Silencing academia, weakening democratic space
‘Shrinking academic freedom weakens democracy itself’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto According to the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute 2026…
The Best Hybrid SUVs To Buy In 2026
As the sales of new electric vehicles hit a reset, hybrids continue to popular as ever. They offer the best…
Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch
Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing of Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with its autonomous tech on…
Bombay High Court quashes FIR against HDFC Bank head in bribery case
Sashidhar Jagdishan, MD and CEO of HDFC Bank. File The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) set aside…
Rupee depreciates as FPIs sell ₹5,000 crore in equities
One hundred dollar U.S. currency paper note over a stack heap of 500 Rupees Indian currency flat lay over gray…
Champions League: Bayern ready for ‘unforgettable’ moment against PSG, says coach Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany during a press conference on May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bayern Munich have…
Madhil Mel Poonaigal was a mystery without thrills, and a comedy that was funny in parts
From Madhil mel poonaigal, staged at the Kartik Fine Arts’ summer drama festival. | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan J.C. Creations’…
Letters to The Editor — May 6, 2026
A new chapter Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has secured an astounding electoral victory in Tamil Nadu. Analysts view it as…
Ford’s ‘Skunkworks’ EV Development Center: Behind The Scenes
Last October, Ford CEO Jim Farley was blunt about the challenge his company faces. With growing production capacity, advanced technology,…
As crypto cools, a16z crypto raises a $2.2B fund
In a blog post that lays out a vision for crypto’s future, ranging from a “new financial system” to warnings…