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Gen Naravane’s insensitive remark undermined 40 battalions of Nepalis in Indian Army

Army chief MM Naravane’s remark that KP Oli acted at the behest of someone else is damaging for the two armies in which he holds the rank of General, India and Nepal.

Nirmala Sitharaman’s anger isn’t helping Modi govt’s image in lockdown

If Nirmala Sitharaman’s anger is the only thing India is taking away from her press briefings, she should take a few lessons from Arun Jaitley and Sonia Gandhi.

Why the world’s smartest oil traders have taken to the seas

Holding oil in ships is more expensive than storing it in onshore tanks, but the eventual unloading of it will have a significant bearing on the oil price.

Benjamin Netanyahu is the Michael Jordan of Israeli politics

Netanyahu is like Jordan in a nutshell — a relentless competitor who loves to play on the brightest stages for the highest stakes.

Political distancing and media apathy: How India developed Amphan-sized blindspot

As a battered Bengal and Odisha pick up the pieces, we must ask, did India just deliberately look away from Amphan and its aftermath in the East?

Indian law unclear on who to back if a woman is thrown out by her in-laws

Past court judgments have been unable to clarify whether women's right under Domestic Violence Act takes precedence over the right of parents-in-law under the Senior Citizens Act.

How safe are pets from Covid-19? Finding the answer to that raises more questions

Sometimes a virus can be deadlier to another species than it is to us — just as SARS-CoV2 is likely deadlier to us than to the animal it came from.

Covid crisis has shown India’s food policy must have buffer stocks at community level too

Easing of lockdown restrictions to revive Indian economy may suggest end of Covid-19 ordeal for agriculture. But gaps in food value chains show fight is far from over.

What studies say about touching contaminated surfaces, and ThePrint’s ‘Corona Warriors’

In episode 477 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the change in CDC's stance on how the infection spreads from surfaces, and what new research has thrown up in this regard.

Indian politicians, media focusing on ‘Hindu’ Nepal is not only pointless but harmful too

For New Delhi, the expansion of China’s power in South Asia changes the dynamic between India and its smaller neighbours. This needs careful handling.

On Camera

Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

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.