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12 years of Modi govt: The new normal and what comes next
June 12, 2026, 4:18 PM IST
This week, we’re tracking: How 12 years of Modi have reshaped Indian politics and what the next phase could look like. Why the INDIA bloc still hasn’t found a clear way to take on…
June 12, 2026, 4:18 PM IST
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My Take 5 (Edition 71): The week that was in international affairs
June 11, 2026, 10:07 AM IST
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week we are covering Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, EU’s unveiling of the 21st sanctions package against Russia,…
June 11, 2026, 10:07 AM IST
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Bhutan, land of the thunder dragon: Part-2 Thimphu
June 8, 2026, 2:37 AM IST
The ancient name of Bhutan in the local Dzongkha language is Druk Yul, land of the thunder dragon. It is a land of spirituality, pristine natural beauty, and a remarkably well-preserved culture, often celebrated as…
June 8, 2026, 2:37 AM IST
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Peaks of glory, valleys of shadow
June 5, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
One of history’s enduring ironies is that those who receive the greatest credit are not always those who shoulder the greatest burden. Across continents and centuries, explorers, conquerors, and pioneers have occupied centre stage, while…
June 5, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
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Outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit and India’s strategic concerns
June 5, 2026, 5:25 PM IST
The Trump-Xi summit in context One of the most anticipated diplomatic meetings of the year took place in Beijing in mid-May, when United States President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping. Originally scheduled for…
June 5, 2026, 5:25 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
More arm twisting
June 4, 2026, 11:11 AM IST
US’s latest tariff threat is illogical. India should challenge it, but offer no concessions under pressure. Trump’s Iran war has cost Americans about $100bn already – twice the estimated real earnings from his reciprocal tariffs….
June 4, 2026, 11:11 AM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Saheb and Bibi
June 4, 2026, 10:08 AM IST
Trump should call out Netanyahu publicly for prolonging the conflict. He has the cards. Use them. Having the courage to tell a friend he is wrong is hard. It’s no different in international diplomacy. Trump’s…
June 4, 2026, 10:08 AM IST
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My Take 5 (Edition 70): The week that was in international affairs
June 2, 2026, 8:16 AM IST
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. In this edition we are covering the US-Iran search for a deal to end their war, the Russian drone…
June 2, 2026, 8:16 AM IST
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When my long-cherished dream of visiting Takshang -Tiger’s Nest – in Bhutan came true
June 1, 2026, 1:38 AM IST
When a woman gets married, she always awaits to visit her parental home. Similarly, ever since I got married to spirituality (Vajrayana), I have yearned to go to Takshang (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan. Though I pined…
June 1, 2026, 1:38 AM IST
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How Ukrainian tradition preserves an ancient bond with ancient Bharat
May 30, 2026, 6:54 PM IST
Sending eggshells down rivers and streams four weeks after Easter, Ukrainians once believed they were carrying the message of Christ’s Resurrection to the mythical Rakhmans. Researchers say the tradition has pre-Christian roots, and some associate…
May 30, 2026, 6:54 PM IST
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TOI Bharat Abroad: The Indian CEO powering America’s AI age
May 29, 2026, 5:47 PM IST
Hello and welcome to TOI Bharat Abroad. Today’s edition is about the strange, stubborn and often spectacular journey of Indians abroad: from a Kanpur-born student denied a US visa three times to the…
May 29, 2026, 5:47 PM IST
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Vietnam reinforces ties with Asean countries: Top leader’s tour of three countries
May 28, 2026, 7:58 PM IST
Vietnamese President and General Secretary To Lam is reinforcing ties with Asean countries with threefold aim: to solidify regional stability and centrality of Asean; to strengthen Vietnam’s export-driven economy through deeper regional supply chain integration…
May 28, 2026, 7:58 PM IST
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PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candy
May 24, 2026, 12:22 PM IST
Pontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone else hates. Pontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet…
May 24, 2026, 12:22 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Light of unity can illuminate the world
May 23, 2026, 8:22 AM IST
By AK Merchant In the 19th century, Shiraz, Iran, a 25-year-old youth took the title ‘The Báb’, meaning ‘The Gate’. He announced that he was the prophet-herald of a new era, sent to pave the…
May 23, 2026, 8:22 AM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
All the stars…but Fifa’s offside
May 23, 2026, 7:59 AM IST
Some shine is off the world’s greatest sporting spectacle. US advertisers have made football a game of 4 quarters. Tickets are too pricey. Trump’s immigration goons may target fans. India doesn’t have a broadcast deal…
May 23, 2026, 7:59 AM IST
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Trump dives in
May 23, 2026, 7:43 AM IST
Commercial mining on the ocean floor? Terrible idea Washington’s nod to commercial deep-sea mining, the boat pushed out Friday, has prospectors diving in, to loot the ocean floor. UN-backed International Seabed Authority has called Trump’s…
May 23, 2026, 7:43 AM IST
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Trump goes treasure hunting
May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
Mining the ocean floor for money? Very risky idea Trump, has opened the door to companies wanting to mine the deep ocean floor. Many scientists and environmental groups are alarmed. A UN-backed group called the…
May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
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London: The city of my childhood dreams
May 22, 2026, 8:34 PM IST
My first visit to London in 1997 was truly a dream come true, a journey that felt less like tourism and more like stepping into the pages of my childhood imagination. Having studied in an…
May 22, 2026, 8:34 PM IST
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TOI Bharat Abroad: Democrats in disarray, Indians in demand
May 22, 2026, 5:57 PM IST
Hello and welcome to TOI Bharat Abroad. Today’s edition looks at power, migration and ambition across the Indian diaspora. In the US, Democrats are still trying to understand how Kamala Harris lost 2024 and…
May 22, 2026, 5:57 PM IST
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China’s long game on Taiwan is already working, only the clock is ticking
May 22, 2026, 4:47 PM IST
The Presidential Palace in Taipei looked so majestic; people gathered that day were beaming with hope. I watched then President Tsai Ing-wen come over, looked at the gathering, and said boldly –We are launching a…
May 22, 2026, 4:47 PM IST
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