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Armchair generals are marching India into trouble

Hindu nationalist politicians and their sympathizers in the media have turned an imagined punitive war on Pakistan into vast addiction.

90-hour conflict with Pakistan ended in a stalemate and that’s a defeat for India

This should be a cause of concern for India as it raises questions about lack of a comprehensive security and military strategy.

Brexit to Balakot, what is fuelling the anger in you and who is responsible

Psychologists say citizens quickly build a consensus around hate when it is fuelled by contagious media.

Pulwama changed election game for Modi so much it needn’t worry about EVM tampering charges

Post-Pulwama, the BJP has managed to push battlefield ethics on to the electoral field, except that the special restraint applies only to the opposition.

Updating election Model Code of Conduct is only way to keep national security out of rallies

While we protect our borders and soldiers, we must also safeguard our voters and their autonomy.

News channels in India revived their romance with ‘sources’ this week for all things Balakot

Since Pulwama and Balakot, mirch masala TV channels have been doing everything they can to satisfy viewers’ appetites.

Will Trump’s tariffs on India hurt? Here’s a golden clue

Since general American tariffs are fairly low now, India can afford to ignore the threat to its $5.6 billion of US exports.

Donald Trump’s preferential trade snub should be a wake-up call for India

The world trading system is in a state of flux and if India does not lower its trade barriers it will be in no position to benefit.

Despite post-Balakot confidence, why Modi govt rushed to avert university quota crisis

The small social elite group among Dalits is what Modi and BJP have smartly identified as one requiring urgent attention and quick reaction.

India should soothe Trump’s feelings over ‘unfair’ trade practices, especially after Balakot

Should New Delhi, at this delicate moment when it needs friends, antagonise one of its closest partners?

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?