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A warning for all times

The word ‘emergency’ evokes an intense sense of unease, often associated with the suspension of established norms and procedures in pursuit of a perceived larger objective. Different forms of emergencies command our attention in different ways.

Fire Trap

The investigation into the fire that claimed 15 young lives in Lucknow will eventually determine where the blaze began.

Endgame Politics

Few politicians have exhibited Benjamin Netanyahu’s talent for political survival.

Priced Out

For generations, education was the preferred route through which Indian families sought to improve their economic prospects.

Democratic crises in S Asian discourse

The Fragile State Index has highlighted South Asia as a politically unstable region with the maximum number of failed states and acute political instability.

Liquor ads

The forthcoming regulations by the Centre to clamp down on surrogate advertising in the liquor industry mark a significant step towards consumer protection and public health.

Silent Betrayal

This phenomenon, largely hidden from public view, is a stark betrayal of India's deeply rooted values of familial duty and respect for elders.

Maps as milestones

Empires and kingdoms needed maps. In times of peace and war, the importance of maps was always underscored; the accuracy of maps in marking out frontiers was highlighted; and those who contributed to the creation of maps were acknowledged for their meticulous work, for pushing the boundaries of knowledge.