OUR WEBSITE: https://www.thequint.com/ BECOME A MEMBER: http://thequint.com/plan-selection JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: https://thequint.substack.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lm2o75r3ak2oOpinion | "Past initiatives have sparked dialogue on hornbill conservation, but they haven't been able to create a big impact," writes Laasya Shekhar. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/inside-tamil-nadus-bid-to-save-hornbills-of-western-ghats05 Apr 2025 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm2o75r3ak2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lm2o46lcfk2oOpinion | "The economic rationale of the enhanced import #tariffs is puzzling," writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/trump-tariffs-america-trade-wars-geopolitics-what-happens-next05 Apr 2025 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm2o46lcfk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lm2nymhnuc2oAn deep dive into why Kapil Mishra was allowed to escape accountability for his role in the 2020 Delhi riots. https://www.thequint.com/videos/news-videos/2020-delhi-riots-kapil-mishra-hate-speech-court-order-fir-police-inaction05 Apr 2025 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm2nymhnuc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lly4oonr3k2oOpinion | "The fact that none of the suggestions tabled by the Opposition leaders were accepted by the Committee sends a bad message. Because even without Opposition attaining a majority, it represents more than 220+ seats," writes Areeb Uddin Ahmed on the new #WaqfBill. https://tinyurl.com/4s34thme04 Apr 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lly4oonr3k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llxtihhfys2oOpinion | "By reiterating loyalty to #RSS, Modi has signaled he won't compromise its interests even as he cedes to US demands," writes Arati J Jerath. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/us-tariffs-modis-nagpur-trip-with-agro-sector-key-battleground04 Apr 2025 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llxtihhfys2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llxtewqcbc2o#Opinion | "The traditional ‘decision tree’ of the #US consumer was driven by the following order of choices: what to buy, which brand, type of package, & then price. This hierarchy appears to have flipped in the past few years, thanks to runaway inflation in the US," writes Aunindyo Chakravarty. https://tinyurl.com/2pfthav204 Apr 2025 06:52 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llxtewqcbc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llvhrzlj7s2kOpinion | "The judiciary can't be seen as infatuated by those who view the justice system as a marketplace for orders," writes Abhik Chimni. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/judiciary-in-crisis-njac-political-influence-rule-of-law03 Apr 2025 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvhrzlj7s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llvhf77mjc2kOpinion | "#Trump has claimed for decades that #US domestic problems can be solved with a more aggressive foreign policy," writes David Smith. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/trumps-liberation-day-tariffs-mass-deportations-foreign-policy03 Apr 2025 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvhf77mjc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llvhc3jy5s2k#Opinion | "The new law essentially reiterates the GOI's interpretation of CCSP rules that ‘past and future pensioners cannot be treated at par’ and that ‘benefit of improvement in the pension would be available to newly retiring pensioners from a prospective date’," writes Subhash Chandra Garg. https://tinyurl.com/5n8d32wj03 Apr 2025 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvhc3jy5s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llv5txc4xc2kOpinion | “Digital communities often act as breeding grounds for toxic ideologies like incel culture,” writes Devrupa Rakshit. https://tinyurl.com/3zshyvfc03 Apr 2025 05:22 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llv5txc4xc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lltigjmhes2kOpinion | "#MarkCarney is cautiously optimistic, but he knows Canada is dealing with a mercurial #Trump and a MAGA-fied US," writes Murali Kamma. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/us-canada-rift-can-the-special-relationship-survive-trump-2002 Apr 2025 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lltigjmhes2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llsvgxhirk2kOpinion | "The #BJP is, however, yet to announce the new president. Sources reveal that 'the impression of the BJP president being a proxy of someone is not acceptable to the RSS'," writes Manish Anand. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/modi-in-nagpur-bjp-needs-rss-akshyavat02 Apr 2025 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llsvgxhirk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llsrzgnznc2kOpinion | "The film offers a free-spirited critique of all the country’s political parties," writes Priya Ramani. Read here: tinyurl.com/ywb9zduk https://tinyurl.com/ywb9zduk02 Apr 2025 06:45 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llsrzgnznc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llqvuac4tk2kSeveral provisions in the Bill have drawn the ire of the Opposition, which alleges that it provides absolutist powers to the Centre to stem dissent by essentially "kicking out" any foreigner that criticises the government. https://www.thequint.com/news/india/immigration-and-foreigners-bill-2025-gives-govt-power-silence-critics01 Apr 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqvuac4tk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llqnw7njfc2k"Volkswagen may have misclassified imports as 'parts' to pay lower tariffs, but India's tax system is flawed too," writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/indias-tax-system-volkswagen-a-battle-over-billions01 Apr 2025 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqnw7njfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llbjkrsn3s24In this story, Aakriti Handa focuses on the prevalence of an extensive network of fraudulent travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration to the US, and other countries in Europe and Central Asia, for exorbitant sums of money. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/mryc2xja https://tinyurl.com/mryc2xja26 Mar 2025 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbjkrsn3s24https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llb6pzw4pk24Opinion | "A stand-up comic transfers some power to the powerless. #KunalKamra was doing just that — his job. That those in power got offended means he was doing his job well," writes Sanjay Rajoura. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/kunal-kamra-shiv-sena-comedy-politics-free-speech-samay-raina26 Mar 2025 06:44 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llb6pzw4pk24https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3llb36lcml224#Repost | The Collegium system of appointment of judges is once again facing criticism following claims of cash being found at Delhi HC judge Yashwant Verma's home — sparking renewed debates about the #NJAC Act. But what is the NJAC? Why is there talk of having to 'reintroduce' it? Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2mtneuan26 Mar 2025 05:41 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3llb36lcml224https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3ll77sdli6c24Opinion | "#China has taken advantage of the spaces that New Delhi is creating with #Bangladesh due to its anger towards Yunus," writes Sanjay Kapoor. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/china-bangladesh-friendship-india-chicken-neck-exposed-defence-security-geopolitics25 Mar 2025 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll77sdli6c24https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3ll764tyvxs24Opinion | "#India is now taking baby steps away from the unofficial boycott of #MFHussain's works," writes Sahar Zaman. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/mf-husain-the-return-of-a-modern-art-icon-to-india-his-muse25 Mar 2025 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll764tyvxs24https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3ll6kdaov3224"Tamil Nadu produces more top athletes than any other state. Yet, the state lacks basic infrastructure," writes Laasya Shekhar. https://www.thequint.com/sports/khelo-india-but-not-all-are-invited-non-bjp-states-lack-funding-despite-medals25 Mar 2025 05:34 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll6kdaov3224https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3ll6gyvusnk2sOpinion | 'It doesn’t matter if you find Kunal Kamra’s jokes funny or not. Kamra's jokes are important,' writes Kunal Purohit. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/kunal-kamra-political-comedy-free-speech-gasping-in-india25 Mar 2025 04:34 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll6gyvusnk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3ll4efslnyk23Opinion | "Hours have increased, targets have gone up, while #salary hikes are either crawling or have disappeared completely," writes Aunindyo Chakravarty. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/middle-class-left-behind-worried-india-economic-growth-story24 Mar 2025 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll4efslnyk23https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lkxr7k65p223Why are Diwali and Eid celebrated differently in Delhi? Read this piece by Bilal Saifi https://www.thequint.com/opinion/ramzan-diwali-christmas-festivals-muslim-localities-delhi22 Mar 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkxr7k65p223https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lkuw4mmlqc23Vishal, a groom from #Agra faced casteist attacks during his wedding procession recently. "Ch*m*rs can't take out their wedding here," he was told, as per the FIR. Read the report by Aliza Noor here: https://www.thequint.com/news/india/india-where-a-dalit-cant-take-out-his-baraat-cases-of-attacks-in-past-year21 Mar 2025 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkuw4mmlqc23https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lkum4m3suc23Opinion | "Whether it is a government job or a private job, a #queer identity becomes a liability for most workers," writes Inian. https://www.thequint.com/gender/lgbt/queer-professionals-indian-corporates-leadership-position-dei-rollbacks21 Mar 2025 06:39 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkum4m3suc23https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lkultoqcu223Opinion | "The issue of reservations for Muslims in #Karnataka, has long been a contentious one," writes Naheed Ataulla. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/bjp-congress-clash-over-karnataka-muslim-quota21 Mar 2025 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkultoqcu223https://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lkqaj25ok22qWe won! 🥳 The Quint’s journalists have won the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award. Athar Rather and Vishnukant Tiwari (formerly working at The Quint) won in the category ‘Uncovering India Invisible' for their docuseries ‘The Witches of Jharkhand’.19 Mar 2025 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqaj25ok22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lknpqracyc2qFor the past fortnight, a group of locals has been sitting at the exact same spot in Raghunathgarh village of #Rajasthan, staging a protest, to demand justice for the death of Imran and Razeeda's one-month-old daughter Alisba during a police raid at their home. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/443cyc4r18 Mar 2025 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknpqracyc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thequintindia.bsky.social/post/3lkmwmw3cc22qOpinion | "#Tejashwi's call for a return to socialist & secular values is a counter-strategy ahead of the #Bihar elections," writes Tarique Anwar. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/tejashwi-yadav-social-harmony-pitch-reclaim-bihar-elections18 Mar 2025 05:26 +0000at://did:plc:jdfv3mnqf56sfo4jsp7nktct/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkmwmw3cc22q