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India must be wary of foreign funding. But let income tax deal with them, not terror laws

We must be wary not only of Pakistan, China, and Canada but of all foreign sources. But terrorism charges sound clumsy

How India’s humble Paisa came about—and what the coins tell us about sovereignty

RBI decision to not reissue copper-nickel series of Re 1 and 50 paise coins brings the end of a long coinage history that started with 'phootie cowries'.

SB 403 veto shows US needs to be cautious about Indian influence on its domestic policies

Joe Biden has to ensure that diplomatic ties with India don’t grant leeway for foreign ideologies like that of the RSS to seep into the American legislative framework.

Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra to Odisha—How BJP is taking one step forward and two steps back

If the assembly election trend continues, the BJP’s Lok Sabha tally in Karnataka would come down to 8 in 2024—from 25 in 2019.

Theaterisation isn’t duplicating units in all Services. ‘Satisficing’ has consequences in war

Posting of Army officers to Naval and Air Force units is only paying lip-service to the idea of integration and not really achieving the desired synergy.

Indian Agriculture has a problem. We farm too much for too little

There is hardly any spending on agriculture itself, which would ideally mean spending on research and other ways of improving future yields.

If Rahul Gandhi can tie aspirations to caste census, he will have a winning formula

The greatest challenge for Congress is to develop fresh ideas to address evolving Hindu-first identity politics and support India's competitive global economy.

The next front in the Israel-Hamas war will be Europe

Antisemitic incidents have quadrupled in the United Kingdom, and Germany has banned the pro-Hamas organisation Samidoun,

Hair transplant surgery can give you allergies, shock, even sepsis. Know your doctor first

Rampant oversight and the lack of strict regulation in this field put patients at serious risk. Complications can even result in surgical defects and death.

Magnite saved Nissan in India. Parked at World Cup matches, E-Z Shift has a bigger job to do

The E-Z Shift returned superb fuel efficiency and would be an ideal vehicle for someone looking to give their left leg a break from pressing the clutch but is on a budget.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.