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Will Quad weaken in the new Trump era? Chatter in China is all abuzz

Quad foreign ministers, invited to Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, may convene the following day. In China, discussions swirl around what Trump 2.0 might mean for the Quad.

In a Trumpian world—territorial conquest returns as great powers test the limits of aggression

The shift of power from the West to China will need to play out before the world can agree on new rules of behaviour, argues T N Ninan.

Monalisa Changkija put Nagaland on the media map of the country. Her work made many unhappy

Monalisa Changkija stepped down as the editor of Nagaland Page, a prominent newspaper she founded and ran for 25 years. Her determination made the Nagaland Page a formidable voice.

Politics doesn’t put off young Indians. They are driving Viksit Bharat 2047

The Indian economy, once reliant on a few conglomerates and the public sector, is now being transformed by the energy and innovation of young Indians.

Manmohan Singh saw the strategic trap Pakistan Army set for India. He didn’t fall for it

Instead of starting a war with Pakistan and giving it exactly what it wanted, the Manmohan Singh government worked to isolate Pakistan, and arrest the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Draft DPDP Rules see no difference between India’s allies and adversaries on data transfer

The rules restrict data transfer for Significant Data Fiduciaries based on data categories while allowing smaller entities to transfer the same types of data abroad.

CEOs want us to work weekends without overtime. Don’t we ask the same of our cooks, cleaners?

Written contracts? Fixed working hours? Clear job descriptions? Rest and recovery? These basic rights suddenly become radical suggestions when applied to our homes.

AAP govt has no funds—after draining Delhi’s treasury

The decline was steady. From 1.56% in 2014-25, Delhi’s surplus fell to 0.85% in 2016-17, further dropping to 0.19% in 2020-21. This year, the surplus will likely be negative.

Bim Bissell helped US Ambassador John Galbraith expand his India network—Mani Shankar Aiyar

Bim Bissell and her husband, John, set up Fabindia, which is now an international brand. It was the outcome of their belief that anything and everything Indian was ‘fabulous’.

Why avoiding police, hospitals, and courts feels like a blessing in India

The three most dreaded institutions in India—police, hospitals, and courts—stand out for their potential to turn protectors into tormentors.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

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.