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From annexation threat to negotiations: Greenland dispute weakens US leverage

Greenland’s sovereignty defended by allies as US President Donald Trump seeks a 'framework' deal focused on security, not annexation.

There’s no avoiding delimitation. Here’s 4 possible solutions that don’t ‘hurt’ the south

The BJP would have a tough time balancing the interests of all its units—which seek a foothold both in the centre and the states.

Why India shouldn’t risk joining Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

One very strong and strategic reason for India to not join Trump’s Board of Peace is that it is in reality an alternative to the UN.

Governor walkouts in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have turned ceremonies into conflict

With regional parties struggling to project a unified Opposition in Parliament, and no leader in Delhi able to mediate, Centre-state tensions are playing out as open conflict.

We are wrong to cancel AR Rahman who contributed so much to Bollywood patriotism

For over three decades, AR Rahman has been a cultural ambassador of Indian pluralism. And yet, in today’s climate, that legacy seems disturbingly fragile.

A tale of two Davos speeches — Carney and Trump

While Canadian PM Mark Carney warns of a fractured global order and urges alliances, US President Donald Trump’s address centres on legacy and power.

Indian judiciary is letting citizens down. When liberty is in danger, judges are looking away

If you are charged with a crime for which there is not a single scrap of evidence the judge will still send you to jail.

Nitin Nabin’s appointment as the BJP President is a selection, not an election

Nitin Nabin’s appointment shows that BJP is like other political parties, where party elites decide the head of the party organisation by strictly controlling the election process.

Welcome, Mark Carney, to the Midi Powers Club

Canadian PM Carney's Davos speech echoes India's realism on great-power rivalry and urges middle powers to band together.

Indology departments in Europe universities are shutting down. The threat is K-pop

At Indology departments, India is presented as rich and complete — a civilisation to be approached with reverence, rather than curiosity and playfulness.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.