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T20 World Cup: Time India roll out the best eleven
India fielded the same side in the home T20 series versus South Africa, but Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are yet to play together
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 09:57 PM IST
Understanding the Agnipath protests
Economic vulnerability, especially unemployment and the social value of government jobs, lie at the heart of the ongoing stir against the scheme. Protesters are driven by the desire for social prestige and the chance of upward mobility
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 09:23 PM IST
WTO agreements will shape government policy
There is plenty to ponder about the implications of the outcomes of MC12 on India. How they’ll play out over the next few years and shape government policy and negotiation stances will be important to watch
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 08:38 PM IST
Prolonged war will hurt India
The continuation of the conflict in Ukraine will also put greater pressure on India’s new partnerships with the West, which have grown in importance in the past decade. Delhi must be alert
Updated on Jun 21, 2022 09:33 AM IST
For reforms, laying groundwork is key
While it is possible the opposition to such reforms was inevitable, it is also possible that their intensity might have been diminished through a consultative process involving all stakeholders
Updated on Jun 21, 2022 09:35 AM IST
Yoga: A powerful tool to improve health
On the International Day of Yoga, WHO is privileged to celebrate the physical and mental health benefits of yoga and highlight its contributions to lifelong health and well-being, promoting healthier populations, and a healthier, more equitable and sustainable region and the world
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 08:37 PM IST
Life outside the bio-bubble brings welcome relief to players
For the first time in almost two years, SA and Indian players got a taste of normalcy on tour.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 11:38 PM IST
That magic touch: How Chandu Pandit’s teams dominate the Ranji Trophy
When MP face Mumbai, it will the fifth time in last six seasons that a team coached by the former India and Mumbai wicketkeeper-batter will be playing in the final.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 11:39 PM IST
Essay: The history of the politics of blasphemy in the Indian subcontinent
Alleged blasphemy sparked the reactions to Salman Rushdie’s novel The Satanic Verses in 1988-89 and to former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s recent comments. A look at the significant role that the issue has played in the history of the Indian subcontinent
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 06:29 PM IST
Make no mistake: Russia's war on Ukraine is not a regional one
Unlike regional conflicts of the 20th century, the recent developments with NATO, along with the multipolarity of the world order, indicate that Russia's war on Ukraine may have far-reaching consequences.
Published on Jun 20, 2022 04:49 PM IST
Hutong Cat | The relevance of the Brics summit
The Brics summit on June 23 will take place under pulls and pressures, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the India-China border standoff, and the economic downturn faced by two bloc members have taken a toll on the internal unity of the bloc.
Published on Jun 20, 2022 04:36 PM IST
New in Northeast | An annual tragedy that is seeing unrelenting devastation
While floods and rainfall (which bring with them, death and destruction) are common to the Northeast region, this time, the scale has been much higher. Here are the numbers:
Published on Jun 20, 2022 04:14 PM IST
Anxiety over quality and quantity of jobs may be behind Agnipath protests
The reforms were announced at a time with the economy is coping with the pandemic’s disruption which has heightened economic anxieties, especially for those at the bottom of the pyramid. Here are four charts which explain this in detail
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 02:17 PM IST
‘No good outcome can arise from an India-China conflict’: Singapore foreign min
As the Covid situation improves, India and Singapore will have many opportunities to reboot and pursue wide-ranging projects to support our people and strengthen economies, said Singapore foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 01:45 PM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
UN study points to difficulties in breeding cheetahs in captivity
As of now, cheetah experts, two from South Africa and one from Namibia, are studying the changes made in the Kuno habitat for cheetah relocation and breeding.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 01:40 PM IST
Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Delhiwale: Sartre in Sarai
Sidewalk joints of a south Delhi village
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 01:45 PM IST
, New Delhi
Mayank Austen SoofiMandala art, flora, festivals: Tunnel’s walls swap staid with style
As one enters the tunnel from the Purana Qila end, a giant image of a peacock, the national bird, greets commuters leading them to a section interspersed with visuals of birds, flowers, and panels depicting various festivals such as Bihu, Baisakhi and Christmas among others.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Activating subnational climate action in India
Public participation is central: In the absence of public support, political aspirations will drive planning and derail execution
Updated on Jun 19, 2022 10:35 PM IST
Treading softly on the Brics expansion
India should ensure that the opening up of the grouping is in line with its original mandate.
Published on Jun 19, 2022 10:31 PM IST
Agnipath: End the violence
Concerns must be allayed through discussion and the protesters should exercise restraint
Published on Jun 19, 2022 10:31 PM IST
Agnipath is a pivotal reform for India’s youth
The scheme envisages the role of Agniveers as the backbone of combat units, paving the way for a combat-effective force, while also prioritising the resettlement of demobilised Agniveers
Published on Jun 19, 2022 10:29 PM IST
Roger Federer will be missed at Wimbledon, but show will go on: Vijay Amritraj
"The grace and elegance he brought to tennis and to show that he can be a master at it as well, winning it as many times as he did. So, will we miss him? Absolutely. Will the tournament go on at its best even without him? Absolutely," says the former India tennis great in this interview.
Published on Jun 19, 2022 09:04 PM IST
, Mumbai
Rutvick MehtaMP spinner Kumar Kartikeya: Taking every tough turn in his stride
The left-arm tweaker surmounted hurdles early in life to live his cricket dream and bowling Madhya Pradesh into the Ranji Trophy final is the latest reward for his focus and expanding of skill level.
Updated on Jun 19, 2022 11:44 PM IST
IPL’s media rights windfall: Where does the money go?
BCCI should make IPL teams partners of state associations and give them a meaningful role in domestic cricket. Currently their engagement is limited to hosting seven home games and they have an uneasy tenant-landlord kind of relationship
Updated on Jun 19, 2022 06:20 PM IST
Book Box: The beginner's guide to audiobooks
Six reasons why you should listen to audiobooks, with audiobook recommendations for every mood. Also meet Sagar Arya, the voice behind The Satanic Verses, the Amish series and others.
Published on Jun 19, 2022 03:33 PM IST
‘I play less but that means I’ve more energy for events that I play’
Anand is currently in New Delhi for the inauguration of the torch relay ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad that will be held in Mahabalipuram from July 28 to August 10.
Published on Jun 19, 2022 12:02 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
It’s getting harder to live in the now, says Charles Assisi
Life Hacks: In a system designed for infinite growth, there is no room for pause. But we must defiantly buck this trend, if we are to make the most of our brief and fleeting time here.
Updated on Jun 18, 2022 08:18 PM IST
The lie of the land: The Wknd Puzzle by Dilip D’Souza
Two tribes, two traditions, two replies. Your escape route depends on how well you can tell the truthers from the liars. Can you figure it all out with just one question?
Updated on Jun 18, 2022 08:29 PM IST
Sodium takes the podium: Swetha Sivakumar on salt
See how ancient seawater created salt mines, learn the difference between refined and unrefined, and see why salt - unlike sugar - has no substitutes, in this week’s Sound Bites.
Updated on Jun 18, 2022 08:12 PM IST
Mind games: VR therapy is helping people navigate phobias
Virtual-reality programs are being used to help those with agoraphobia, acrophobia, aquaphobia, claustrophobia. A new study finds that performing a daunting task in a virtual world can make it seem less daunting in the real world too.
Updated on Jun 18, 2022 08:06 PM IST