DU VC Yogesh Singh’s remark about “urban Naxals” operating within university spaces reinforces sharp divisions in Indian academia. As VC, he shouldn’t be flag-bearer of any ideology. Universities exist for free intellectual debate. Singh is seeking to throttle it with an ideological attack and regressive statement on campus feminist movement.
Mumbai is now a global city with two airports. Bangalore & Hyderabad must join the club
With the Navi Mumbai International Airport inauguration, Mumbai finally joins other global cities with two airports. It was a long time coming. The existing one was struggling under growing air travel demand. Delhi-NCR will also get a second international airport this year. Bangalore and Hyderabad must join this club too.
Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi can be Asia’s own Iron Lady
Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is a self-declared ultra conservative. With her pro-growth politics, she can be Asia’s own Iron Lady. With promises of low rates, tax cuts and big stimulus, her rise has already lifted the Nikkei to record highs, signalling investor optimism over Japan’s economic revival.