Latest Stories
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Six factors that shaped Vijay’s surprise victory
Actor Vijay’s victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election could be termed a surprise, an upset and a puzzle, all at once. It needs a thorough review and an adequate explanation.
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Copycat crimes: When the plot becomes the plan
What can be done to prevent crimes that imitate or draw inspiration from previously publicised real-life crimes, fictional portrayals, or notorious offenders?
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Peter Parker may be forgotten, but Spiderman is always there for you
Parker goes through a reset but still continues to serve New York, standing as a symbol of hope amidst all the challenges of life.
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Creator journalism is the most disruptive shift: ex-BBC News head
The relationship between news provider and news consumer is shifting from institutions to individuals, from big media brands to personalities, from PSBs to independent journalists.
Home Ground
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Three master plans, no clear choice
We saw three models being proposed for redevelopment of Osmania University campus. We ask which is the best model — for biodiversity, heritage, and sports.
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Students strategise around 75% rule
As the University tightens the attendance leash with regular tracking and rigid enforcement, a new subculture of “calculated compliance” is emerging on campus.
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AI integration can lead to a quiet crisis, say faculty
“There is a significant risk that over-reliance on machines may lead to erosion of original thinking and critical analysis,” say CSE faculty.
For the Record
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Business & the State
SEBI settles Hindenburg-related proceedings against Adani group entities The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has settled adjudication proceedings against five Adani group companies, for an amount of ₹1.5 crore. The proceedings relate to the allegations made by American short seller-researcher Hindenburg (now defunct), regarding undisclosed related party transactions (RPTs) as well as violation of various disclosure and corporate…
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Policy Pulse
The Revanth Reddy government has formed a committee of officers to identify any violations of statutes, Acts, rules, government orders, and related instructions concerning the lands listed by the government. The 16 cases listed for enquiry includes those of former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, former ministers T. Harish Rao, K.T. Rama Rao and G. Jagadishwar Reddy, P. Rohith Reddy,…
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Creators Central
What critics saw at the New York Fashion Week Ralph Lauren: Lauren describes his 2026 AW collection as “a style that is truly personal”. But his creased brocade frock coats, piecrust-ruffled blouses and beaded velvet dressing gowns could be described as idiosyncratic, inasmuch as they are divorced entirely from contemporary fashion needs or wants. Carolina Herrera: Designer Wes Gordon embraces…
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Political File
Thursday, 24 September The Opposition parties pressed for resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following revelations by the Indian Express of several instances of unilateral decision-making in the three-member body contrary to the established rule of unanimity or majority vote. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described it “vote chori” (vote theft), a crime against…
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Media Buzz
Media-state relations are good indicators of the functioning of democracy. In this context, it might be of interest to note that a US district judge has told the Trump administration that the president’s ban on three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. Reuters reports that the judge has ordered the White House to return reporters’ press passes and blocked officials from…