How did 'competent' Rishi Sunak become a symbol of failure?
The problem is not that the British prime minister is bad at his job. It’s that he has to lead a Conservative Party that is at war with itself
- Adrian Wooldridge
- Bloomberg
Choosing a college? Pick one that makes you uncomfortable
Choosing a college based on where you feel comfortable is a mistake. The most rewarding forms of education make you feel very uncomfortable, not least because they force you to recognise your own ignorance
- Michael S Roth
- New York Times
Why social media is to blame for Kohli’s attack on Gavaskar
That a star cricketer of today bristles at criticism from a cricket legend shows the toxic effect of X- and Instagram-based fandom on players
Is BJP’s nervousness to blame for stock market volatility?
Growing chatter on social media and betting trends in the unofficial satta bazaar suggesting that the BJP’s final seat tally could be lower than anticipated has made investors nervous
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Apple made India a phone manufacturing powerhouse
Apple now makes up the lion's share of India's total mobile phone exports, thanks to the PLI scheme that introduced sops for manufacturers. However, India needs to use its software expertise to create a protective barrier around its growing hardware potential, else India's mobile export trajectory will eventually level off
Why national issues fail to enthuse voters in Telangana
In India’s youngest state, local matters energise people, not national issues. BJP’s giving a tough fight to BRS. But Congress seems more sure-footed
Why critical thinking is important in the age of dodgy info
It takes a lot of work to suss it out
- Mindfield
- TNN
Can this air-cooler maker become an investor favourite once again?
This summer, there is one air-cooling company the market is showing no love for. Here’s why the winds changed for Symphony and how it can turn around its fortunes
- Ashutosh R Shyam
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Why and how rationalist Narendra Dabholkar was murdered
A Pune court on May 10 found two accused guilty in the 2013 murder case of activist Narendra Dabholkar. The other three, including the key accused, were acquitted
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Does Biden's latest move signal breaking point in US-Israel ties?
US President Joe Biden hopes the decision to withhold the delivery of 3,500 bombs will prompt Israel to change course in its war in Gaza
- Peter Baker
- New York Times
How Sobhita Dhulipala is colouring outside Bollywood's lines
Acting was never in Sobhita Dhulipala's plans. Yet, the Monkey Man star has trailblazed her way through unconventional scripts and characters, with her latest stint leaving its unique mark in Hollywood
- Alisha Haridasani Gupta
- New York Times
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Why debt funds may work better for you than FDs
From lower tax and higher liquidity to greater flexibility, there are several advantages that such funds provide
- Sudhir Kaushik
- Times Network
How much can you say without saying a word?
Observation is a key skill for success in both power and love, as highlighted in Thirukkural and demonstrated in the stories of Sherlock Holmes and Bhima from the Mahabharata
- Times News Network
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Sacred signpost – how to get your team to listen to you
Effective leadership bridges the gap between words and actions. Authenticity inspires teams. Gandhi exemplified this in his life
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
Hills on fire can destroy the plains
Uttarakhand’s burning forests have a domino effect. Forests buffer glaciers. But carbon in the soot from the flames will lead to more ice melts and eventual damage downstream
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why is BJP hell-bent on blaming Muslims for India’s population growth?
PM Modi’s controversial statements at a public meeting in Rajasthan, where he referred to Indian Muslims as ‘those who have a large number of children’, is not only far from the truth, but a bogey that routinely rears its head
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘India could become a weak electoral democracy...that’s my worry’
Eminent political scientist Suhas Palshikar explains the challenges Opposition parties face in taking on the BJP in spite of many of their leaders being jailed
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Blood feud in yellow & blue
In Andhra, polls for assembly matter more than for LS. Jagan vs Naidu is a vicious enmity but both are friends with BJP. And parivar is everything on both sides
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From two individuals in the 1970s to a full-fledged state forest department endeavour, Olive Ridley turtle conservation efforts in Goa have come a long way. This season’s programme is set to end with the release of a record 14,000-plus hatchlings into the sea
- Gauree Malkarnekar
- Times Network
Staring at death to World Cup squad in 16 months, Rishabh Pant’s miraculous return
In December 2022, when his car overturned in Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant landed in hospital “swollen like a log of wood submerged in water for days” and with a smashed right knee, besides other fractures and injuries. In a year and a half, he has motored through a tough rehab and reclaimed his place in the Indian cricket team as wicketkeeper-batsman. How he did it is an ode to conviction
- Arani Basu
- TNN
Sacred Signpost - How to invite grace into our lives
Grace: the unseen force guiding outcomes. Dedication, openness, and acceptance pave its path. Invite it by offering your best to each moment.
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
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Are the good times over for Indians seeking a better life abroad?
If you are dreaming of a cosy life abroad for your ward or looking to shift overseas yourself, exercise caution. The grass may no longer be greener on the other side
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
No jobs, no future: In Canada, drugs are Indian students’ last resort
The grim reality of hefty education loans and joblessness in the land they once hoped would offer prosperity has ensnared numerous Indian students in Canada in a vicious cycle of cocaine, marijuana and liquor as a coping mechanism for unemployment-induced stress
- Amisha Rajani
- TNN
Amid AAP’s worst crisis, why is Kejriwal’s close aide Raghav Chadha missing?
The AAP leader has been conspicuous by his absence at a time when his party colleagues are battling a political storm triggered by Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by ED in the liquor policy case
- Abhishek Dey
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
In 9 charts: Why a party can get more votes, but win fewer seats
People tend to ignore the fact that a party might not be winning seats but still remain a force on the ground in terms of % of votes won. An analysis of BJP, Congress and seven other parties' performance reveals just how
- Atul Thakur
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Ranveer, Aamir didn't really criticise Modi. How fact-checkers spotted their deepfakes
Fact-checkers explain how artificial intelligence is misused to influence public opinion and list challenges in dealing with the tech-driven misinformation. They also explain the process of decoding deepfakes
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is the danger as spicy as headlines suggest?
Ethylene oxide (EtO) in packaged spice seems terrible. But science has a more nuanced view: EtO inhalation is bad, small residues in food not so much
- Nandita Sengupta
- TNN
What Bengal thinks today
BJP’s campaign in the state seems to have stumbled. CAA hasn’t worked for the party. TMC, Congress & CPM are now rivals, not enemies
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be
For Muslims, Islam regulates all aspects of life from birth until death, including the political sphere. So, detaching religion from the public space will always be a non-starter for believers
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
You spent 10 years in jail for nothing. Who should pay for it?
Former DU professor GN Saibaba spent nearly a decade in prison before the Bombay HC said the prosecution has failed to link him to any crime. But there is no recourse for him to claim compensation for all the pain and suffering
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Sacred signpost: Make others happy, you’ll feel good too
Practicing altruistic compassion is more in tune with reality and leads to flourishing for oneself and others
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
UNESCO World Heritage tag puts spotlight on Shantiniketan's avant-garde, green aesthetic
Shantiniketan: UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal. Tagore's vision of art, education, and sustainability resonates through its unique architecture.
- Srirupa Ray
- Times Network
Can air taxis between Delhi & Gurgaon reduce travel to 7 minutes?
Flying on a five-seater plane could soon be a reality as IndiGo's parent company has tied up with a US firm backed by Boeing. But there are bridges to cross
3x return in a year: How far can a PSU shipbuilder sail?
Cochin Shipyard is the best-performing stock in the Nifty India Defence index. It is also the outperforming stock among its public-sector peers in the past year. But the key question is whether there is any momentum left in the stock
- Varsha Santosh
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Can Canada’s Nijjar probe results and arrest of 3 Indians put India in a corner?
The recent arrests of three Indian nationals for the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistan separatist and India-designated terrorist, suggest the Canadian probe might be nearing an inflection point, where Canada would be tempted to share the intelligence it claims to have about Indian involvement
- Sachin Parashar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can govt take over your property and distribute it among the poor?
While growing wealth inequality has become a political point this poll season, Supreme Court has gone over the larger question of wealth redistribution and is preparing to answer it. Here’s how things stand
Can BJP profit from BRS’ declining fortunes in Telangana?
The BJP has several factors going for it in the state — popularity of Modi, history of Nizam rule, a rising vote share, not too many regional players and troubled times for the BRS
TCS CEO says AI could kill India's call centres soon. Is he right?
According to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, AI could result in “minimal” need for call centres in about a year. If Krithivasan’s prediction were to come true, it would mean a lot of change for a lot of people in very little time.
- Chandrima Banerjee
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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