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North-South divide is feeding migrant fears. But no one asks why Bihar has no factories

Indians spreading disinformation about mistreatment of migrant labourers in Tamil Nadu must ask why northern states lag southern states in achieving basic governance.

Modi govt’s reforms lack finesse. It must raise the bar to make India $10 trillion economy

India has all the ingredients for success in manufacturing but ready-to-wear garments for export is 40 per cent more expensive here than in Bangladesh.

Centre for Policy Research’s demise will be India’s tragedy. Here’s an insider history

It's due to CPR’s success that Delhi now has Carnegie India and Centre for Social and Economic Progress. But CPR stands out nonetheless—it remains distinctly Indian.

ALH ditching off Mumbai coast gave Navy record a salty wash. HAL, Services must fix fatal flaws

Cheers to the brave crew of IN 709 who kept their calm, overcame startle effect, fell back on an unscripted manoeuvre practised in the simulator, and ditched the helicopter.

Colouring your beard with quick dyes and cocoa paste? Here’s what you need to watch out for

Choosing the right type of facial hair colour can be daunting, and it's essential to consider factors like skin tone, hair texture, and personal style before deciding.

Balochistan is misunderstood. Its stunted development driving Pakistan back onto the rocks

A CPEC-proposed new road will devastate the local boat construction industry. The old town of Gwadar looks like a dump, but Rawalpindi doesn’t care.

Bollywood romances are dead. This generation doesn’t have its own Raj, Rahul or Simran

The past 5 years have not seen any full-blown romances, at least no memorable ones. Love has been relegated to a subplot.

Debt is out, equity’s new game in town post-Hindenburg. Where it leaves Modi govt mega-projects

India needs broader base of 'national champions'. There is no wiggle room for investing more public money without fiscal maths going wrong, so some projects may have to be re-visited.

China-Russia cybersecurity ties taking darker turns. India needs to worry too

Huawei is instrumental in strengthening the backbone of Kremlin statecraft. Does India have capabilities lest Huawei's spying is rerouted through Russia’s channels?

Five reasons that explain Rishi Sunak’s stand on immigrants

Rishi Sunak’s ancestors first migrated to Kenya and then settled in Britain. Like him, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel too are the children of twice migrants.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

JD Vance worried Pentagon not giving Trump the full picture of the war—The Atlantic report

Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.

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.