‘I had nightmares of headless soldiers walking down Kargil peaks’
Lt Col (retd) Sada S Peter, who was a battery commander of the Rocket Regiment, recollects his days and nights at the Kargil war — and his battle for sanity thereafter
- A Ragu Raman
- TNN
How fintech revolution may have opened the floodgates to fraud
Transactions are faster, but more complex. Regulatory sanctions against Kotak Mahindra Bank weren’t the first — they won’t be the last
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
How Naughty, Haneef, Robin & Sher redefined bravery in Kargil
In this excerpt from her 2023 book, the journalist, author and Army wife visits the families of martyrs and brings their stories alive, as India commemorates 25 years of Kargil War
Lingayats can make or break BJP's fortunes in north Karnataka
Traditionally saffron supporters, Lingayats switched sides during last year’s assembly polls after BS Yediyurappa was sidelined. The community’s support is key for BJP in north Karnataka
How Kargil hero laid down his life to save 15 of his team
The Kargil War began 25 years ago on May 3, 1999. In this extract from their 2023 book, Meena Nayyar, the mother of Mahavir Chakra awardee Capt Anuj Nayyar, and author Himmat Singh Shekhawat, recount the final moments of a Kargil hero that played a pivotal role in the success of Operation Vijay and India's victory against Pakistan in 1999
- Meena NayyarHimmat Singh Shekhawat
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Trudeau and WaPo trigger fresh Khalistan headache for India
New Delhi has lodged a strong protest with Ottawa over the raising of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event attended by the Canadian PM. India has also called a US media report on its alleged involvement in a murder attempt on Khalistan separatist leader ‘unsubstantiated imputations’
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Should Iran raising Kashmir issue in Pakistan worry India?
Kashmir found its way into the joint statement issued at the conclusion of President Raisi’s visit to Pakistan. Here’s a look at what it means for India and its ties with Iran
Cold War II is upon us and every country must pick a side
Non-alignment will be much less possible in Cold War 2 than it was in Cold War 1
- Swagato Ganguly
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why taxing the rich won't make India an equitable society
A GOI bureaucrat and a history professor argue that taxing the rich at prohibitive rates is detrimental to the common good and punishes self-made wealth creators
Lingayat mathas helped in BJP's rise. Is the support still intact?
* North Karnataka is a BJP base * It’s built on the Lingayat vote * But the bloc’s divided over its place in caste hierarchy * Mathas’ take on retaining autonomy will be decisive
Why Muslims need new leaders to fight hate, majoritarianism
A conservative leadership and the Congress’ brand of secularism have not done any favours for the Muslim community. The time has come for progressive Muslims to lead the way
- Zakia Soman
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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Driven by women, how Maha’s Umred sparked an agarbatti first
Umred MIDC in Maharashtra has become India's industrial hub for agarbatti production, with the country's first 'agarbatti park' managed entirely by women.
- Vijay Pinjarkar
- Times Network
Bhagwad Gita chapter 1 verse 2 by Shyamananda Das
Duryodhan's reaction to the sight of the Pandav army in Bhagwad Gita chapter 1 verse 2 raises questions of kingship and strategy.
- Shyamananda Das
- The Speaking Tree
Tata group's super-app is struggling. Can this man make it click?
Tata Digital’s new CEO comes with an illustrious track record of turning around another Tata group company. But Naveen Tahilyani faces a host of challenges in his new innings
- Mugdha VariyarManu P Toms
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
US universities look like battle zones. Here’s why
Students got mad when the first protests led to suspensions. Police action made it worse. Now, politicians have joined in, given this is a presidential election year
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why is BJP hell-bent on blaming Muslims for India’s population growth?
PM Modi’s controversial statements at a public meeting in Rajasthan, where he referred to Indian Muslims as ‘those who have a large number of children’, is not only far from the truth, but a bogey that routinely rears its head
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘India could become a weak electoral democracy...that’s my worry’
Eminent political scientist Suhas Palshikar explains the challenges Opposition parties face in taking on the BJP in spite of many of their leaders being jailed
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Not just Patanjali in the dock
Citizens are widely deprived of authentic data by commercial interests and making informed healthcare choices is virtually impossible
Soon, all the world’s diamonds could pass under this roof
Surat became the international diamond polishing capital years ago but until recently it didn’t have a modern diamond business hub. Now, the mammoth Surat Diamond Bourse is gearing up for its first occupants
- Yagnesh Bharat Mehta
- Times Network
'My mother-in-law dragged me to court for giving birth to a girl'
After TOI+ put up a first-hand account of a young woman from Kerala who was harassed by her husband and in-laws to produce a male heir, we were inundated with similar horror stories of women from across the country. Here’s what they told us
- Moyurie Som
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Bhagwad Gita Chapter 1 Verse 1 by Shyamananda Das
The Bhagwad Gita offers profound answers to life's fundamental questions, explored through a fratricidal conflict between cousins, with divine guidance.
- Shyamananda Das
- The Speaking Tree
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Are the good times over for Indians seeking a better life abroad?
If you are dreaming of a cosy life abroad for your ward or looking to shift overseas yourself, exercise caution. The grass may no longer be greener on the other side
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
No jobs, no future: In Canada, drugs are Indian students’ last resort
The grim reality of hefty education loans and joblessness in the land they once hoped would offer prosperity has ensnared numerous Indian students in Canada in a vicious cycle of cocaine, marijuana and liquor as a coping mechanism for unemployment-induced stress
‘Patients have stopped medication and suffered due to Patanjali’s ads’
Dr Jayesh Lele, honorary secretary general of the Indian Medical Association, explains why the Supreme Court’s actions against Patanjali have come late and what more needs to be done
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
For Pakistan's sake, Pak PM must end conflicts with Imran, India
Pakistan's three political parties, including Imran's PTI, and the military establishment must first be on the same page. Then they must realise that conflicts with India, Pakistani Taliban and people of Balochistan are pushing the country fast towards doom
How trucks on trains are helping Amul milk reach you faster, cheaper
A rail ministry enterprise is putting trucks on trains to transport products such as Amul milk from Gujarat. Is it a win-win situation for both road and rail networks?
- Taslima Khan
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Explained: Why WhatsApp is willing to leave India over encryption
After the messaging platform said that forcing it to break message encryption may lead to its exit from India, the Delhi HC has said the right to privacy can’t be absolute. Here’s a look at why the company is arguing that its end-to-end encryption cannot be compromised
- Trishee Goyal
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How G7 and EU are weaponising diamonds and carbon
In the wake of the Ukraine war, the West tried every trick in the diplomatic playbook to get India to loosen ties with Russia. After that strategy failed, it is using trade to force New Delhi’s hand
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be
For Muslims, Islam regulates all aspects of life from birth until death, including the political sphere. So, detaching religion from the public space will always be a non-starter for believers
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
You spent 10 years in jail for nothing. Who should pay for it?
Former DU professor GN Saibaba spent nearly a decade in prison before the Bombay HC said the prosecution has failed to link him to any crime. But there is no recourse for him to claim compensation for all the pain and suffering
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Congress manifesto is talking point on ground…Defections have made no dent on our party...BJP is desperate’
Rajya Sabha member and Congress minority affairs chief, 36-year-old poet and party spokesperson Imran Pratapgarhi tells TOI that campaign language matters, how Congress pulled back the campaign to issues, and that ‘polarising’ speech has run its course. Edited excerpts:
‘Elections, the world and us’
GOI’s foreign minister writes that the largest democratic exercise in history will be consequential far beyond India. What the world prizes is political stability and policy predictability, he argues
Ex-PM’s grandson, MP, now sex offender? The case against Prajwal Revanna
The alleged sex scandal involving incumbent Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna is getting uglier by the minute as leaders and political parties trade insults and spar over who's to blame
Dadi cool: Mountains to marathons, these grannies ace fitness
Breaking stereotypes: Inspiring stories of senior women defying norms, from marathons to dance, embracing active, vibrant lives.
- Himanshi Dhawan
- Times Network
AI boom puts Sundar Pichai on the cusp of billionaire status
Pichai’s net worth includes $424mn in current share holdings as well as roughly $600mn from share sales since he became the CEO of Google
Bhagwad Gita, chapter 1: On the Battlefield of Kurukshetra
Doubt sparks a spiritual journey as Arjun questions materialistic pursuits amidst the Kurukshetra war, pondering righteousness, duty, and inner conflict
- Gauranga Das
- The Speaking Tree
Awfis IPO offers a chance to invest in growing co-working space
Growing small businesses are either ditching traditional office spaces in favour of co-working facilities or expanding their footprint in existing shared workplaces. While this bodes well for co-working firms, Awfis enjoys some unique advantages over its competition
- Priyanka Salve
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
How this 19-year-old Pakistani woman got a 69-year-old Indian heart
India and Pakistan may be at loggerheads on most occasions, but when needed, borders can be eased for humanitarian purposes and hearts and wallets can be opened to help someone from the other side. Just ask Ayesha Rashan who was recently discharged from hospital following a successful heart transplant in India
- TNN
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