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COLUMNISTS

Actress-survivor Bhavana didn't just survive, she rose

Let's take a moment to salute actress who is a trailblazer for sexual assault survivors

Bhavana Menon

Philippines: 4 legislative reforms to watch out for

Protesters wearing masks depicting the faces of Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte march during a protest held to mark the International Human Rights Day in Manila on December 10, 2025.

2025: A gentle reflection on how life reshapes us

As 2025 winds down, take a moment and ask yourself — did this year lift you to dizzying highs, drag you through unseen lows, or drift quietly, leaving subtle echoes behind?

Why India can’t just stop obsessing over fair skin

Why global hunger is rising despite abundant resources

Celebrity politicians: India's new era of camaraderie

Chemical weapons in Sudan: Conflict crossing red lines

What Dileep's shocking acquittal in actress case means

Philippines flood scam probe goes live: What to expect

Digital leadership now hinges on trust and unity

THIS SIDE OF THE STORY

Why India cannot choose sides in fractured world order

Asia’s power map is shifting beyond US–China contest

COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

Agentic AI reshapes government-citizen relationships

Agentic AI reshapes government-citizen relationships

Many government AI projects, and others in the pipeline, leverage agentic AI

From migration to magnet: Dubai’s wealth boom

Architect-led development shaping UAE communities

Why startup ecosystems have no rulebook

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