Mussoorie's misfortune

We need more civil servants with values rather than ambitions and expectations

Under the gun

A spate of terror attacks in Jammu reveals systemic problems and rattles the BJP's allies

WILD WILD BENGAL

Social media and local strongmen worsen the trauma of mob lynching

Letting Delhi down

If Kejriwal is unable to perform his duties, he must name a replacement

Missing in action

Kejriwal's absence does not affect routine governance, but cabinet meetings are not being held, hampering major policy decisions

BJP MLAs have no confidence in the chief minister

Q/ You have been saying that the days of the All India NR Congress-BJP government in Puducherry are numbered. How confident are you of a change?

Troubled waters

Rebelling BJP legislators put the Rangasamy government in a spot

ANOTHER STAR TURN?

After a spectacular poll victory, Pawan Kalyan puts his administrative capabilities to the test

NO FRILL, JUST SKILL

Much like his father, Aamir, Junaid Khan prefers to let his acting do the talking

Scripting Robinhoods

I am a common man who questions the wrongs around me, says director Shankar

The Dragon-Tiger Tango

Exploring the differences and similarities between India and China, the Mid-Year Special covers a range of sectors: diplomacy, military power, culture, trade, civil liberties and technology

Neighbours With Benefits

There has never been a better time to pursue a trade deal with China

Shabbats in 10 Downing Street

Diwali lamps are out, Shabbat candles are in— at 10 Downing Street.

Are the Brits racist or are we?

While an Indian-origin UK PM has lost his premiership, in the emerging line-up for his succession as leader of the Tory party are two ladies of Indian origin-Suella Braverman and Priti Patel and two contenders of African heritage, James Cleverly and Kemi Badenoch. There appears to be only one aspirant of indubitably British origin, Tom Tugendhat.

Stories by saris

I had a Hindu-Muslim wedding more than 20 years ago.

Copy editors, Oxford commas and other pestilences

SOMEONE TOLD ME years ago that J.K. Rowling, author of all that Harry Potter nonsense, had her first manuscript rejected eleventy-six times before becoming a sensational bestseller.

TOUCH OF THE DUTCH

Chef Jacob Jan Boerma wants a Michelin starred restaurant in India

The unique Anant Ambani

Anant Ambani, 29-Mukesh and Nita Ambani's youngest child and second son-may turn out to be the most googled man in India when he ties the knot with Radhika Merchant.

The fact that we humans can break any tyranny is beautiful

A journalist reporting from conflict zones for The Times London, Paul Pickering turned novelist to tell the story of Josef Mengele, the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz, whom he met in Paraguay.

RACE TO THE FUTURE

China and India aim at reducing STI interdependency risks and enhancing industrial performance through investments

PRECIOUS FREEDOMS

There is little comparison with China on civil liberties. But India could heed the lessons

LESSONS FROM THE PAST

India must take a leaf out of China's cultural diplomacy and strengthen research on Beijing. The 'trade and nothing else' paradigm does not augur well for India's rise

POWER GAME

China is somewhat ahead of India in military might, but it is just a matter of time that India bridges that gap

HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE

Bilateral diplomacy is a never-ending tightrope walk for India and China

India's second independence

A global leadership opportunity in the AI age beckons

Caught in the act

India seizes 2,560kg of riot-control chemical sent from China to Pakistan at the Kattupalli Port near Chennai

No saffron season

Lok Sabha results prove that making inroads in Kashmir remains an uphill task for the BJP

TIME TO SPLURGE

As political considerations are likely to trump economic prudence, expect the budget to have something for everyone

FRUITS OF LABOUR

Starmer is an uncharismatic leader, but an efficient manager. And there's serious work to do

WHERE WELLNESS BLOOMS

On May 11, 2022, Kavitha Shanmugam received a jolt of a phone call. “Your husband is alive and breathing,” said the caller from a North Carolina hospital.