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Three steps to resolve India-China boundary question — delimitation, delineation, demarcation

This unsettled frontier hurts China more than it does India, as it casts them in the light of the 'neighbourhood bully'.

Ram Mandir construction shows a wounded civilisation healing itself. Muslims will gain from it

The advent of Indian Muslims under Hindutva is best reflected through the rise of Pasmandas.

GST is squeezing states, but RBI’s ‘solution’ of more taxes is unfair

The RBI suggested in a December 2023 report that with GST impacting ‘vertical fiscal imbalance’, states should consider collecting additional taxes under the head ‘States’ Own Tax Revenue’.

Ram Temple inauguration brings smug satisfaction to Pakistan—vindication of two-nation theory

Just as Pakistan treats its Hindu population as inferior citizens with fewer rights, so too Muslims in India must never forget they are the unwanted progeny of invaders who despoiled a pristine land and robbed it of its glories.

Frequent flyers need extra care for their skin. Here’s what to do in ‘flight mode’

Just before boarding the plane, lather your SPF strengthened sunscreen again as most airplanes don’t have UV protected windows.

Air strikes aside, Iran values Pakistan. Can’t afford distractions from Israel’s war on Gaza

Islamabad crossed the red line by attacking directly inside Iran's territory that even Israel or the US have never touched.

Delhi Airport’s ‘difficult period’—CAT-III runways failed the winter test

Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that even with a functioning runway & sufficiently trained pilots, most aircraft in India 'aren't designed for Zero Visibility operations'.

Hair dye can trigger allergic reactions. Don’t ignore the health risks for a colourful look

Recognising a reaction to hair dye, particularly those with PPD, is crucial. Mild irritation may include redness, swelling, and a burning sensation on the scalp, neck, or face.

Two photographs bookend my understanding of India & my place in it as an Indian-Muslim

If the photograph of the demolition of Babri Masjid is an assertion of power, then the Shaheen Bagh photograph is a resistance to that power.

The new Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra has a dream. Coalition of the bottom of the pyramid

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra by Congress is political in a deeper sense. It’s not alliance-making or social engineering.

On Camera

Writings on the wall: Bengal’s epitaph for Left is, I let doctrine become dogma, ideology obstacle

In West Bengal, Left is in a dead heat with Congress for the wooden spoon; Maoism in the tribal heartland has been entombed; and in Kerala, the Left fights double incumbency.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

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.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

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’.

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.