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The fearsome foursome who comprise Modi’s security dream-team in second term

The national security team that PM Modi has selected not only enjoys his trust and confidence, but also has the experience to deliver.

Don’t penalise farmers for pro-GM crop protest, address their concerns instead

Indian farmers may be poor and may not have formal education, but they are wise enough to understand which technology works for them.

Ambedkar knew about cartoons trolling him and he blamed ‘Congress Press’ for it

Ambedkar once said, ‘With press in hand, it is easy to manufacture great men.’ Or sometimes, vilify them.

Fewer Pakistanis are going to cinema halls because Indian films keep getting banned

Distributors in Pakistan say the absence of Indian films always affects business since very few in the country watch Hollywood films.

Bangladesh’s Jamaat has made its way into India, Modi govt’s ban on group simply won’t do

Islamic State’s backing has boosted Bangladesh-based JMB’s India operations. Modi government will need better coordination with border states.

Modi should strengthen ties with the US but not allow Trump to bully India

A robust relationship with the US is central for India. But it cannot be at the expense of India's own interests.

Sultan to Bharat: Salman Khan’s mega success features a Delhi University biochemistry grad

Ali Abbas Zafar is a master at disguising the subtext in the opulent, big-budget spectaculars he has been delivering.

Sport without borders: Forget Team India, we should cheer leagues in India

How watching Euro 2000 while lounging in Brazilian rainforests sparked some new theories on competitive sport, nationalism.

Amid narrative of change, Modi is bringing a preservation of the status quo

Change is reserved for the ‘Khan Market gang’. We may see no storming of the Bastille, but Modi & Co. do want to invade the India International Centre.

Modi govt plan to make Hindi compulsory averted. But larger message should worry south

Since coming to power in 2014, the BJP and its supporters have systematically embarked on their wanton campaign to privilege uniformity over unity.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.