Could Shashi Tharoor be at the heart of Indian politics’ next big twist? As the countdown to the Kerala Assembly elections begins, all eyes are on one man, Thiruvananthapuram’s MP, Dr Shashi Tharoor.

How many of India’s 140 crore people can afford big cars or fancy motorbikes? Even if they buy them on EMIs, who gets free petrol? The reality is that the majority of the population—whether in cities or villages—still walks or relies on bicycles. Yet, no one ever speaks up for the interests of this vast group.

India stands at a dangerous crossroads where digital progress collides with a burgeoning fraud industry. From fake diabetes cures to political bribery, honey traps to sophisticated crypto scams, the country's integrity is under assault in a sprawling carnival of deceit. Trust is eroding as every click risks a trap, and every promise masks a con.

The National Democratic Alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal United, and Lok Janshakti Party, appears united and confident in Bihar. The NDA believes it will return to power, though Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s future remains uncertain.

Once, our lanes hummed with ‘Ram Ram’ and ‘Adaab’. Now, they crackle with expletives so inventive they'd make a gangster blush.

The political upheaval in Bangladesh and the sweeping changes under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus have become a matter of serious concern for India.