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The difficulty of being Rakesh Rathore, or why the BJP’s caste coalition in UP is rocky

Leaked phone conversations of a BJP MLA speak the truth behind the Yogi government’s PR.

Dearness allowance freeze during Covid a good move. Privileged India can’t grudge pay cut

The lowest paid central government employee still earns more than 85% of Indians. Money saved from dearness allowance will go a long way in Covid crisis.

Special Forces meant to do ops like surgical strikes. They’re called ‘special’ for a reason

India’s Special Forces are equipped reasonably, but not with the latest technology. It is time we provided them the latest and the best that’s available.

Modi govt telling businesses to pay staff but cutting its own employees’ salary is untenable

For business hit by lockdown, the MHA served a bigger jolt with its flip-flop over proposed penal action if company employees test Covid-19 positive.

Odisha’s cyclone measures come handy in Covid fight – women’s groups

Around 70 lakh women in Odisha’s self-help groups are making protective masks and distributing food packets during the Covid-19 lockdown.

India’s tourism needs life support, liquidity to survive Covid crisis: MakeMyTrip founder

The year 2020 could be a complete washout for the travel and tourism industry in India if we don’t take immediate steps – not just to contain virus but also its impact on livelihoods.

The US can’t have it both ways over Iran

By trying to have its cake and eat it too, the Trump administration will only succeed in further alienating allies & damaging global standing of the US.

If Trump won’t lead the world, others must

US presidential leadership can’t be fully replaced. But in a time of war, we must fight with the army we have.

That V-shaped recovery of the world economy…it’s not happening

Short of a vaccine or an act of nature, this crisis isn’t ending any time soon. To manage it intelligently, it’s essential to recognize how little is known.

Liquidate Lutyens’ Delhi. Give the immense wealth locked up there back to Covid-hit Indians

How much do Indians pay for the netas and babus who rule over them? A conservative estimate of the land value of Lutyens’ Delhi is around Rs 5 lakh crore.

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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.