A Chinese military aircraft reportedly remained near Sikkim for 20–25 minutes on November 12, prompting warnings from the Indian Air Force
By Anish Kumar
India and China are destined to compete, compelled to coexist and occasionally forced to cooperate. The challenge for New Delhi is to engage Beijing without compromising its strategic interests or national security
Mohit Ulva struck a last-ball boundary as India beat Pakistan by one wicket in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, in a tense chase of 338. The 18-year-old remained unbeaten on 49 in India’s dramatic recovery after a middle-order collapse, with support from Manal Chauhan and C Venkata
Eduardo Zanatta, a councillor from the Brazil’s Workers’ Party, explains how grassroots mobilisation, youth participation and social media helped secure President Lula’s re-election, counter the far right and offer lessons for political movements elsewhere.
While addressing the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, the Congress leader accuses the BJP of weakening democratic institutions, alleges a nexus between business and politics, and questions electoral irregularities in Maharashtra
R Ashwin has revealed that Gautam Gambhir asked him to continue through the home season before his international retirement during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin first told Virat Kohli and later explained how form, fitness and setbacks shaped his decision
India’s defeat in the war left a deep strategic and psychological imprint on its political and military establishments—one that continues to influence New Delhi’s calculations in dealing with Beijing, till date.
India’s experience of democratic pluralism offers useful insights, but arrangements must reflect Ukrainian circumstances and priorities
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that airspace reopened at 8.15 pm ET after an FAA communications outage forced a nationwide grounding of departing flights, disrupting thousands of journeys.
International
The Dalai Lama’s impending succession has intensified tensions between China and the Tibetan leadership, reviving questions about religious authority, the history of Tibetan exile in India and the future of a community that has lived away from its homeland since 1959
Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed on Aakash Chopra’s YouTube channel that he had warned coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma about rank-turners
National
A visa controversy has overshadowed the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad, with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accusing the Centre of preventing several invited foreign delegates from attending
International
Islamabad has nominated its Climate Change Minister Musadik Masood Malik for the November 20–22 gathering, marking the first visit by a Pakistani minister to India since 2023. The forum aims to foreground shared cultural heritage and people-to-people ties.
Cricket
As India celebrates Children’s Day 2026 on November 14, the occasion has sparked a wave of nostalgia across the cricketing fraternity. Marking the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the day honors the innocence, joy, and boundless potential of youth. Joining the nationwide festivities, major Indian Premier League franchises have taken to social media to share rare childhood photographs of their biggest stars—featuring MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson for Chennai Super Kings; Sunil Narine and Rinku Singh for Kolkata Knight Riders; and Rohit Sharma and Arshdeep Singh for Mumbai Indians. These throwback snapshots offer fans an endearing glimpse into the early lives of their sporting heroes long before they stepped onto packed stadium turf, celebrating the enduring childlike passion for the game that continues to inspire millions of young aspiring players across the country.
International
Microsoft says the outage is over and services are fully restored after a routine capacity upgrade set off a cascade of server failures that disrupted businesses, hospitals, courts and airlines in at least 74 countries
Art & Entertainment
Gondhal director Santosh Davakhar believes Ramayana: Part 1 could make an impact at the Oscars, particularly in categories recognising visual effects and filmmaking
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SubscribeEvery few years, the remote Himalayan ridge becomes a national headline. The script rarely changes—troops meet, officials explain, talks follow and attention moves on. A border issue both governments say they want settled remains unsettled. From Manmohan Singh to Modi, little has changed. Each time, the government has to huddle and act until the crisis temporarily fizzles out. Each crisis gives ammunition to the opposition camp to attack the government and question its foreign policy. China’s frequent military stand-offs have had a significant impact on India’s policymaking, pushing New Delhi to rethink its national security priorities, economic strategy, diplomacy and infrastructure development. China is no longer viewed merely as a neighbour with whom India has an unresolved boundary dispute, but as a long-term strategic challenge that influences decisions across several areas of governance. In a classic grey-zone fashion, Beijing is using these encounters to test India’s preparedness and gauge New Delhi’s response without a conventional war. China’s strategy is simple: advance strategic goals below the threshold of open conflict. India can no longer afford to be defensive, hesitant or overly cautious in dealing with China. It needs to be bold, assertive and strategically fearless in protecting its national interests. Beijing understands the language of power, not diplomatic niceties alone. India must be willing to impose economic and diplomatic costs whenever China violates its territorial integrity or undermines its interests. But being tough on China does not mean being reckless or rushing into conflict. It means building the economic muscle, military strength and political resolve to ensure that India is never bullied, never cornered and never forced to negotiate from a position of weakness. India must engage China when it serves Indian interests, confront it when necessary and never mistake restraint for weakness.
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SubscribeMillions of young Indians are stepping out of campus with degrees but no job offers. According to Niti Aayog, graduate unemployment stands at 13 per cent, higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent. There is also the issue of mismatch between employment and degrees: only 8.25 per cent of graduates in India work in jobs that match their qualifications. Of the 3.4 crore students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, combined enrolment in B.A., B.Sc and B. Com exceeds two crore. However, degrees like these are not generating enough jobs. The problem is also systemic. Students have degrees, diplomas and certificates, but because of outdated curricula in many educational institutions, and higher and technical education failing to keep pace with changing industry requirements, they lack the required vocational skills and knowledge to keep pace with a demanding work culture. A large number of unemployable graduates in the country is likely to turn India’s demographic dividend into a liability.
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SubscribeOutlook magazine's latest cover story is a package based on a survey that we conducted with market-research platform Toluna. The Outlook-Toluna Survey on Women and Family throws up some surprising facts and demolishes a number of myths. Some of the interesting findings are: Urban women want greater policy focus on human development-health and education rather than cash transfers or tax benefits to be mothers. Women want to be mothers not because cultural or societal pressures but because they want to start their own families. Then we discuss why working women are postponing motherhood and what they expect from employers. These and more stories in the latest Outlook issue.
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Mohit Ulva struck a last-ball boundary as India beat Pakistan by one wicket in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, in a tense chase of 338. The 18-year-old remained unbeaten on 49 in India’s dramatic recovery after a middle-order collapse, with support from Manal Chauhan and C Venkata
India chased down 338 to edge out Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final at Al Amerat on Saturday, clinching a record-extending ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title
Sunrisers Hyderabad have agreed to trade Harshal Patel to Gujarat Titans for INR 4 crore ahead of IPL 2027, with the Ahmedabad-born pacer set to join GT’s pace uni
India regained the Under-19 Asia Cup on Saturday in a dramatic final-ball finish against Pakistan here, chasing 338 to win by one wicket. Mohit Ulva’s unbeaten 49 and Manal Chauhan’s 47 rescued India from 252 for 8 in the 42nd over after Pakistan had posted 337 for 9
Jesús de Miguel’s family thanked donors after a Fran Sol-led crowdfunding campaign raised an amount, while FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono received a 12-match ban after the fatal Segunda División collision
By Parth Singh
Infertility, Asthma, Lost Productivity: India's Cities are Too Sick to Power its Growth
Fixed Deposit: Should You Break FD To Repay An Outstanding Loan?
UNESCO Recognises 307-Year-Old Mahabharata Manuscript At Visva-Bharati University
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More than 100 pieces across 88 lots, from Takashi Murakami, Frank Gehry and Yayoi Kusama, make this the most comprehensive collection of Louis Vuitton artist bags ever offered at auction
By Sonali Mukherjee
ADAA The Art Show 2026 brings together 63 galleries in New York, showcasing works by celebrated and overlooked artists. This year's presentations offer insights into evolving art market trends and the interests shaping collectors' choices from Betye Saar's assemblages to contemporary paintings and works on paper
By Sonali Mukherjee
Jawaharlal Nehru's signature look was defined by his crisp achkan, white churidar and a red rose pinned to his buttonhole. On his birth anniversary, revisit the personal style of India's first Prime Minister and its lasting influence on Indian menswear
By Sonali Mukherjee
Kangana Ranaut’s criticism of Sonia Gandhi has sparked political debate but her fashion choices offer another talking point. From Hermès handbags and Dior dresses to Burberry and Valentino, explore the international luxury labels that feature in the actor and BJP MP’s wardrobe
