Kuwait Fire: Good Wages but Poor Work Conditions – An Indian Migrant's Conundrum
Out of the 49 people killed after a fire broke out in an apartment in Kuwait, 45 were Indians. Although an accidental blaze, the incident has brought focus to the poor living conditions of Indian migrants in destination countries. Varsha Sriram reports. Read here.
Out of the 49 people killed after a fire broke out in an apartment in Kuwait, 45 were Indians. Although an accidental blaze, the incident has brought focus to the poor living conditions of Indian migrants in destination countries. Varsha Sriram reports. Read here.
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The 'Vote Bank' No One's Talking About — Upper Caste Hindus Firmly Back BJP, NDA
While Muslim and Dalit voting patterns are often seen as 'vote banks', there is one 'vote bank' that is hardly discussed: upper caste Hindus. Data shows that upper caste Hindus consolidated behind BJP and NDA in the 2024 polls. Fatima Khan reports. Read here.
While Muslim and Dalit voting patterns are often seen as 'vote banks', there is one 'vote bank' that is hardly discussed: upper caste Hindus. Data shows that upper caste Hindus consolidated behind BJP and NDA in the 2024 polls. Fatima Khan reports. Read here.
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Afghanistan: Regional Consensus is Building Up for Recognition of the Taliban
Opinion | "The Taliban is being wooed because it alone can ensure security for business and trade in Central Asia." Aditi Bhaduri takes a closer look at Russia's batting for the Taliban and what it could mean for the region. Read here.
Opinion | "The Taliban is being wooed because it alone can ensure security for business and trade in Central Asia." Aditi Bhaduri takes a closer look at Russia's batting for the Taliban and what it could mean for the region. Read here.
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Gujarat: Hindu Neighbourhood in Vadodara 'Threatened' by Muslim Single Mother?
A 44-year-old Muslim woman was allocated a unit in a Vadodara housing complex at Harni under the CM scheme, but couldn't move in due to protests from the residents. Zijah Sherwani reports. Watch here.
A 44-year-old Muslim woman was allocated a unit in a Vadodara housing complex at Harni under the CM scheme, but couldn't move in due to protests from the residents. Zijah Sherwani reports. Watch here.
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How Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet Reflects a Generational Shift in Leadership
Op-Ed | "TDP sources opine the Andhra Cabinet's character reveals a transition to Nara Lokesh as future leader. Such a transition is, however, unlikely in this term, as Pawan Kalyan has assumed the position next to Naidu in the NDA." K Nageshwar writes. Read here.
Op-Ed | "TDP sources opine the Andhra Cabinet's character reveals a transition to Nara Lokesh as future leader. Such a transition is, however, unlikely in this term, as Pawan Kalyan has assumed the position next to Naidu in the NDA." K Nageshwar writes. Read here.
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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just for You
How about starting your Sunday with some thought-provoking opinion pieces? Here's a list of weekend reads, curated just for you on Sunday View. Read here.
How about starting your Sunday with some thought-provoking opinion pieces? Here's a list of weekend reads, curated just for you on Sunday View. Read here.
'Making Connections Again After a Decade Isn't Easy': Fardeen Khan
Fardeen Khan, who had taken a break from acting, made his comeback after 14 years with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. He spoke to The Quint about what has changed in the sets since the time he started working. Watch here.
Fardeen Khan, who had taken a break from acting, made his comeback after 14 years with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. He spoke to The Quint about what has changed in the sets since the time he started working. Watch here.
Why a Leader Must Speak Up in the Face of Mishaps and Unjust Happenings
"The prime minister’s silence on the terror attacks in Jammu, and in the past on instances of mob lynchings, horrific rape cases, and atrocities in Manipur among other instances, is deafening," writes Shashi Motilal. Read here.
"The prime minister’s silence on the terror attacks in Jammu, and in the past on instances of mob lynchings, horrific rape cases, and atrocities in Manipur among other instances, is deafening," writes Shashi Motilal. Read here.
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Father’s Day 2024: How On-Screen Dads Changed With Evolving Ideas of Masculinity
Pratikshya Mishra explores how on-screen dads have changed with evolving ideas of masculinity in Bollywood movies. Dads in films like 'Piku' and 'Angrezi Medium' are proof that the way we view 'fatherhood' in cinema has evolved. Read here.
Pratikshya Mishra explores how on-screen dads have changed with evolving ideas of masculinity in Bollywood movies. Dads in films like 'Piku' and 'Angrezi Medium' are proof that the way we view 'fatherhood' in cinema has evolved. Read here.
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What Does the Heat Emergency Mean for Workers?
Opinion | "India needs to urgently review their approach to protect workers from occupational heat exposure. Although the Heat Action Plans are a welcome step, the effectiveness of these measures is not being monitored at present," writes Moksha Tarini. Read here.
Opinion | "India needs to urgently review their approach to protect workers from occupational heat exposure. Although the Heat Action Plans are a welcome step, the effectiveness of these measures is not being monitored at present," writes Moksha Tarini. Read here.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit Polls and Markets Don't Pass the Smell Test
Opinion | "The Congress says the exit polls were rigged to run the markets up so that some people could sell their holdings at a great profit and leave the ordinary investor carrying the can. What evidence do they have for it?" asks Aunindyo Chakravarty. Read here.
Opinion | "The Congress says the exit polls were rigged to run the markets up so that some people could sell their holdings at a great profit and leave the ordinary investor carrying the can. What evidence do they have for it?" asks Aunindyo Chakravarty. Read here.
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Six Indian Boxers Heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics – Know Who They Are
India's boxing contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be six-strong, featuring four female and two male pugilists. Who are the six pugilists who will represent the country at the biggest stage? Read here.
India's boxing contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be six-strong, featuring four female and two male pugilists. Who are the six pugilists who will represent the country at the biggest stage? Read here.
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'Unless Pakistan Gives Up, You Can't Have Zero Terrorism in J&K': Ajai Sahni of SATP
Counterterrorism expert Ajai Sahni speaks to Saptarshi Basak about the brutal terrorist attack on a bus that resulted in the killing of at least nine devotees in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, on 9 June, 2024. Watch the full interview here.
Counterterrorism expert Ajai Sahni speaks to Saptarshi Basak about the brutal terrorist attack on a bus that resulted in the killing of at least nine devotees in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, on 9 June, 2024. Watch the full interview here.
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Modi 3.0 Will Have Internal Rivalries, Caste Divides and Coalition Challenges
Opinion | "The BJP's old-world idealism based on selflessness is showing some stress as political ambitions surge in its ranks," writes Madhavan Narayanan. Read here.
Opinion | "The BJP's old-world idealism based on selflessness is showing some stress as political ambitions surge in its ranks," writes Madhavan Narayanan. Read here.
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Youngsters Are Normalising Premature Grey Hair, but Why Has It Become So Common?
Over the past few years, more and more young people have been experiencing the greying of their hair prematurely. Fortunately, they're also normalising it and carrying it with confidence. But why has it become so common? FIT decodes. Read here.
Over the past few years, more and more young people have been experiencing the greying of their hair prematurely. Fortunately, they're also normalising it and carrying it with confidence. But why has it become so common? FIT decodes. Read here.
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Global Gender Gap Report 2024: India's Perpetual Decline and Regression
Opinion | “India’s current challenges of (real) wage stagnation, increasing rural distress, and higher unemployment-underemployment is preventing the economy from growing in the future.” Deepanshu Mohan and Shreeya Bhayana explain what this means for the country's gender gap. Read here.
Opinion | “India’s current challenges of (real) wage stagnation, increasing rural distress, and higher unemployment-underemployment is preventing the economy from growing in the future.” Deepanshu Mohan and Shreeya Bhayana explain what this means for the country's gender gap. Read here.
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Parents Didn’t Understand Why I Chose Acting After IIT: Jitendra Kumar
In a conversation with Swati Chopra, two stars from Kota Factory - Jitendra Kumar and Tilottama Shome, spoke about the pitfalls in the Indian education system, their choice to become an actor and more. Watch here.
In a conversation with Swati Chopra, two stars from Kota Factory - Jitendra Kumar and Tilottama Shome, spoke about the pitfalls in the Indian education system, their choice to become an actor and more. Watch here.
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The Silent Voter is Caught Between Disillusionment and Fear of Social Backlash
Opinion | "This widespread scepticism and mistrust in political integrity undermine the very essence of democracy. A democracy thrives on informed and engaged citizens who trust the system to act fairly and justly." Naman Jaju analyses how recent data is revealing a polarised electorate. Read here.
Opinion | "This widespread scepticism and mistrust in political integrity undermine the very essence of democracy. A democracy thrives on informed and engaged citizens who trust the system to act fairly and justly." Naman Jaju analyses how recent data is revealing a polarised electorate. Read here.
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Denial is Bad Pedagogy | A Teacher's Response to the NCERT Director
"The NCERT director does not operationalise what he means by “positive” & “negative” citizens, but it appears that he mistakes compliance and pliant servility as positivity," writes Ravikant Kisana. Read here.
"The NCERT director does not operationalise what he means by “positive” & “negative” citizens, but it appears that he mistakes compliance and pliant servility as positivity," writes Ravikant Kisana. Read here.
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T20 World Cup: For Parents in USA, Cricket Is Connecting Kids to Their Roots
In America, South Asian expats are using cricket as the tool to connect their kids with their roots in India and Pakistan. We roamed around the streets of New York, and this is what we saw. Watch here.
In America, South Asian expats are using cricket as the tool to connect their kids with their roots in India and Pakistan. We roamed around the streets of New York, and this is what we saw. Watch here.
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