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How mobile data can help rationalise bus routes




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Losing a friend, virtually




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The not-so-smart use of mobiles




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Location tracking - do you need it?




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QR codes for security in vehicles




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It's a snapchatty world




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The transformation of BSNL




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BSNL customer service changing for the better




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​Last mile woes: On inflation data and the challenges

Inflation should not be allowed to undermine the economic momentum 




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​Unrealistic expectations: On India and Russia-Ukraine peace

India’s efforts at peacemaking between Russia and Ukraine have limited potential




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​For a fair probe: On the Kejriwal bail order and CBI conduct

Kejriwal bail order is a reminder to CBI to dispel perception of bias




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Clarity of vision: On eye drops for presbyopia and ‘claims’

A useful drug is undone by fantastic claims about its efficacy




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Down to the wire: On the run-up to the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential race is poised on a knife’s edge




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Third front: On the expanding nature of the conflict in West Asia

Israel’s fighting three enemy militias at once highlights the pressing need for a ceasefire




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A way out: On the government and doctor-led protests in West Bengal

The West Bengal government must enable the changes doctors want to see




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Party on the move: On the Aam Aadmi Party, its leader

AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal continues to surprise, also outlining his political ambitions




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Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections

The idea of simultaneous elections is inherently anti-federal




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 Milestones and U-turns: On the government in its third term

The optics of the 100-day mark cannot conceal changed dynamics for the BJP




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Sri Lanka’s verdict: On the Island nation’s ninth Presidential election

The spirit of the mandate of the presidential poll was clear — for change




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Triumph squared: On India’s chess double win in Budapest

India’s chess double win was fashioned by its young generation of players




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Politicising the laddu: On the Tirupati laddu and its ‘adulteration’

The Tirupati laddu issue should be limited to one of quality control




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It is an offence: On Supreme Court clarification on online content on child sex abuse

Court has done well to clarify law on online content showing child sex abuse




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​Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah  

Israel is choosing war over peace, escalation over compromise 




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​Kashmir conflict: On the J&K elections

The political divide between national parties and regional parties is clear 




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​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

Judicial officers must be mindful of language that reveal bias




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​Embattled CM: On Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Anti-graft moves should not be overshadowed by political motive




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Staying the course: On the fight against air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic plains

The Centre and the States need to fight air pollution together 




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​Delay and bail: On former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s case

Senthilbalaji’s release on bail was overdue, but he should not be made a Minister




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​Mad doctrine: On Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine

Any threat of use of nuclear weapons must be viewed seriously 




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​Demand flux: On growth dynamics

Growth dynamics may falter with waning urban consumption




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​Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India

India’s space programme needs more resources to realise its full potential




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​Changes at the top: On the Tamil Nadu cabinet reshuffle 

Ministers must infuse confidence in the people they serve 




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​Heartland murmurs: On the Haryana Assembly elections

Haryana may throw up surprises after the realignments




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​Healthy sign: On the voting in the 2024 J&K Assembly elections

Turnout numbers in the Assembly elections show distinct patterns in south Kashmir




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​Inflection point: On the escalation in the multi-party West Asia conflict

West Asia needs the intervention of major world powers for peace 




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Desert storm: On the T20 Women’s World Cup 

Women’s cricket gets the spotlight as the T20 World Cup gets underway




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Split decision: On the rivalry between the two NCP factions

The ECI and the office of the Speaker have not played fair in cases of defection




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Caste in jail: On discrimination in prisons

Time for State governments to end systemic discrimination in prisons




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A learning curve: On the PM Internship Scheme

The outcomes of the PM Internship Scheme’s pilot project need monitoring




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A defeat foretold: On the Maoist insurgency

Maoists must abandon armed struggle and enter the democratic process




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​Regulation role: On the 2024 Medicine Nobel

The discovery of microRNA changed the understanding of gene regulation




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Deep roots: On the 2024 Physics Nobel Prize 

Physics Nobel Prize acknowledges the diverse foundations of AI




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​Flipping scripts: On the Haryana and J&K election results  

BJP and INDIA bloc emerge clear winners in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir




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Sweet and sour: On the laddu ‘adulteration’ case  

The inquiry into laddu adulteration must not be communalised




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​Against the odds: On the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections

The Congress could not counter the caste polarisation in Haryana 




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​First responder: On Maldives-India ties

India and Maldives let subtle diplomacy surpass muscular posturing 




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​Respect the mandate: On the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir elections

With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood




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Biology transformed: On the Nobel Prize in chemistry

Nobel for determining protein structure recognises a big advance




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Take the gauntlet: On safety and the Indian Railways

‘Kavach’ implementation is a priority but will not be a silver bullet




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A Korean win: On the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

A Nobel raises Korean prose to success levels of its drama and music