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India’s defence sector is not Aatmanirbhar. Govt is exaggerating progress

Inclusions of low value spares in Positive Indigenous Lists could artificially magnify the progress made by India’s defence in becoming self-reliant.

When Ambedkar broke down before his savarna friend ‘Barrister Samarth’

Hundreds of Ambedkar’s followers would gather when he visited Samarth at Lotus Court in Bombay. Being lawyers, both even fought some cases together.

Modi’s visit to Australia is pivotal. It’s a sign of cooperation over competition

Modi's visit comes in the backdrop of Australia-China relations thawing with trade ministers from both countries meeting in February.

Two weather events that affected India’s wheat surpluses, took it off the export market

Lower procurement forecloses any opportunity before the government to make any additional allocations in the run up to General elections in April-May 2024.

Pakistan’s use of terrorism has made SCO vulnerable

With increasing divergence and mistrust among member states and the inclusion of rogue nations like Pakistan, the SCO could become a toothless tiger regarding state-sponsored terrorism.

A fierce battle rages between India’s economy and ecology. ‘Pricing’ nature’s services can help

Making environmental destruction costly – either through carbon tax or mandatory offset credits – can help solve climate problems.

What came after Harappan Civilisation? This small Haryana village has answers

Before the excavation at Bhagwanpura, the association of Harappans with people who used Painted Grey Ware was not known.

Chinese comedian’s PLA pun will lead to more censorship. No space for humour in Xi’s China

Although unconfirmed, rumours of comedian Li Haoshi’s Japanese nationality was enough to rile up Chinese nationalists.

Indian justice system promotes encounters by making convictions impossible. Time to amend laws

Police encounters can be reduced if witnesses, judges, and prosecution counsel are protected from the vast network of loyal individuals obstructing the trial.

Excessive body hair can cause serious skin diseases. This is how you can get rid of it

Hair has a tendency to trap heat, which makes you feel warmer and increases perspiration, adding to the discomfort.

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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.