

The collapse of the BSP in UP is visible along three interrelated axis: sub-caste, ideological and sub-regional.

Women were equal to men in early Aryan culture. It changed when they settled on Ganga plains

Romila Thapar - 16 July, 2023

In ‘The Future in The Past’, historian Romila Thapar revisits Indian history and expands the narrative beyond kings, battles and territories won and lost.

Who is Bahubali? ‘Strong-armed’ mythological figure Jains hold sacred

MAP Academy - 16 July, 2023

Bahubali is mentioned in the religious literature of both the Svetambara and Digambara sects of Jainism, although his worship is more prominent among Digambaras.

Indira Gandhi, Ronald Reagan exchanged polite letters for show. Neither’s heart was in it

Chinmaya R. Gharekhan - 15 July, 2023

In 'Centres of Power', Chinmaya R. Gharekhan recalls his years working in former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's office.

Vivekananda wanted to wash Jesus’ feet with his blood. Even invited Christian missionaries to India

Govind Krishnan V - 13 July, 2023

In ‘Vivekananda: The Philosopher of Freedom', Govind Krishnan V talks about the monk's deep interest in Christian theology, topics that are arcane for lay Christians.

Sabira Merchant gave Mumbai its first nightclub in the 80s. Disco fever took over the city

Sabira Merchant - 9 July, 2023

Studio29 came out of a chance meeting of two strangers at a hair salon on a rainy afternoon. It was nothing less than sleight...

Nizam of Hyderabad wanted to buy Goa from Portuguese—this betrayal of trust infuriated Nehru

Valmiki Faleiro - 8 July, 2023

In ‘Goa, 1961’, Valmiki Faleiro provides a detailed account of the political climate and events leading up to Goa's liberation from the Portuguese in 1961.

The Muslim warrior class can never match a Jat Sikh, said this Indian photographer in Pakistan

Kesava Menon - 8 July, 2023

A great proportion of Indians look at Pakistan with loathing and contempt, an imbalance that exposes the futility of a policy of terror.

Aditya Puri was top performer at Citibank. At HDFC, he was dismissed as a flash in the pan

Anita Puri - 8 July, 2023

In ‘Adityanama’, Smiley Puri offers an insight into the remarkable life of her husband, the legendary Indian banker Aditya Puri.

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ThePrint Team - 28 May, 2021

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GDP to IIP—Indian statistical systems have bigger problems than ‘underestimating’ population

Renuka Sane - 26 July, 2023

It is always a good idea to see if survey results are consistent with other indicators of the economy. The problems of measurement make it difficult to do this in India.

Delhi must push Russia to open Black Sea ports. Africa won’t...

26 July, 2023

At Sangh feasts, Pramod Mahajan’s favourite paneer going off menu. Lauki-pumpkin...

26 July, 2023

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Oil eases on higher US stockpiles, caution ahead of likely Fed...

Reuters - 26 July, 2023

By Yuka Obayashi and Trixie Yap (Reuters) -Oil prices eased on Wednesday off three-month highs as industry data showed a stock build in U.S. crude inventories and investors remained cautious ahead of

Book Excerpts

How the RSS refurbishes a Krishna–Rukmini myth to weave Gujarat and the Northeast

100 seconds to a decision — trust in senior advocates replaces hard facts, legal details

Modi doesn’t care about Parliament. He spent only 4 hours there in 2021 – Derek O’ Brien

Nehru even asked children to ‘break their gullaks’, provide support during 1962 and 1965 wars

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YourTurn

Guidelines for YourTurn submissions

Opinion

GDP to IIP—Indian statistical systems have bigger problems than ‘underestimating’ population

Delhi must push Russia to open Black Sea ports. Africa won’t...

At Sangh feasts, Pramod Mahajan’s favourite paneer going off menu. Lauki-pumpkin...

Economy

Oil eases on higher US stockpiles, caution ahead of likely Fed...

Defence

LAC tensions eroded trust says Ajit Doval, as China pushes for...

National Interest

New BJP govt, old divisive ways. Biren’s rule shows party never...

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