The government’s supposedly investor-friendly Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy in 2016 has failed to yield results. India’s domestic crude oil output has continued to fall.
Women may enter the workforce in large numbers, but evidence from multiple sectors shows that participation does not automatically translate into leadership or economic power.
To Chinese commentators, India has unresolved colonial-era borders, a rigid territorial outlook, pressures from smaller neighbours, and persistent security anxieties.
Politics demands an ability to reach beyond established networks and to appeal to constituencies that do not share the same ideological commitments. Jamaat has struggled on this front.
Production houses and big studios are already fast-tracking projects pitched by pro-Hindutva players. Choking those who choose to remain outside these charmed circles is not a big deal.
Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ was the talk of the town in March 2024. In Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, women serve as mere victims and plot devices.
Issued amid a West Asia war-induced energy crunch, the order now legally binds all entities controlling land, roads and housing societies to facilitate laying of pipelines.
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.
WoW!!
Well researched and well written.
For the common citizen, this is a wake up call.
However, it would be helpful to know if multiple suppliers would bring in the advantage of back ups or simply spread the risks too thin – but still high risk.
Also, does India defence have the financial muscle to have multiple suppliers for what are basically closed, highly sensitive and secretive platforms?
Finally, don’t other countries also have the same problem of limited suppliers for cutting edge defence equipment?
BTW, paisa vasool for this write up. Pays to pay for The Print.
WoW!!
Well researched and well written.
For the common citizen, this is a wake up call.
However, it would be helpful to know if multiple suppliers would bring in the advantage of back ups or simply spread the risks too thin – but still high risk.
Also, does India defence have the financial muscle to have multiple suppliers for what are basically closed, highly sensitive and secretive platforms?
Finally, don’t other countries also have the same problem of limited suppliers for cutting edge defence equipment?
BTW, paisa vasool for this write up. Pays to pay for The Print.