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The BJP can’t remove Congress from India’s history or from the Jallianwala Bagh trust

Removal of the Congress president from Jallianwala Bagh trust is part of a larger trend of the ruling party’s attempts to distort history and mythicise lies.

From Nehru to Modi, Bollywood always faced political attacks but this capitulation is new

For Nehru, Bollywood was a medium to increase India’s soft power globally, and not just a tool to boost his electoral prospects.

Capitalism needs communities, and communities need to be saved

Communities, which have been left relatively powerless while state and markets have expanded, can lead to mass resentment and rage, writes economist Raghuram Rajan.

Ambedkar and Gita: There is a reason why Narendra Modi will never mention them together

PM Narendra Modi chose to ignore Ambedkar's critique of Gita in his speech at ISKCON even as he noted Gandhi and Tilak's supportive views on the text.

When it arrives, 5G won’t be the data revolution it promised to be

While 5G tech will benefit network carriers to keep costs down and prices high, it'll be years before its full potential is realised -- by businesses & industries.

Pulwama & politics: Congress Capt showed he can not only play Modi game but do one better

From warning Pak Army chief to standing up for Kashmiris, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh did it all to gain favour among both liberals and nationalists.

Unlike Donald Trump’s US and Mexico, we can’t build a wall between India and Pakistan

The terrain of India-Pakistan conflict is a lonely, barren place where soldiers and ordinary citizens pay the cost.

Reaction to India’s military action on Pakistan shows how important it is to the world now

The uncomfortable truth for Islamabad is that not one country spoke out in its favour after India sent in its Mirages.

India must know it is all alone in its fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism

Many countries would extend moral and, at times, material support to India, but may not go beyond that.

Bilateralism has failed. India can make peace with Pakistan only with big-power guarantees

Pakistan is not an equal or stable neighbour. Only the stamp of a global power can assure lasting peace with India.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.