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End of School Autonomy A Letter to the Union Education Minister

India, May 11 -- Dear Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji, I first heard your name when my friend, an IAS officer, now retired, served under you in the Petroleum Ministry. Recently, I had occasion to write an... Read More


Proposed SMCs Unconstitutional, Attack Autonomy

India, May 11 -- Education, according to the Indian Constitution, is in the concurrent list, and both the State governments and the Union government are entitled to legislate on the subject. However, ... Read More


The Bengal Blockade Signals a Sharp Decline in Democracy

India, May 11 -- President Donald Trump initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran into a deal-one nation exerting pressure on another. In West Bengal during the 2026 Assembly elect... Read More


Dissecting Bengal Electoral Debacle

India, May 11 -- The electoral debacle in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, as foretold by exit polls, has changed the country's political landscape. The saffron brigade has added West Bengal as one more pr... Read More


The Bengal Experiment

India, May 11 -- The verdict in West Bengal cannot be understood merely through the lazy shorthand of "anti-incumbency." Yes, Mamata Banerjee's government had accumulated enormous baggage over fifteen... Read More


National Technology Day 2026: India's Tech Industry Focuses On Trust And Impact

New Delhi, May 11 -- India's technology industry is entering a more serious phase of growth. For years, the conversation was largely about digital adoption, startup scale, and building faster platform... Read More


Yokohama Rubber Opens R&D Centre In China

India, May 11 -- Yokohama Rubber has established a new research and development centre in Hangzhou, China, as the Japanese tyre maker seeks to strengthen localised product development and speed up res... Read More


2026 Skoda Kodiaq Launched in India at Rs 36.99 Lakh, Adds ADAS

India, May 11 -- The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing a big safety and tech update to Skoda's flagship SUV. The latest update ... Read More


Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster Revealed with 1065bhp V12 Hybrid Powertrain; Limited to 15 Units

India, May 11 -- Lamborghini has unveiled the Fenomeno Roadster, the open-top version of the Fenomeno Coupe revealed last year. Limited to just 15 units globally, the new model now becomes the most po... Read More


Toyota Announces New Maharashtra Plant With 1 Lakh Annual Capacity By 2029

India, May 11 -- Toyota is preparing for a bigger role in the Indian car market with a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra. The company has confirmed that the facility will come up at the Bidkin In... Read More