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ChatGPT makes it look like US is ahead of China. But the AI race is still wide open

China can establish leadership in 5G, AI, quantum technology, cybersecurity, clean energy, and biotechnology despite US dominance in these areas.

Dalit absence from Modi-Biden dinner a tale of missed opportunities

The failure to acknowledge and celebrate Dalit entrepreneurs’ achievements erodes trust and undermines India’s commitment to inclusivity and equality.

BJP workers are walking in Gehlot govt’s ‘camp’, being caught on camera by Seva Dal

CM Gehlot has deployed two Seva Dal workers with Gandhi caps at the camps. And as soon as a BJP worker/supporter comes to these centres, their photo is clicked.

Why a confident Modi government took on Obama. It’s called leverage

The attacks BJP leaders led against Obama’s comments on Modi government’s treatment of minorities shows Modi cannot be touched.

Modi govt has a split personality—innovative on disinvestment, regressive on credit card spends

Scrapping the latest version of the Consumer Expenditure Survey, or denial on China dependence reveal the govt's signs of immaturity that are hard to ignore.

Governor vs CM spats once did the impossible — unite CPI(M) and BJP

While ‘discretionary powers’ are given to the Governor to ensure that the state’s laws fall within the framework of the Constitution, it is often used as a political tool.

Modi has signed the defence deals with US. Now DRDO, private sectors must deliver

Without the govt enabling the public and private sectors, the deals signed between Modi and Biden won't realise their potential in strengthening India’s military power.

Modi’s US visit is everything China hates. It even called Biden’s optimism ‘wishful thinking’

Chinese State media has argued that India is trying to play both sides in the power game, while the US is furthering a broader strategy to contain Beijing.

India and US becoming formal allies doesn’t mean unity. Far from it

A formal treaty may actually have negative consequences. The present hugs, backslapping and plenty of economic, financial and technological linkages work just fine.

Vajpayee’s loss in 2004 should be a warning to Modi. Global acclaim won’t win elections

It is precisely good macro numbers and foreign praise that I submit is a cause for worry. They were not vote-winners in 2004. They may not be now.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

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.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

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.