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In second term, Narendra Modi must make room for people’s inputs in national security

A well-informed, vigilant and educated public opinion is the best assurance of national security.

Indian history tells us that to move beyond Hindu nationalism, we must move beyond identity

India’s Constitution focused on individual freedom, unshackling people from the tyranny of group identities.

India needs to start winning the diplomatic war with Pakistan

In the post-Balakot dynamic, the old idea of linking talks to terror is obsolete.

The Gujarat model: Why Amit Shah was always going to be Modi’s pick for home minister

No ministry is free from home's interference, which makes the secretive and fiercely loyal BJP chief Modi’s best man for all situations.

Modi’s India wants to play an active global role, but paltry MEA budget won’t allow it

Balancing relations with US and China will become more difficult and India will have to contend with pressures to join one camp or another.

Modi govt needs to stay cool on Trump’s trade threat

The loss of GSP privileges is also an opportunity. Modi doesn't need to respond in kind to Trump's machismo just to please voters.

Three reasons why Amit Shah as home minister is a big setback for the BJP

As far as BJP is concerned, the only flaw in Amit Shah’s leadership has been his inability to find and hone any talent to succeed him.

Modi must clarify if non-Hindi speakers will be lesser citizens in his ‘New Hindia’

Next generation students must be allowed to choose languages that they consider to be important and not be compelled to learn Hindi.

Don’t study for your final exam. Let software write it

The notion is hardly outrageous. Increasing evidence suggests that the use of learning analytics during the term can accurately predict final grades.

In Team Modi’s second term, these are the five ministers to watch out for

Who could have imagined that JNU would one day contribute two of the five prominent leaders of an aggressive, unapologetic nationalist government?

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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.