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Opinion | "Past initiatives have sparked dialogue on hornbill conservation, but they haven't been able to create a big impact," writes Laasya Shekhar.
Inside Tamil Nadu's Bid to Save the Glorious Hornbills of Western Ghats
Tamil Nadu Hornbill Centre: New conservation centre in the Western Ghats aims to protect vulnerable hornbill species and reverse their population decline. What makes it unique from past initiatives by...
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Opinion | "The economic rationale of the enhanced import #tariffs is puzzling," writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia.
Unboxing Trump's Tariff Rationale: Fortress America Seeks Solace in the Past
Commonsensically, the basic minimum import tax of 10 percent is actually a tax on the American consumer or producer importing intermediate products, writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia.
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An deep dive into why Kapil Mishra was allowed to escape accountability for his role in the 2020 Delhi riots.
Delhi Riots: What Took Police 5 Years to Act Against Kapil Mishra's Hate Speech?
A deep dive into the delay in filing an FIR against Kapil Mishra for his role in the 2020 Delhi riots
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Opinion | "The fact that none of the suggestions tabled by the Opposition leaders were accepted by the Committee sends a bad message. Because even without Opposition attaining a majority, it represents more than 220+ seats," writes Areeb Uddin Ahmed on the new #WaqfBill.
Waqf Waqf Ki Baat Hai: Understanding the Controversy Around New Waqf Bill
As legal challenges and public scrutiny mount, it remains to be seen whether the government will address the flaws in the bill or if the judiciary will need to intervene to uphold the principles of j...
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Opinion | "By reiterating loyalty to #RSS, Modi has signaled he won't compromise its interests even as he cedes to US demands," writes Arati J Jerath.
Decoding Optics of Modi in Nagpur as Trump Tariffs Loom Over RSS Agro Interests
The US has been pushing for increased trade and cooperation in agriculture. By reiterating his commitment and loyalty to the RSS, Modi has signaled that he will not compromise its interests even as he...
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#Opinion | "The traditional ‘decision tree’ of the #US consumer was driven by the following order of choices: what to buy, which brand, type of package, & then price. This hierarchy appears to have flipped in the past few years, thanks to runaway inflation in the US," writes Aunindyo Chakravarty.
Trump’s Tariff Typhoon: Where India Stands Amidst the Wreckage
Our roof has been blown off but others have been razed to the ground, writes Aunindyo Chakravarty.
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Opinion | "The judiciary can't be seen as infatuated by those who view the justice system as a marketplace for orders," writes Abhik Chimni.
Judiciary at a Crossroads: Can NJAC and Judicial Independence Coexist?
The Bar and the people of India have the most to lose if the judiciary loses its autonomy, writes Abhik Chimni.
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Opinion | "#Trump has claimed for decades that #US domestic problems can be solved with a more aggressive foreign policy," writes David Smith.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: Why US is on War Footing over Tariffs & Deportations
Donald Trump is justifying his executive actions by recasting allies as enemies who menace national security with everything from illegal drugs to unfair subsidies, and by labelling millions of foreig...
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#Opinion | "The new law essentially reiterates the GOI's interpretation of CCSP rules that ‘past and future pensioners cannot be treated at par’ and that ‘benefit of improvement in the pension would be available to newly retiring pensioners from a prospective date’," writes Subhash Chandra Garg.
8th Pay Commission: Will Pensioners’ Rights Now Depend on Political Will?
The GOI has, perhaps for the first time, resorted to using the Finance Bill process to effect such amendments and validations in matters of recruitment and conditions of services of civil servants, wr...
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Opinion | “Digital communities often act as breeding grounds for toxic ideologies like incel culture,” writes Devrupa Rakshit.
Adolescence and the Manosphere: How the Internet is Raising Misogynists
Netflix's Adolescence sharply portrays how digital communities act as breeding grounds for toxic ideologies like incel culture and misogyny, writes Devrupa Rakshit.
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Opinion | "#MarkCarney is cautiously optimistic, but he knows Canada is dealing with a mercurial #Trump and a MAGA-fied US," writes Murali Kamma.
US-Canada Rift: Can the Special Relationship Survive Trump 2.0?
Of all the bizarre developments in the last few months, none has been more baffling than the rupture between the US and Canada.
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Opinion | "The #BJP is, however, yet to announce the new president. Sources reveal that 'the impression of the BJP president being a proxy of someone is not acceptable to the RSS'," writes Manish Anand. www.thequint.com/opinion/modi...
Modi in Nagpur: BJP Knows it Must Stay Rooted in RSS 'Akshyavat'
Modi’s Nagpur visit signals a readjustment of ties in the saffron stable. Most importantly, Modi has yoked the BJP to the RSS, made evident by his speech. The RSS may now exert to push the BJP out of ...
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Opinion | "The film offers a free-spirited critique of all the country’s political parties," writes Priya Ramani. Read here: tinyurl.com/ywb9zduk
L2 Empuraan: A Cinematic Defiance Against Political Amnesia
The film offers a free-spirited critique of all the country’s political parties, writes Priya Ramani.
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Several provisions in the Bill have drawn the ire of the Opposition, which alleges that it provides absolutist powers to the Centre to stem dissent by essentially "kicking out" any foreigner that criticises the government. www.thequint.com/news/india/i...
Immigration and Foreigners Bill: A Tool To Muzzle Dissent?
This government works only for optics and acoustics, says senior Supreme Court advocate Sanjoy Ghose while speaking about The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 – a controversial legislation passed...
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"Volkswagen may have misclassified imports as 'parts' to pay lower tariffs, but India's tax system is flawed too," writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia. www.thequint.com/opinion/indi...
India vs Volkswagen: 'Tax Terror', Corporate Greed, or Systemic Failure?
The Indian government alleges that Volkswagen misclassified imports as “parts,” attracting a lower tariff duty of 5 to 15 percent instead of the 30 to 35 percent applicable to completely knocked down ...
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In this story, Aakriti Handa focuses on the prevalence of an extensive network of fraudulent travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration to the US, and other countries in Europe and Central Asia, for exorbitant sums of money. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/mryc2xja
Duped & Deported: How Agents Trick Hundreds to Migrate to US Via 'Dunki' Routes
The larger issue is the prevalence of an extensive network of fraudulent travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration to the US for exorbitant sums of money. This story exposes how these agents op...
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Opinion | "A stand-up comic transfers some power to the powerless. #KunalKamra was doing just that — his job. That those in power got offended means he was doing his job well," writes Sanjay Rajoura.
Mind Your Jokes
The space for free speech is shrinking, comedy is becoming difficult. The phrase has been heard and said ad nauseam. But not all coemdians suffer equal consequences of this squeeze. It's only Kunal Ka...
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#Repost | The Collegium system of appointment of judges is once again facing criticism following claims of cash being found at Delhi HC judge Yashwant Verma's home — sparking renewed debates about the #NJAC Act. But what is the NJAC? Why is there talk of having to 'reintroduce' it? Read here:
Explained: What is NJAC Which Govt Might Reintroduce & Why is it Controversial?
NJAC Reintroduction: What is the NJAC? Why was it controversial? Why did the Supreme Court hold it was unconstitutional?
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Opinion | "#China has taken advantage of the spaces that New Delhi is creating with #Bangladesh due to its anger towards Yunus," writes Sanjay Kapoor.
China-Bangladesh Friendship May Leave India's 'Chicken Neck' Exposed
China and Bangladesh seem to have come closer in the wake of Sheikh Hasina's ouster from Bangladesh. China has taken advantage of the spaces that New Delhi is creating with Bangladesh due to its anger...
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Opinion | "#India is now taking baby steps away from the unofficial boycott of #MFHussain's works," writes Sahar Zaman.
The Resurgence of MF Husain: Will India Embrace its Icon Again?
The Indian art world is now taking baby steps away from the fear of anti-Husain protests and the unofficial boycott of MF Hussain's works, writes Sahar Zaman.
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"Tamil Nadu produces more top athletes than any other state. Yet, the state lacks basic infrastructure," writes Laasya Shekhar.
Khelo India, but Not All Are Invited: Non-BJP States Lack Funding Despite Medals
Khelo India: Despite sporting excellence, non-BJP states lack funding. Tamil Nadu, doing excellently at the Khelo India Para Games, have received a meagre Rs 20.4 crore since the scheme's inception in...
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Opinion | 'It doesn’t matter if you find Kunal Kamra’s jokes funny or not. Kamra's jokes are important,' writes Kunal Purohit.
Kunal Kamra — and the Chokehold on India's Political Comedy It May Not Survive
Kunal Kamra Threatened by Shiv Sena Goons, Vandalised The Habitat: Legislators in Maharashtra demanded that the stand-up comic be arrested for treason, be hung upside down in public, and his face be b...
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Opinion | "Hours have increased, targets have gone up, while #salary hikes are either crawling or have disappeared completely," writes Aunindyo Chakravarty.
How Middle Class Got Left Behind in India's Growth Story
There is growing anxiety among the middle class that they will not even be able to sustain their current standard of living, writes Aunindyo Chakravarty.
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Why are Diwali and Eid celebrated differently in Delhi? Read this piece by Bilal Saifi
Ramzan, Diwali and the Search for Belonging: A Journey Through Delhi’s Festivals
'Growing up in Delhi, I often wondered why Ramzan isn't celebrated the way Diwali is?' Bilal Saifi writes.
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Vishal, a groom from #Agra faced casteist attacks during his wedding procession recently. "Ch*m*rs can't take out their wedding here," he was told, as per the FIR. Read the report by Aliza Noor here:
India, Where a Dalit Can't Take Out His 'Baraat' — Several Attacked Over 1 Year
Recently in Agra, a Dalit groom was told, "Ch*m*ars cannot take out their wedding procession here," as per the FIR. This is in line with the rising attacks against Dalit grooms in their 'baraat's. We ...
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Opinion | "Whether it is a government job or a private job, a #queer identity becomes a liability for most workers," writes Inian.
Slurs, Jokes, Exclusion: The Fight for Queer Leadership Amid DEI Rollbacks
Whether it is a government job or a private job, a queer identity becomes a liability for most workers. The number of LGBTQIA+ persons who manage to reach leadership positions is small.
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Opinion | "The issue of reservations for Muslims in #Karnataka, has long been a contentious one," writes Naheed Ataulla.
‘Sarkari Jihad’ or Welfare? BJP, Congress Clash Over Karnataka’s Muslim Quota
The issue of providing reservations to the Muslims in Karnataka, has long been a contentious issue, writes Naheed Ataulla.
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We won! 🥳 The Quint’s journalists have won the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award. Athar Rather and Vishnukant Tiwari (formerly working at The Quint) won in the category ‘Uncovering India Invisible' for their docuseries ‘The Witches of Jharkhand’.
For the past fortnight, a group of locals has been sitting at the exact same spot in Raghunathgarh village of #Rajasthan, staging a protest, to demand justice for the death of Imran and Razeeda's one-month-old daughter Alisba during a police raid at their home. Read here:
'No Arrests Yet': Alwar Family Awaits Justice for Infant's Death in Police Raid
Since the infant's death during a police raid in Alwar, members of Meo Muslim community allege that the police often harass them on the pretext of raids to nab cyber criminals ever since Mewat has eme...
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Opinion | "#Tejashwi's call for a return to socialist & secular values is a counter-strategy ahead of the #Bihar elections," writes Tarique Anwar. www.thequint.com/opinion/teja...
'Four Hindus Stand...': Tejashwi’s Secular Positioning is Not Mere Rhetoric
Bihar Elections 2025: Tejashwi Yadav’s call for a return to socialist and secular values, in this scenario, is not just a moral stance—it is an essential counter-strategy.
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