Five Indian universities are among Asia’s top 10 for research productivity in the QS World University Rankings. It’s good news, but should be taken with a pinch of scepticism. The rankings don’t factor in PhD thesis retractions. Global watchdog Retraction Watch found that Indian researchers faced 2,737 retractions in 2023.
Forging a pan-Northeast party is bold. If NPP, Tipra Motha succeed, Congress should watch out
The BJP allies NPP and Tipra Motha’s bid to forge a pan-Northeast political party through mergers is bold but fraught with challenges. The region is a mosaic of identities and cultures with competing histories. If this move succeeds, it could dent Congress’s prospects in the region by splitting anti-BJP votes.