Education needs to sensitise us to mourning and then, develop a thoughtful response that is grounded in the times and in the world that we inhabit

Perry the donkey from “Shrek,” Orangey the cat from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the list is endless of four-legged creatures that have graced the big screens and won the audience’s hearts. Oscar-winning or, sadly in this case, not – the iconic characters they stepped into will always be remembered

Since India has substantially strengthened its mechanisms to monitor respiratory diseases after the Covid pandemic, most cases will be cured by addressing the symptoms and maintaining good nutrition

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on January 8, 1985.

The newfound understanding of Pluto's formative years is a reminder that in science as in life, change is messy, complicated — and inevitable

An immediate reset in ties might be difficult. But his departure provides an opening

Slower growth is expected in construction and the electricity, gas and water supply segments. The services sector is also likely to witness a deceleration

Most journalists subjected to violence are writing or reporting for dailies and channels in Indian languages

Our universities need a versatile leader, not just a teacher. VCs, the most visible symbols of the system are to be appointed strictly per the UGC regulations. Not surprisingly, political expediency and not merit at times decide the choice

A nominal fee should be charged for purely administrative reasons like collecting and mining real-time data. This is in line with the proclamation of the benefits of “One Nation, One Tax”

The BJP’s principal claim was that it had done more than any other major party to restore the justly great status of Ambedkar in the national public realm. But, to Ambedkar, Hindu unity was exactly the opposite of what his project sought

How the upcoming Union budget and the February meeting of the monetary policy committee support the economy will also help investors re-examine their positions

With more women poised to enter the workforce, it is time to ensure that gender-neutral policies, mentorship, and a culture of inclusivity allow them to realise their potential more fully

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on January 7, 1985.

From Demi Moore’s 'The Substance' win to Payal Kapadia’s 'All We Imagine As Light' snub – the 82nd Golden Globes, after a rather rocky few years, celebrated the best that film had to offer in 2024

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on January 6, 1985.

Due to distress-driven high mobility, they face disenfranchisement, trafficking, lack of unionisation and poor access to public services, and are in urgent need of social protection. However, the e-Shram portal has merely been a ‘registration drive’ for workers — silent on their inclusion in social security

The dip and recovery in employment rate does not follow the neat political divide of NDA and UPA government terms. Most notably, the recent improvement in India’s labour statistics hides the poor quality of the new jobs being created in the economy

Bilateral conversations between Indian and US diplomats during the final days of the transition between two administrations in Washington underline a growing strategic congruence

My Instagram handle now has ‘Adivasi’ written and my name in Santhali script, Ol Chiki. A little late but I grew out of seeing myself as ‘other’. When I see my name today, I don’t see humiliation or ridicule anymore.

We are guilty of lazy journalism. And we have forgotten that we are supposed to be writing that first draft of history and to do this involves taking real issues more seriously than the shenanigans of political leaders.

A shift to EVs can significantly reduce the disability-adjusted life years -- in terms of mortality and morbidity -- and lower per capita increase in healthcare spending. The shift will also address climate concerns

The rupee's weakening is a wake-up call for the government. An overvalued rupee made it easier for the government to keep prices of imported fertilisers and fuel artificially low for farmers/consumers and for firms to borrow cheaply in dollars without protecting against exchange risk

It’s hard being the runner-up in what is mostly still a tea-drinking nation, but India’s coffee exports crossed the $1 billion mark — for the first time — in the current financial year, carving a coveted spot for itself on the global stage. The cup of joe is here to stay