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How the humble khichdi conquered the world

The unassuming khichdi has been quite a world traveller for centuries, finding itself in places as diverse as Britain, Egypt, and Fiji.

India’s rise in EODB rankings: Good for optics, great for hope

No matter your view of the usefulness of the rankings, you cannot deny that it’s positive news for India.

Divide over the Army building bridges in Mumbai reflects state of civil-military relations

Unfortunately, there is now a build-up of the perception that the Army is no longer the last resort but is fast becoming the first one because other institutions have abdicated their responsibilities.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor work moving at fast pace

Satellite images reveal CPEC road passes through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, China promised $62 billion investment in the project.

Ease of Doing Business: If World Bank sees beyond Delhi & Mumbai, India will do better

While India’s jump is welcome, the World Bank only takes into account Delhi and Mumbai, whereas other states do better in terms of ease of doing business.

Ease of Doing Business: Over to the states & local bodies now

The ranking vindicates the reformist measures undertaken by the Modi government. But further improvement requires vanguard action from states and local governments.

#Rahul, #Congress need to follow and like each other

Rahul Gandhi can't be a Modi-like outsider and shake up Congress because he is a part of the problem.

‘The List’ is a time’s-up moment for savarna feminism

The only mantra to fight woke misogyny right now is in three words, “I believe you”, and to provide pro bono legal support to victims of professors on the list.

Nawaz Sharif unlikely to return to Pak after arrest warrant, rebellion within party

With court proceedings on fast track and with little hope of him and his family going unscathed, the options for ousted PM are running out.

Engaging the dragon: Xi Jinping’s China wants to be respected without being respectful

China’s strategic momentum is truly startling, and it is only a matter of time before the US draws a ‘new normal’ to define its relationship with it.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.