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Christianity hasn’t failed in India. Conversion isn’t its only goal

It is not that Indian churches are without their problems. But Dilip Mandal is wrong to use proselytisation as the yardstick to measure Indian Christianity.

7 countries, including Pakistan, can teach India how to fight next pandemic

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros has called on countries to invest in public health in order to prepare ourselves from future pandemics like Covid-19.

Why RJD should go alone in Bihar polls and not fall short of the 122-mark

On surface, it appears all parties outside the NDA camp are ready to contest polls under the grand alliance, but their individual ambitions speak otherwise.

How the virus has made US a less attractive destination for foreign students

The relatively shambolic US response to the pandemic may prove to be a strike against it for foreign students. But some think the re-election of Trump could have a more negative impact.

Would Trump act more presidential in a second term? Come on!

A second-term Trump would almost certainly be like the first-term Trump, except more so. Having felt vindicated, he’d be more convinced than ever that he is correct about everything.

Modi turns 70 next week, and clock is ticking for him to change his legacy for the better

Sub-optimal economic legacies are typical of strongman leaders. Modi can avoid that, but things are beginning to get stacked up against him.

Of course, Trump couldn’t resist Bob Woodward. And he’s been undone by his own words again

Trump spent nine hours across 18 interviews with Woodward for his new book, 'Rage', which has also spurred lots of finger-pointing in the White House.

Thailand has done a fantastic job of fighting Covid. But tourists aren’t impressed

IMF data shows that Thailand's economy has done worse than its neighbours since it heavily relies on tourism. The country is only now allowing visitors back, but under strict restrictions.

How unemployment remains low in parts of Asia despite economic woes

In countries like Singapore and Malaysia, the state is an integral component of wage-setting and often the arbiter over who gets hired and fired in companies.

How Rafale tips balance in the air and why Oxford vaccine news shouldn’t dishearten anyone

In episode 564 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about importance of Rafale in IAF, recalls 2019 Balakot strike & explains why what happened with Oxford vaccine trial is not unusual.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

JD Vance worried Pentagon not giving Trump the full picture of the war—The Atlantic report

Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.