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Opinion | "Just Delhi By The Sea": How Goa Drove Its Tourists Away
Goa's sleepy and leisurely environment, once its greatest asset, is now its weakness.You can get WiFi on a surfboard in Bali, but still struggle to find a clean loo in Baga.
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Opinion | These, Really, Could Be Trump's Plans For Pakistan (And Munir)
Trump's reasons for his tilt towards Pakistan are unclear. Is it as simple as feeling piqued that he wasn't given credit by India for brokering the ceasefire with Pakistan, which he thought would make him eligible for the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Opinion | Does India Control The Taliban?
By trying to cover its own inadequacies in terms of domestic and neighbourhood policies using India's alleged involvement, Pakistan is again playing the victim card. But why does India let these accusations go mostly unchallenged?
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Opinion | The Ba***ds, The Buzz: A Reflection On And In Bollywood's Mirror
We talk about the Nepo-Verse with an equal measure of eye-rolling and awe because it turns the industry into a modern, slightly chaotic monarchy. The core value isn't artistic innovation; its dynasty. (Sorry, SRK - but it's not just you.)
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Opinion | 95% Of Gen-AI Projects Are Failing - And Markets Can Smell The Fear
Many firms are struggling to display profits from their AI investment. A new MIT study revealed that approximately 95% of generative AI business efforts are failing, with only 5% achieving meaningful revenue growth.
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Opinion | Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Is Right About Bengaluru. But The Solution Is Elsewhere
In the language of IT, Bengaluru's traffic issues began with a bandwidth problem, and were compounded by the fact that infrastructure did not drive growth but had to catch up for it.
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Opinion | Bagram Blues: All About The Air Base That Triggered A War Between Pak And Afghanistan
The recent Pakistan-Taliban clashes are not just about Afghanistan. They're about Trump, and a base from where America can watch the world.
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Opinion | A Prince, A Teen, Queen's Hush Money: The Sex Scandal Rocking UK's Royal Family
How a dead woman's memoir has blown the lid off Britain's dirtiest Royal secret.
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Opinion | Tejashwi Yadav Could Be Bihar's Future - Or Opposition's Greatest Mistake. Here's Why
The Mahagathbandhan is navigating two political realities. On one hand, modern electoral politics demands clear leadership projection. On the other hand, Bihar's complex social fabric means explicit projections can trigger unintended consequences.
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Opinion | Pak's Great Game: What Rawalpindi Really Wants From Its War With Afghanistan
Get the US in and get the money for itself - that's Pakistan's single-point agenda. And it's doing everything it can to achieve this.
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Opinion | Manipur's Lazarus Moment To End Illegal Opium Poppy Crisis
Poppy cultivation in Manipur happens under the shadow of fear so pervasive that people have accepted as 'normal' the existence of drug lords and armed traffickers in their society.
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Opinion | Acrimony To 'Anand'?: The Return Of Good Sense In India-Canada Ties
The Canadian foreign minister's visit to India turned the page from the lowest point of crisis to a new chapter of pragmatism. However, the depth of future cooperation will be determined by the political will to manage the sensitive security file qui
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Opinion | Indians Are Growing Sick Of Customs Harassment - But Who Cares?
You would think that the Wintrack experience would serve as an example to other customs officials and make them more careful and professional when dealing with citizens. In fact, the opposite is true.
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Opinion | Why States, Not Centre, Should Get All The Credit For GST 'Savings'
Amidst all the hoopla, it is the State governments that truly deserve recognition for coming together for the GST revision. Because the States are the ones bearing the brunt of massive revenue losses.
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Opinion | Trump's H-1B Move, And The Global Competition For Indian Talent
Indians seeking a US education with work opportunities post-graduation may increasingly consider options such as Australia, France, and Germany, that offer a more attractive picture.
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The Dimming Of Democracy's Carnival: From Bihar 1995 To Bihar 2025
There was a time when elections in Bihar were not fought - they were celebrated. The year was 1995. I had just returned from California to do a survey of Bihar assembly elections along with the CSDS. I travelled all over the state.
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Opinion | India, Taliban And Pakistan: An Uneasy Geostrategic Dance
Geographically and strategically, amicable ties between Afghanistan and India have long been a source of unease for Pakistan.
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Opinion | One In Five Voters...: The 'Silent Force' That Will Be Bihar's Kingmaker This Time
With 20% of the population and concentrated influence in over 80 constituencies, the SCs hold the key to power. Whichever alliance addresses their aspirations - both symbolically and substantively - will likely form the next government in Patna.
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Opinion | What Ashley Tellis 'Spying' Allegation Should Tell India About Chinese 'Influence Ops'
Two separate cases underscore one of the most serious challenges that open democracies are facing today in managing Chinese aggressive tactics when it comes to influence operations.
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Opinion | How India is Using AI to Bridge the Language Divide
Bhashini is the foundation. Launched in 2022, it aims to make digital content and services available in all major Indian languages through cutting-edge AI. Today, it processes over ten million translation requests daily.
