The notion of Hindu victimhood is largely a 1980s creation, exploited for electoral purposes by LK Advani and passed down, in some garbled form, to the rabble.
China’s most critical international relationship remains with the US. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, China-US relations are expected to face intensified challenges.
I was exposed to Shyam Benegal because my parents watched his films with great relish. I'm lucky to have watched films such as ‘Ankur’, ‘Mandi’, and ‘Trikal’ while growing up.
The Kovind Committee claims that the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct results in “governance deficit”. This argument is popular with people who haven’t actually read the MCC.
Earlier, terrorist attacks emanated from Pakistan. Now, there is the possibility of Bangladesh too promoting anti-India activities. Worse, the two could work in unison.
Reciting Ambedkar’s name in a sing-song manner, Shah was ridiculing the father of the Constitution. His tone was sneering, like a send-up of Ambedkarite activists.
With little information, a small transistor, and limited support, Satish Bhaskar conducted primary research that drove all turtle conservation efforts in India. 'Turtle Walker' by Taira Malaney reconstructs his travels.
Members of the present party in government were largely in the opposition post-Independence. Their conduct should be compared to that of today’s opposition.
The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.
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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