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Trump’s new Iran gamble: Military brinkmanship and nuclear diplomacy
May 9, 2026, 12:52 PM IST
The latest signals emerging from Washington, Tehran and the broader transatlantic security establishment suggest that the United States and Iran may be inching towards a temporary diplomatic opening after months of dangerous escalation. What initially…
May 9, 2026, 12:52 PM IST
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Too much or just enough
May 9, 2026, 12:45 PM IST
I walked so far, my feet feel sore, like the road just won’t stop anymore. The sun that used to feel so nice now burns my skin, not warm, just harsh. Faces I knew don’t…
May 9, 2026, 12:45 PM IST
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‘Reawakening Bengal from civilisational slumber’
May 9, 2026, 8:17 AM IST
Defence minister & senior BJP leader argues his party’s mission is to restore the greatness of true Bengali heritage “Hey nuton, dekha dik aarbaar, jonmero prothomo shubhokshon ” – O new one, show yourself once…
May 9, 2026, 8:17 AM IST
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Balcony of boundaries: Adjusting, not disappearing
May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
That little place that looks out is a blessing. It doesn’t make family storms go away. It isn’t an exit. It’s about finding one’s emotional equilibrium. This can be the most loving thing to do…
May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
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Chief message
May 9, 2026, 7:51 AM IST
Suvendu, Vijay have particularly tough jobs to do There was a meme doing the rounds that Bengal’s waiting a resignation letter, Tamil Nadu’s waiting an appointment letter, and Kerala’s waiting to see who’s appointed. Now…
May 9, 2026, 7:51 AM IST
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Germ war
May 9, 2026, 7:49 AM IST
Hantavirus a nudge to test our pandemic readiness A cruise ship has become the scene of a deadly virus outbreak, and everyone’s on edge. Is another pandemic starting? No. Hantaviruses – there are many types…
May 9, 2026, 7:49 AM IST
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Why the world wants only the ‘cop’ stories from a police officer
May 8, 2026, 11:25 PM IST
As a police officer with over three decades, and the author of a dozen books—including poems, romantic fictions, murder mysteries, and non-fictional works exploring policing and life realities—I’ve come to accept a peculiar pattern. Often…
May 8, 2026, 11:25 PM IST
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TOI Bharat Abroad: Vivek’s MAGA triumph, Kash’s bourbon trouble, and more
May 8, 2026, 8:30 PM IST
Hello and welcome to TOI Bharat Abroad. Today’s edition looks at the Indian-origin figures making news across politics, power and possibility: Vivek Ramaswamy’s attempt to turn MAGA suspicion into electoral strength in Ohio, Kash Patel’s…
May 8, 2026, 8:30 PM IST
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Why DRDO should have hybrid leadership model
May 8, 2026, 5:10 PM IST
As May 31, 2026, approaches, the question of who will succeed Dr Samir V Kamat as secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is no routine bureaucratic matter….
May 8, 2026, 5:10 PM IST
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Social media and its influence on mental health of youth
May 8, 2026, 4:34 PM IST
Mental health is the most important and crucial part of a person’s everyday life. If it gets affected, then one’s functioning as a human being also gets affected, resulting in different responses from the brain…
May 8, 2026, 4:34 PM IST
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From anti-corruption crusade to constitutional collapse: Is AAP witnessing its political sunset?
May 8, 2026, 2:43 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was formally founded on 26 November 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal and other members emerging from the India Against Corruption movement led during the Anna Hazare anti-corruption protests, presenting itself as…
May 8, 2026, 2:43 PM IST
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State visit to Sri Lanka by Vietnam’s general secretary and President To Lam
May 8, 2026, 2:40 PM IST
A new milestone in Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations that strengthens the New Delhi-Colombo-Hanoi trilateral strategic space. The State visit to Sri Lanka by General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam on May 7–8, 2026 is…
May 8, 2026, 2:40 PM IST
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Rewriting ‘poribortan’: BJP and Bengal’s new political turn
May 8, 2026, 11:51 AM IST
West Bengal does not change governments easily. For nearly half a century, the state’s politics has been defined by long stretches of dominance. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) ruled for 34 years before being…
May 8, 2026, 11:51 AM IST
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On ATF, don’t miss the plane truth
May 8, 2026, 9:28 AM IST
On Tuesday, the cabinet approved a Rs 5,000cr Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme for airlines. This is the clearest signal, so far, that Indian aviation is in trouble. Indian carriers were not, anyway, having an…
May 8, 2026, 9:28 AM IST
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Shaping the future of textile and apparel industry of India – Role played specifically by the Make in India initiative
May 7, 2026, 11:06 PM IST
The textile and apparel industry is one of the largest contributors to India’s economy providing employment to millions and generating substantial foreign exchange earnings. With strong policy support, infrastructure development, and a skilled workforce, India…
May 7, 2026, 11:06 PM IST
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Why India is well-placed to be the world’s AI HQ
May 7, 2026, 9:58 PM IST
Much like the personal computer revolution of the 1980s and the internet boom of the 1990s, AI is fast becoming the operating system of modern business. In many ways, 2026 marks the tipping point for…
May 7, 2026, 9:58 PM IST
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Consumerism and carbon footprint
May 7, 2026, 12:55 PM IST
Soaring temperatures and unpredictable climate behaviour have thrown ecosystems out of order. We cannot deny that what is happening around us is our own creation. Our current lifestyle and excessive consumerism are major factors behind this. Earth…
May 7, 2026, 12:55 PM IST
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The politics of charisma: Why Vijay is more than an electoral upset in Tamil Nadu
May 7, 2026, 10:18 AM IST
In Tamil Nadu, politics has never been just politics. Ever since independence, it has always been a theatre. A fusion of cinema and politics, star and statecraft. From M Karunanidhi to M G Ramchandran to…
May 7, 2026, 10:18 AM IST
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Kerala’s king Cong? Satheesan
May 7, 2026, 8:06 AM IST
Though Kerala has returned UDF to office with a thumping majority under the leadership of LoP VD Satheesan, the question remains, who will become chief minister? From the moment the exit polls were released, predicting…
May 7, 2026, 8:06 AM IST
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‘Op Sindoor showed India’s new strategic DNA’
May 7, 2026, 7:51 AM IST
Even as the war in Ukraine shows no signs of ending and West Asia remains stuck in a No-War-No-Peace quagmire, it’s important to benchmark Operation Sindoor against other conflicts in recent times. The stand-out features…
May 7, 2026, 7:51 AM IST
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