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India’s e-commerce rules need definitional clarity – to protect consumers, promote innovation

The proposed rules should remove the duplication of unnecessary compliances and reflect the reality that e-commerce is a complex mix of digital and physical worlds.

2024 is an open race. But the question is what can change the game before election

Basic equation for 2024 isn't hard to spell out. BJP’s SWOT analysis is all around Modi. And while economics presents an opportunity for opposition, politics is its biggest threat.

Military cross postings crucial for theatre command system. It must begin with logistics corps

The fires in Manipur aren't going to subside for a while. Inter-Service cooperation is the only way to overcome it—and cross postings is a step to inculcate that spirit.

Go beyond Sengol. Why there’s such hype about Chola dynasty in India today

The Cholas are now Hindu nationalist heroes. And the BJP is keen to link itself with this image. But The resurgence of the Cholas in political memory is strange.

Throw open India’s border areas, make it the tourist capital of the world

Territorial integrity is best safeguarded by development, civic infrastructure, settlements and footfall of tourists. China has been following this policy for a decade.

After Amethi, Smriti Irani rumoured to contest from Wayanad. She clearly doesn’t want to

Ashwini Vaishnaw and Pushkar Dhami had kulfi together. Then they fought over the bill

2 counts on which Amazon Prime’s Dahaad won at showing caste—and 1 where it utterly failed

Caste criticism in Hindi cinema is broadly based on three grounds. I examine the extent to which Dahaad has stayed true to the tenets of caste depiction.

Women breaking barriers to enter bureaucracy. But UPSC numbers don’t tell the whole truth

More than 34% of CSE 2022 candidates recommended for public appointment are women, the highest-ever figure. But the barriers in bureaucracy remain.

Re-imagine ECI, make it an institution that all Indians trust and revere: Dorab Sopariwala

If Modi govt is bringing a legislation to implement Supreme Court's decision, then it must also look at issues that affect the composition and operation of ECI.

India rising as leader of emerging economies. Now Delhi must ally with Latin America too

An association like the BIMA — Brazil, India, Mexico, Argentina — can help Delhi in 4 ways.

On Camera

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.