Manmohan Singh represented the best of the Indian middle class—what the middle class should be. Narendra Modi, by contrast, represents its worst instincts.
India’s political leadership must recognise that defence preparedness requires more than the current 2 per cent of GDP, especially with rapid technological changes.
Since 1967, the Left has been in power in either Kerala, West Bengal, Tripura. If Pinrayi Vijayan doesn’t deliver in 2026 Assembly election, the Left will be out of power in India.
There have been many instances of Australian and English players leaving the IPL midway to prepare for upcoming bilateral Test series. But there is no such culture in Indian cricket.
Political instability following the regime change in Bangladesh has disrupted its economic relationship, with India, affecting supply chains, tariff policies, and border infrastructure.
Like other lone-wolf killers, the narrative around Shamsud-Din Jabbar is that he was seduced by online Islamist propaganda. While this is entirely true, it is also intellectually lazy.
The result is a system where ordinary Indians are relegated to the margins, while corporations operate with impunity, leaving little room for equitable dialogue or genuine public accountability.
It was clear to Rajagopala Chidambaram that India needed time and could not go along with the Geneva negotiations in 1996. Accordingly, India withdrew.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
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.
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.
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