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From IMF to rating agencies, Modi govt’s rebuttals are improving. Backed by data & valid arguments

A team of technically-savvy key personnel with diverse skill-sets has allowed govt and RBI to formulate sound arguments in place of the earlier rhetoric-based rebuttals.

Bilkis Bano’s path to justice had many obstacles. Even SC needed to correct its error

The Supreme Court has corrected its own egregious error from May 2022 that facilitated the release of Bilkis Bano's rapists and sent the 11 convicts back to prison.

As J&K awaits statehood, lessons from other UTs that made the leap. Manipur is one

With the imminent reinstatement of statehood for Jammu & Kashmir on or before 30 September, it's worth revisiting other states that have ‘evolved’ from centrally administered territories.

India has entered a new era of reservation devoid of social justice

The demand for a quota by the comparatively socially and economically privileged Maratha community prompts a reevaluation of the very bedrock of reservation policies—social justice.

Why Sonia Gandhi, Kharge can’t afford to miss Ram Lalla consecration in Ayodhya

Sonia Gandhi is in a dilemma over attending Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony. If she attends, it will be projected as an endorsement of the Ram temple movement. If she doesn't, the BJP is sure to label the Congress as anti-Hindu.

Awami League fought Awami League in Bangladesh & won. Hasina should worry about an Arab Spring

Whatever America’s game plan may be about Bangladesh, an opposition-mukt political space will only make things difficult for Sheikh Hasina going forward.

India must use dialogue to solve border conflict with China. Military solution not viable

Negotiations must be carried out from a position of strength, with a clear vision of the desired outcomes. For any settlement to succeed, it must be a win-win solution.

Calling Harappan Civilisation ‘Vedic Saraswati’ is extreme—learn to hold a trowel first

In a recent article, author David Frawley claimed that the term Harappan is the product of Western thought pushed by proponents of the Aryan invasion theory.

Audi’s four rings shined bright in 2023. But India still a small market for luxury cars

Without volume, it makes little sense for Audi to start manufacturing units here. India is the world’s third-largest market for passenger vehicles, but it remains way behind China.

Topical steroid abuse is fuelled by easy availability. It can even lead to blindness

The anti-inflammatory property of steroids lulls you into the false belief they are working. But they also suppress immunity can make skin infections worse.

On Camera

Desi brainrot is set to Lata didi’s Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai. Food & heartbreak are mainstays

My absolute favourite is @mohit_cake_master. His videos hinge on two components: Cakes being iced and a man’s sad, sad, heartbroken voice.

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.