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IndiGo, Air India soar at Paris Air Show. But Indian aviation must stay grounded by reality

About 80% of the new aircraft orders at Paris Air Show were placed by two Indian airlines. But behind the optimistic outlook for India’s aviation market lies a concern.

Talk of yoga & diaspora is fine, but hard power is where Indo-US relationship really shines

Because of its growing military and economic clout, India can afford to be assertive in its foreign policy, ignore the West when buying Russian oil & gain entry to key international clubs.

Modi critics are rejoicing Indian failure abroad a bit too much. It’s pathological

Those who harbour ill will towards PM Modi derive satisfaction from witnessing India facing criticism on the global stage.

US is feeling the Russia-China heat. And its ‘wish list’ for India is only getting longer

Modi's US visit calls for a clearer assessment of the global, regional and domestic situation as far as New Delhi and Washington are concerned.

India dithered for years after nuclear deal. It’s Xi who brought US this close to Delhi

Celebrate Modi’s US visit but it’s time India looked beyond a road show in this relationship.

Attacking Modi in US shows IAMC using Indian Muslims as pawns

Narratives propagated by the likes of IAMC often rely on select stories, and it is concerning that the Western media accepts them without delving into the ground realities

Indian democracy has always been intertwined with authoritarianism — Modi govt is the norm

Ironically, it was during the coalition era that there was a cementing and overt manifestation of authoritarianism in India’s political structure

India is ready to take stock of tech trade with US. But ‘strategic convergence’ is must

India and the US must de-jargonise the notion of ‘trust’ in technology, which features prominently in the iCET, in the Quad and in other strategic initiatives.

In America, India is now bipartisan. Amrit Kaal is here

For the first time, most Americans can probably name one Indian other than Mahatma Gandhi. That Indian's name is Narendra Modi.

China’s still spreading lies about Galwan. Modi govt, Army must bring closure with formal inquiry

Chinese bot accounts on Twitter are spreading misinformation about the Galwan clash and humiliating Indian soldiers. Unless India responds, it will seem credible.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

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

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.