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What declassified audio tapes reveal about Nixon’s deep-seated racism, especially towards India

In episode 559 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the latest explosive revelations about Nixon's racism and sexual hatred towards Indians.

Delhi to Vijayawada, India has started dumping Covid-19 infected waste in public places

India was already unable to treat 600 tonnes of biomedical waste it produced every day. Then Covid happened.

Concerned about child’s online classes? First worry about how teachers are coping with Covid

On Teachers' Day, we must acknowledge the mental health burden on teachers working doubly hard to sustain momentum, learn new technologies & engage students from home.

Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery and it won’t be a pretty sight

K-shaped recovery means the growing gap between ‘winners and losers’. An example in India is the stock market being healthy while millions have lost their jobs.

Let Rhea Chakraborty smoke weed in peace — legalise cannabis, end the hypocrisy

There’s a growing body of evidence to show why the time has come for India to consider legalisation of cannabis.

Why the race for a Covid vaccine could do with a few speed bumps

An effective vaccine is an unquestionable public good but fears of a rush job might take hold and erode trust even in a pandemic as deadly as Covid.

Rishi Sunak to Priti Patel: Why British Indians wield more power than British Pakistanis

Compared to British Indians, British Pakistanis have the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and just one junior minister — Lord Tariq Ahmed in the Foreign Office.

Raising women’s marriage age will be first step to India’s global ambitions

Early marriage of women impacts the entire nation. Increasing women's labour force participation by ten per cent could add $ 770 billion to India's GDP by 2025.

Why 5G is unlikely to solve India’s digital connectivity problems

Considering that even 4G hasn’t reached majority of Indians, 5G seems a distant dream for those living in rural or under-serviced areas.

Army thwarting PLA on Pangong Tso south bank is a warning that India is ‘fighting fit’

While the PLA is digging its heels in areas under its occupation, the Army’s advance gives New Delhi some advantage in the ongoing talks with the Chinese.

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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.