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Is India in danger of becoming a Hindu Pakistan?

For the first time, India’s leaders have sought to redefine the country effectively as a home for South Asians that aren’t Muslims. 

Can India be a Hindu Rashtra—and Hindus a minority—at the same time?

There is a conscious attempt to envisage the powerlessness of Hindus.

In siding with govt, Supreme Court has lot to answer on Alok Verma’s ouster as CBI chief

The Supreme Court allowed itself to become party to what was essentially a political game of one-upmanship.

Why Norway PM’s offer to help resolve Pakistan problem won’t work

Norwegian PM Erna Solberg’s suggestion is at odds with the purpose of her visit to India.

How saviours of Ayyappa are gaslighting women over Sabarimala

Religion and God are often used as pawns for negotiating behaviour, for justifying actions, thoughts and beliefs.

In affectionate remembrance of Australian cricket

Like English cricket in 1882, Australian cricket deserves its own obituary. Since this is 2019, we can also do a proper autopsy and explore the cause of death.

Modi government’s economic quota is unconstitutional

The new constitutional amendment suffers from three major legal flaws.

Politicians like Rahul and Modi seem adept at spotting sexism in everyone but themselves

While Rahul Gandhi was downright sexist towards Nirmala Sitharaman, Modi in turn patronised her.

Bankruptcy code is a new deal between the state and businesses in India

It has shaken up the protection model. 

From trial court to Supreme Court and back, the Monsanto patent battle is far from over

The trial court is now faced with the enviable task of deciding an extremely complex patent dispute.

On Camera

A perfect storm? High energy prices, the West Asia war, and India’s narrowing fiscal space

Even if there is an early agreement on a cessation of hostilities in Iran, the price shock will not go away easily. Global prices of oil and gas will remain elevated.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

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.