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It’s time for India to formulate a national security doctrine

AVM Arjun Subramaniam (retd) -
Having a national security doctrine helps avoid ambiguity about dealing with a crisis and to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
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Pakistan’s new census: What has changed in 20 years

Raza Ahmad Rumi -
Pakistan’s new census, held after nearly two decades, and marred by series of attacks on census workers, shows what has changed in its demographic
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Talk Point: What are the lessons from the violence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction

ThePrint Team -
An expert panel also offers tips on how such instances of violence can be prevented in the future.
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Amid tectonic political shifts, the North East needs a moral guiding force like Rishang Keishing

Rajat Sethi -
The political journey of Rishang Keishing from a strong Naga integrationist to a strong Indian nationalist who represented a united Manipur carries lessons for the current day politicians.
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Riots after Ram Rahim conviction: Why can’t we control protests without calling in the Army?

Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi (retd) -
Had it not been for the judiciary's admonishment of the government on 23rd August, we would have seen more violence, destruction of property.
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Lessons from triple talaq: Women in minorities need more from courts in India & Pakistan

Asma Jahangir -
Courts in India and Pakistan seem reluctant to grant women their rights. That needs to change.
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Staring into the hole

TN Ninan -
Loans given by banks during the boom years are torpedoing them, and we will all feel the ripple effects.
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Understanding Deras and the violence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s conviction

Ruhi Tewari -
Why are there so many deras in Punjab and how do they work? ThePrint's Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta explains.
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SC’s privacy judgement recognises the right to be different and make choices

Zoheb Hossain -
The Supreme Court has given the right to privacy the widest meaning and protection.
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Ram Rahim Singh’s devotees are rampaging. Why are politicians silent?

Bhavdeep Kang -
The godman, who influences local politics, has devotees who see nothing wrong with resorting to violence after his conviction in a rape case.
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Panchatantra had Hebrew, Spanish, Latin versions. Different cultures made it their own

+TFP Patrick Olivelle -
Early in the 20th century, Professor Johannes Hertel, a pioneer in Panchatantra research, recorded over 200 versions of the book in more than 50 languages.

Pakistan’s Middle East balancing act–Why choosing between Saudi Arabia, Iran won’t be easy

China underestimates India-Philippines, treats them as inferior. This has brought them together

Economy

After throwing Vodafone Idea a lifeline, govt sees value of its stake in the telco jump 32% in a yr

Yuthika Bhargava -
Govt became shareholder in VI last yr after it approved company’s plans to convert Rs 16,000 cr of interest liability it owed govt into equity. Price of Vodafone stock has risen post FPO.

Defence

Conventional military force no more deciding factor, says Army chief. Calls for self-reliance

Smruti Deshpande -
Army is pursuing 45 niche technologies identified for military application & 120 indigenous projects are underway to develop & absorb these niche technologies, Gen Pande says.

National Interest

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

Shekhar Gupta -
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.

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