Why trying to kill Khalistani militants abroad is a bad idea
India’s emulation of Mossad-style tactics risks perpetuating violence without addressing secessionist roots.
30 bomb threats in a day: Airlines are losing crores and your goodwill
In peak holiday season, Indian airlines are dealing with a flood of bomb hoaxes, which not only cause delays but also incur massive costs. Industry insiders explain how this spate of threats is affecting the sector.
Explained: Why an 80% popn jump five decades ago alarmed Assam
Illegal migration has been the fuel of Assam’s politics for decades. When the SC upheld the 1971 cutoff for identifying illegal migrants, it said that a different set of rules for Assam is ‘rational’. What makes Assam’s case unique?
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Trump presidency may be good from Indian perspective
He promises to cut China to size; give Israel space to look beyond its immediate security concerns; and attach a premium to India’s role in the Indo-Pacific, which are laudable in Delhi's eyes. And it's no great secret that the ecosystem on which a Harris presidency will depend is not very kindly disposed to the Narendra Modi government
Is Congress's social justice pitch angering aspirational India?
There are many lessons to be learnt from the Haryana election for political parties, from not over relying on social media opinions to the importance of catering to young, aspirational voters.
How Indian criminals enter Canada using student visas
Several gangsters and terrorists reportedly entered Canada on student visas. But Ottawa has not paid heed to New Delhi’s repeated extradition requests.
Who is stopping Mumbai cops from questioning Lawrence Bishnoi?
A Ministry of Home Affairs order – recently extended -- blocks states from securing Lawrence Bishnoi’s custody, preventing his transfer from Sabarmati Jail.
Explained In 9 charts: Why Indians are UK’s biggest success story
They have been occupants of 10, Downing Street, and the top of the country’s rich list — the achievements of Rishi Sunak and the Hinduja family underlining desis’ remarkable rise in Britain. A report by UK think tank Policy Exchange breaks down the key highlights
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Will Hasina be tried by the crimes tribunal she herself set up?
The controversial International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against the ousted Bangladesh PM and 45 others for alleged ‘crimes against humanity’ committed during this year’s student-led mass uprising, which left 700 people dead
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why petitioner says SC order on caste-based jobs in jail won’t end bias
The petitioner before the Supreme Court explains why caste-based jobs in jail have prevailed, why it went unnoticed for decades and why it won’t be easy to eliminate.
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will Hamas military chief’s killing open the door for negotiations?
Israeli assassination of Hamas’s military chief may make Palestine’s Fatah, backed by Arab monarchies, find its voice. Negotiations can gain pace
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The hidden epidemic: Why bone health should worry us and be national priority
One in three women and one in five men over 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime with 70 such fractures occurring every minute across the world
- Gurinder Bedi
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
$2 trillion spending by 2035: How Gen Z will shape India’s future
Gen Z, India’s largest generation, is set to become a major force in the nation’s economy, with its collective spending power projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035, according to a report by Snap Inc and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Death by black magic: Why an 11-year-old was sacrificed inside his own school
Last month, an 11-year-old boy died in a ritual murder. Blind faith, lack of awareness and inadequate legal mechanisms allow these practices to continue
Shashi Tharoor on the ABC of diplo-speak
From non-papers to fighting elephants, Shashi Tharoor breaks down the language of diplomacy in this excerpt from his book ‘A Wonderland of Words’
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'I was molested in ambulance as my husband fought for his life '
And when she protested, the ambulance driver and the helper ripped off the critically ill man's oxygen mask and threw him out, she tells TOI’s Pathikrit Chakraborty
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Why Indian liberals shouldn’t ignore the warning signs from Haryana
The Congress’s surprise defeat is the latest manifestation of a broader phenomenon: a shift of potentially historic significance that is underway in Indian politics without our noticing
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Yes, let’s ask the same question: Why would you kill a Muslim?
For years, self-styled cow vigilantes have been lynching people on a mere suspicion. It is only now, because the victim is a Brahmin, that there has been a wave of outrage
- Harinder Baweja
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Move over bro movies. ‘Behen Code’ is having a pop culture moment
Stories that celebrate sisterhood on screen have emerged as the flavour of the season, even bagging top international honours. Some say they’ve been a long time coming
- Shruti Sonal
- TNN
How to bring peace in Palestine after Hamas chief's killing
The killing of Yahya Sinwar and the damage caused to Hamas gives young Palestinians a chance to openly and assertively reject Hamas’ brand of maximalist, fanatical, Islamist politics.
- Bret Stephens
- New York Times
Shy & Soft Spoken But Also Fiercely Honourable
Ratan Tata’s courteousness sat easily with his positive obstinacy in sticking to principles, writes Abhishek Singhvi, who has been Tatas’ counsel for many years, including in the Tata vs Mistry case
Laughter, the best therapy
What is life without laughter? But humour is no laughing matter, it can help heal, if not cure diseases, and make life bearable in general. But what’s the science behind it? And what has Valluvar said about humour? This week’s episode, which marks the 100th episode of this column, unravels all these and more.
- Team TOI
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'I was molested in ambulance as my husband fought for his life '
And when she protested, the ambulance driver and the helper ripped off the critically ill man's oxygen mask and threw him out, she tells TOI’s Pathikrit Chakraborty
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The uncommon heart attack that killed actor Vikas Sethi and others
Actor Vikas Sethi who had no previous cardiac issues died in his sleep on September 8. Doctors say they are seeing more cases of people who suffer heart attacks while asleep, and the symptoms – especially among younger patients – are not familiar
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
After crackdown, Hyderabad’s infamous ‘bride bazaar’ moves online
The decades-old ‘trade’ of young girls being wedded to aged Arab men with deep pockets had slowed down after a series of crackdowns in 2018. But the bazaar is now digital and thriving
Tata had a net worth of ₹7,900cr. These four will execute his will
Ratan Tata had picked his half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, confidant Mehli Mistry and lawyer Darius Khambata to fulfil his last wishes
- Kala VijayraghavanSagar Malviya
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Why Jio and Airtel are scared of Elon Musk’s Starlink
When India’s biggest telcos recently demanded that the government auction satellite broadband spectrum instead of allocating it, their target was clearly Musk’s satellite-based internet service. But what does it have that they don’t?
- Abhilash Gaur
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why the future looks tense for stock market darling DMart
So far, DMart has focused on offering low prices while keeping operational costs low. But fresh competition and changing consumer needs have created a perfect storm for the retailer
- Priyanka Salve
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Why year after year, promises are made but Delhi's pollution doesn't get better
Every winter, Delhi-NCR chokes as much on the promises to cut air pollution as on pollution itself. Year after year, as the capital city’s air turns into a toxic haze, same old pledges of clean air resurface, only to be followed by a silence and actions that make no difference. Broken promises hang as thick as the pollution itself. TOI explains why this is the case and what could make a difference for the better
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Why more couples aged 50 or older are getting divorced
Financial independence and evolving expectations are leading more couples over 50 to end their marriages, resulting in a rise in ‘grey divorce’
#Couplegoals to #divorce: Why influencer breakups are so hard
With so much of their lives in the public gaze, what happens when harsh reality strikes their carefully curated content?
- Ketaki Desai
- TNN
'I was molested in ambulance as my husband fought for his life '
And when she protested, the ambulance driver and the helper ripped off the critically ill man's oxygen mask and threw him out, she tells TOI’s Pathikrit Chakraborty
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Killer app against Naxalites? Peace, not guns
Eliminating many left-wing extremists, as cops have recently, won’t root out extremism. Govts should opt for a ceasefire, offer selective immunity & participatory development
The other Canadas
One reason Trudeau broke diplomatic protocol to go after India is his country’s economic troubles, which have made voters angry. Canada, like Germany, Chile, Thailand, used to be a star performer. They have lost the lustre
Did Trudeau just say he’s got no proof of India’s hand in Nijjar murder?
New Delhi calls out Canadian PM’s ‘cavalier behaviour’ after he testified before an inquiry panel that he had only intelligence and no ‘hard evidentiary proof’ to back his allegations against Indian diplomats
How these high-tech ‘birds’ will keep a hawk-eye on China
India has inked a $3.3bn deal with the US for 31 MQ-9B hunter-killer drones. These satellite-controlled weaponised aircraft are the latest variant of MQ-9 Reaper, whose Hellfire missile killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul in July 2022
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Homes destroyed, laws ignored: Can SC put an end to ‘bulldozer justice’?
The Supreme Court’s move to regulate illegal demolitions has the potential to change the way justice is delivered. Here’s why it matters
- Abhinav MehrotraAmit Upadhyay
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
In charts: Why Indians are so important to Canada and vice-versa
As diplomatic relations between the two countries nosedive, a quick check on size and significance of ties across sectors
- TNN
Why the next 20 years will be the best ever for the Indian economy
The country’s largest population cohort is entering their 30s and the spending binge has just started. Here’s why there is no stopping this economic engine now
- Anurag Singh
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Tier-III’s Turn: Why Govt’s Corporate Intern Plan Is Vital
GOI’s chief economic advisor & an Indian Economic Service officer argue the scheme can benefit small town youth & India Inc. But companies may have to top up the stipend
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