Does India matter? Yes, Kamala Harris’s ‘sermon’ to Modi reminds him why
Democracy is the most important of the 3 Ds Modi keeps listing. If that is damaged, India’s most powerful PM in five decades also gets publicly admonished, if gently, by US V-P.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.
3 questions for those dreaming of beating Narendra Modi, but answer the third first
Can Modi be defeated? If yes, how? Is anyone trying to defeat him? These are key questions opposition leaders hoping to take on Modi in 2024 need to answer.
India can’t alienate its 20 crore Muslims, not when Taliban are finding legitimacy, not ever
Indian Muslims have been completely edged out of power structures, not just by BJP, but all other parties. Even in the Supreme Court, there’s one Muslim judge out of 33.
Kabul shows up Biden as a sheep in sheep’s clothing. Allies Europe, India & Quad are watching
After seeing Joe Biden in Afghanistan, what is Quad but a fancy naval parade for US allies?
Why India should forget Afghanistan, Pakistan, ‘Terroristan’ & shift strategic gaze to the seas
India shouldn’t be paranoid about a weakened Pakistan creating a new ‘Terroristan’. This is the best chance to focus on maritime power and opportunity rather than overland threats.
3 fates await Afghanistan as US breaks it for 3rd time in 40 yrs. Afghans have say in none
This time, America didn’t just fight a war in Afghanistan but also invested a great deal of time, money and emotion in nation-building. Only to leave it like a possible Syria in South Asia.
Caste, ethnicity, religion – United colours of Indian hockey prove the game thrives in inclusivity
It's impossible to field an Indian hockey team that doesn’t reflect the diversity, the united colours, better than any other. Shows that a sport, or a nation, will prosper with growing inclusivity.
Why Mizoram vs Assam is a BJP project to ‘integrate’ northeast gone wrong
Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to ‘integrate’ distinct northeastern states. This has unleashed latent regionalism.
Like them or not, Taliban are a reality. India can deal with them if BJP resets its politics
Befriending the Taliban is possible, and pragmatic. It’s just that it calls for a big reset in the BJP’s domestic politics — a formula that goes beyond polarisation.
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If Hong Kong wants zero Covid strategy to succeed, it must improve its quarantine rules
It’s increasingly difficult to find a clear, logical justification for policies, which at this point are defensive and rooted in fear. The govt must improve its quarantine system.
How Subhash Chandra is fighting to keep control of his media empire
The 70-year-old tycoon risks losing control just as Zee’s prospects are looking up. The media mogul is looking for ways to raise his family’s shareholding.
Defence
As tensions with China continue, beefed-up Mountain Strike Corps reaches Arunachal for exercise
The exercise will see use of various IAF assets and integrated operations with a focus on springing offensive capabilities in short period of time.
Aryan Khan isn’t a show to enjoy. NDPS is a weapon vengeful state could use on you or your kids
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse.