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Manipur violence won’t go away unless Modi’s ‘vision’ takes a U-turn

Since the outbreak of violence in May, the ball has remained in Modi's court. But it seems he expects the suffering of Manipuris to be drowned out by the cacophony of elections.

‘West is hypocritical’ is now India’s go-to foreign policy response. Delhi not exempt either

Simple truth is that India's support for emerging countries has, at its core, the desire to one-up Beijing. Camouflaging it under moral claims is no less hypocritical.

Modi govt’s reluctance for caste census is a political move to hide ground realities

Bihar is shouldering Modi govt’s constitutional responsibility. India needs a caste census

Focus on gig workers isn’t enough. New report paints bleak picture of India’s wage labourers

Policy neglect, uncertain job market, and increased contractualisation are making labourers' economic condition worse. Inflation is negating purchasing power too.

PM Modi is moving on from Vajpayee-era mass leaders. New India, New Parliament, New BJP

The coming assembly election will see the remnants of the BJP from the Vajpayee era finally making way for a new crop of leaders—those who owe it all to PM Modi and Shah.

Saturdays are quiet in Israel. But yesterday began with rocket sirens, invasion, kidnapping

The infiltration was massive; even a journalist from Gaza came along with the militants to report the situation in Israel.

Israel-Gaza crisis holds brutal lessons in how not to fight terrorism & insurgencies

There’s little doubt the tactically skilled IDF will succeed in crushing Hamas incursions in the next few days. Like the 1973 war, the crisis holds 3 important lessons.

Hyundai India raised the bar with 6 airbags. But here is why you shouldn’t obsess over them

It’s a misconception that airbags save lives no matter how bad an accident. If you’re not belted in, hitting an airbag can feel like an uppercut from Mike Tyson.

AI tech has transformed how people see themselves—No one can accept their natural self

The problem arises when people start to fantasise about spotless, glass-like skin, or luscious shampoo-ad-like locks.

For IMEC to have any real impact, fix the finance first. Only then it can counter China’s BRI

Partners in India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will need to provide guarantees and de-risk investments, given that private investors have become risk-averse in the wake of pandemic-induced disruptions.

On Camera

No insult to Ayurveda. AIIMS an attempt to bring good standards of medical education—Amrit Kaur

On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.