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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.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers are the new Gandhis. Their inquilab is selfies in prison vans

Cases are piling on by the day and disqualification might be round the corner, but Imran Khan has one worry — why won't Asim Munir talk to him?

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.

OnePlus 11R and Vivo V27 Pro will show settling for ‘good enough’ is not a bad thing

The outlier here is the Google Pixel 7 with its 128GB memory. But for most people, it's a toss-up between those two models.

Honda, Hyundai, MG—ADAS is next big safety feature on Indian cars. The new City proves that

By equipping Honda Sensing in the City, it's almost certain that other carmakers will follow. The new Kia Seltos later this year and Hyundai Creta in 2024 will have ADAS.

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.

A lot is riding on Women’s Premier League. Don’t compare it with IPL

The investment poured into the WPL has been modest by IPL standards but remains significant in the context of the women’s game and where it stands today.

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.

On Camera

No insult to Ayurveda. AIIMS an attempt to bring good standards of medical education—Amrit Kaur

On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.