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As 2026-27 progresses, the growth-inflation mix is likely to become less favourable, with growth moderating and inflation rising. Crisil expects GDP growth of 7 per cent and inflation of 5.1 per cent

Germany have equalled Pakistan’s World Cup record. India’s eight Olympic titles remain an extraordinary outlier. No other nation comes close in the men’s competition. But records that look immortal are usually protected by ecosystems, not

A uniform may symbolise equality inside the classroom, but it should not become a barrier to the very education through which genuine equality outside it becomes possible

Without the support of neighbours like India, as well as the rest of the international community, Nepal may not have been able to handle the devastation caused by the August 26 floods

For India, Iran is also a geography. Pakistan denies India direct overland access to Central Asia. Afghanistan remains uncertain. Iran consequently becomes vital to projects such as Chabahar and the International North-South Transport Corridor

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on September 1, 1986.

Blue-green infrastructure, heritage preservation are what will make the capital more resilient and future-facing

Public employment remains important. Sanctioned vacancies should be filled transparently; examination integrity and timely results must be non-negotiable. But the government cannot be the sole employer for a country adding millions of workers

Whatever Manusmriti says must have been in accordance with contemporary civilisation. The authors could not have meant that what was being said had to be literally followed in all ages to come.

A recent Armed Forces Tribunal ruling reinforces the Army's own long-standing ethos: That its true legitimacy rests on professional discipline, even when facing a brutal adversary

Escaping the wrath of nature’s forces requires rethinking the role of the state, our definition of development, and our understanding of security

It is a vaccine-preventable bacterial disease, yet in India we continue to diagnose it imperfectly and treat it empirically

An old song has returned, carrying a question for our future: What do these two words ask of us?

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on August 31, 1986.

It can ensure that those who preserve traditions receive dignified livelihoods and that the youth inherit both identity and opportunity

Empowerment means creating an environment in which a girl can grow into a confident citizen.

Fuel self-reliance should never force a choice between food and fuel.

Glaciers need continuous monitoring with information shared across borders because Himalayan rivers and hazards do not respect political boundaries

She sought to dissolve the individual into infinity. We have turned her work into a stage for celebrating it

Between the monumental 1938 recording and the 1950 statement lies another, little-noticed gramophone record. The six  stanza became four, pressed on a 10-inch HMV record.

It is also a wake-up call for me and countless women like me to inspect and introspect. How much of the systems we fight do we embody in ourselves? Can we recognise it? What are

The ugly truth is that below the shining highways that stand suspended today over towns and cities across India, far too many things have remained unchanged, and they need to start changing fast.

It is the only platform that brings together the countries of Central and South Asia, as well as Iran. Even after becoming a full member, India has remained uncertain about the priority it should accord

Both women deserve to be treated as individuals rather than symbols. Kriti’s neckline should not become a measure of her respect for Indian culture. Sukaina’s hijab should not become a measure of her loyalty to

We have framed Glacial Lake Outburst Floods as a hydrology problem. After the latest Nepal disaster, it is time to frame them as a problem of health