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China is hypocritical on IWT. Just look at how it has maximised upstream water usage

China’s actions fit into a broader pattern of asserting upstream control while denying others the same right. It’s less about water and more about projecting dominance.

Beijing is calling for Ukraine de-escalation and also benefiting from a weakened Russia

An article on Baidu described Spider’s Web as a “choreographed NATO production” designed to probe Russia’s red lines. Zelenskyy is seen as risking national security for Western backing.

Indian R&D is lagging. Tata Motors is an exception within India Inc

In 2022-2023, Tata Motors spent 5.86% of its total sales on R&D—on par with global automotive leaders like Toyota and Ford and more than the combined R&D spending of 30 largest Indian companies.

Lashkar’s renewed blossoming shows war hasn’t coerced Pakistan Army into giving up on Kashmir

Islamabad knows it cannot take Kashmir by force, and yet it persists in waging a war without an end. To give up the conflict would mean giving up the idea on which the project of Pakistan rests.

Modi govt mishandled information war. CDS Chauhan’s loss admission raises 2 big questions

It is now clearer that India will bear significant costs for any future military operation, especially given the Chinese support to Pakistan.

Sikkim’s accession to India has 6 stories. And 3 strong-willed women

The story of Sikkim's accession to India has been told by outsiders—journalists, civil servants

Ukraine’s Op Spider’s Web shows novel drone tactics, offers lessons for India’s modern warfare

The overall effect of Op Spider’s Web was enhanced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's televised address. It was a masterclass in strategic communication.

Bengaluru is copying Mumbai. Language purity is becoming a code for economic frustration

The informal economy’s most vulnerable become convenient scapegoats for attendant concerns about jobs and cultural change. The backlash against Kamal Haasan for his remarks on Kannada reflects these anxieties.

Indian laws are letting animals down every day. It’s a legal, moral, ethical issue

A person who tortures or kills an animal can often walk away with a fine of just Rs 50 on a first offence. With such leniency, it’s no wonder that cruelty continues unchecked.

Did we lose aircraft? Should we admit it? When? Answering questions raised by CDS’ admission

In a war, you count your wins by counting missions that were successful and not by counting damaged assets.

On Camera

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.