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The era of data-globalism is over. Where does this leave India?

India is the world’s largest open data market. Yet, Indian organisations figure nowhere among the top data-based technology companies in the world.

China’s military–civil fusion policy has far-reaching implications for universities

More and more Chinese universities are becoming integrated with China’s military apparatus, security agencies and nuclear weapons programme.

Indian case studies talk about AI application but fall short of discussing responsible AI

While talking in general terms about the ethics of artificial intelligence, we often lose the ability to act concretely to address these concerns.

If 10 years from now you see 30 types of onions in Indian markets, this is how it happened

In 2019, people think lakhs of voters will ignore their community, leaders, party and freebies, to vote against a govt under which onions became expensive.

Amit Shah’s nationwide NRC will be the same as Modi’s demonetisation

Amit Shah's constant demand for a countrywide NRC has been rightfully criticised. But not many have pointed out just how impractical it is.

Gandhi vs Godse: BJP hasn’t done well by throwing Pragya Thakur to the wolves

If BJP, the party of Hindutva, can no longer stand by those who believe in the ideology, it will be the ultimate loser.

Both Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi are harming their parties – because of the same reason

BJP and Congress have both found out what happens when political parties rely on the same face for a long time.

The 1971 Battle of Longewala: A night of confusion, Sam Manekshaw’s order, Pakistan’s folly

For several months before the battle, Army had been rehearsing breaking through Pakistani defences. The shortfall in vehicles, equipment & manpower was made-up.

Why Kashmiri Pandits may never return to the Valley

The only meaningful ‘return’ can be had through truth and reconciliation.

Why Modi’s India looks eerily similar to the one under British after 1857 revolt

Based on Modi govt's loyalty audit, a checklist of devotees and dissenters is being approved and a system of rewards and punishment being devised in India, just like the British did.

On Camera

Euphoria season 3 is an empty spectacle. Fans are upset, they want it cancelled

Euphoria's characters, who once carried moral ambiguity and emotional density, now feel like flat archetypes of the people they once were.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.