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Indians find no shame in Hitler. Bawaal is newest to ‘have fun’ with Nazi references

The Varun Dhawan Jahnvi Kapoor movie Bawaal has come under the scanner. But it’s just the tip of India’s fascination with the Nazi dictator which ranges from soap operas to merch.

What can India learn from Olympic cyclists? That we need a lead sector to drive growth

No sector has emerged to lead India's growth in decades. But even if it were to grow & become 3rd-largest economy, its real challenge would remain — eliminating multidimensional poverty.

Don’t see Manipur crisis as a Hindu-Christian binary. That’s just desi orientalism

The liberal-secular critics tend to see the very complex situation of Manipur through the familiar but misleading lens of politics in the Hindi belt.

Germany’s China document a sign of Europe’s changing perception. It’s shifting to New Delhi

Pessimists sighed at its ambiguity and optimists saw it as a balancing act. But it is a harbinger of the end of the golden era of Germany-China relations.

Don’t make Assam wait on delimitation any more. It’s high time

The non-implementation of CAA exercise and the suggestions of the Home Ministry Committee vis a vis Clause 6 of Assam Accord has left the Assamese people betrayed.

Manipur is not Malda. Comparing the two shows Modi govt has already lost the argument

By comparing the crime of the magnitude of Manipur to Malda, the misfortune of Malda is mocked and the tragedy of Manipur is exacerbated.

Govt right to arrest Rohingyas. They pose a threat to Indian Muslims—just see their history

Addressing threats such as the Rohingya crisis outside the border may be more feasible than allowing refugee groups to flourish within the homeland.

Shyam Benegal’s hasty film on Bangladesh’s Mujib won’t help Sheikh Hasina win 2024 polls

Many biographies of Mujib have come out over the years, including a 10-part graphic novel targeting the country’s youth.

Don’t let Manipur crisis engulf Northeast. PM Modi’s statement is not the solution

Modi govt should form a committee of historians, scholars, and parliamentarians to conduct a fresh anthropological study of the Northeast and come up with policy recommendations.

Did the Scindias betray India? The 1857 revolt and the ‘truth’ in Congress’ jibe

During Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's recent visit to Gwalior to pay respects to Rani Lakshmibai, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was labelled as a traitor, not just for 2020 but historically.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.