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Vietnam to Iran: War & the lessons not learnt

Kubrick’s Pyle never understands the forces that produced him. Similarly, contemporary actors rarely see the full arc of their own actions. (Getty Images)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 14:47 IST

Transgressing rights of self-identification

Members of the transgender community shout slogans during a protest against the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill in New Delhi on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP) (AFP)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 14:47 IST

One loser in the Gulf war is President Trump

When Iran began to target the Gulf States, hitting hotels, airports, financial centres, and even, residential buildings, in addition to American diplomatic premises, Trump said he didn’t think Iran would do this. He said he’d been taken by surprise. (Reuters)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 14:47 IST

Private lives versus government morality

The transgender certificate does little beyond allowing a person to apply for documents, jobs and education in the gender of their choice. (PTI)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 15:09 IST

Courting mistrust with the NCERT book ban

The apex court being upset about the way it is portrayed and demanding that corrections be made is fair and part of the process. But for it to attribute motives, order a blanket ban, and ostracise the authors sends the wrong message. (HT Archive)
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 15:09 IST