If Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents are criticising their daughter-in-law in the media, they were likely doing worse in private. Smriti’s silence has allowed Indian uncles and aunties to skewer her.
Realising that the economic, social and environmental situation in Punjab is a matter of national concern is the first step in working towards a new arrangement.
Seeking spiritual guidance is nothing to be frowned upon. But the masses flocking to babas should also be read as a symptom of a larger problem—India’s crisis of faith.
Outlining the growth strategy for Amrit Kaal, the Economic Survey 2023-24 reiterates the importance of private sector investment particularly in machinery, equipment, structures, software and R&D.
The BJP has its own calculations of electoral politics, but it needs to develop new strategies. Alliance with NCP is just the tip of the resentment iceberg for party workers.
The Bombay Plan was revolutionary because of its focus on the role of the state in the economy, its emphasis on significant investments in basic public goods.
Franklin D Roosevelt had polio, Stephen Hawking had ALS, and Elon Musk has Asperger’s—disabilities don’t make people less capable. IAS Smita Sabharwal needs to educate herself.
Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
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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