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Vodafone to ONDC to BharOS, how govt is empowering small businesses and breaking duopolies

Food delivery and e-commerce are two sectors where the government has created an indirect mechanism to stop the duopoly system, without clipping the wings of the giants.

India should declare that AI will not be used to autonomously launch nuclear weapons

Technological advancements like AI, quantum computing, nanotechnology, robotics have made it imperative to modernise the nuclear arsenal.

Karnataka defeat doesn’t mean BJP-free South India. Modi wave alive in Telangana, Andhra, TN

The fact that scores of Indians have identified with PM Modi and become agents of change at the grassroots level is a fitting repudiation of the BJP-free South India.

PM Modi must worry. Karnataka is the latest sign of a deepening crisis ahead of 2024 LS polls

BJP needs a new narrative. The polarisation tactics, promotion of Hindutva, and dependence on Modi to deliver votes has made its electoral strategies predictable.

Imran Khan supporters will call it a ‘revolution’. But ‘Pakistan in ashes’ is the reality

The random PTI uncle stealing mutton korma and Coca-Cola from a Pakistani corps commander’s kitchen is a testament to the fact that no revolution can succeed on an empty stomach.

China censors citizens from discussing Pakistan protest. Political revolt is a sensitive topic

Pakistan's political turmoil over Imran Khan's arrest hasn’t left Chinese citizens unscathed. Police in Karachi had to intervene to stop an attack on Chinese workers.

Pakistan Army won’t bounce back easily this time. Imran Khan shattering its illusion of power

After last week’s attacks by Khan’s supporters on the homes of top Pakistani officials, many are beginning to wonder if the military can remain the hegemon that guides the nation.

BJP’s Karnataka defeat is a blessing in disguise. It will help Modi in 2024

Anti-incumbency is just an innate nature of Karnataka politics, not unique to Congress’ victory this time. On both sides of the state, the BJP wields twin advantages.

BJP replaced Yediyurappa with Bommai but he wasn’t the bold, hands-on leader they needed

BJP has built a social coalition with a strong and credible base in Karnataka, but political representation from this coalition isn’t politically astute or skilled in governance.

South Korean skincare won’t always work for Indians. But here’s their secret to flawless skin

The 10-step Korean skincare, a rage in India, doesn't work for everyone. But there are untapped resources in the country that can give you the skin you dream of.

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Don’t let anti-vaxxers weaponise AstraZeneca furore. Vaccines are safe—and we are the proof

Vaccines have eliminated two diseases—smallpox in humans and rinderpest in cattle. If they were killing one in 50,000 people, we wouldn’t be rolling them out across the globe for decades.

Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral celebrates silver jubilee

The ADC R&R is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to soldiers, their families, and veterans.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.