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Germany’s China document a sign of Europe’s changing perception. It’s shifting to New Delhi

Pessimists sighed at its ambiguity and optimists saw it as a balancing act. But it is a harbinger of the end of the golden era of Germany-China relations.

Don’t make Assam wait on delimitation any more. It’s high time

The non-implementation of CAA exercise and the suggestions of the Home Ministry Committee vis a vis Clause 6 of Assam Accord has left the Assamese people betrayed.

Manipur is not Malda. Comparing the two shows Modi govt has already lost the argument

By comparing the crime of the magnitude of Manipur to Malda, the misfortune of Malda is mocked and the tragedy of Manipur is exacerbated.

Govt right to arrest Rohingyas. They pose a threat to Indian Muslims—just see their history

Addressing threats such as the Rohingya crisis outside the border may be more feasible than allowing refugee groups to flourish within the homeland.

Shyam Benegal’s hasty film on Bangladesh’s Mujib won’t help Sheikh Hasina win 2024 polls

Many biographies of Mujib have come out over the years, including a 10-part graphic novel targeting the country’s youth.

Don’t let Manipur crisis engulf Northeast. PM Modi’s statement is not the solution

Modi govt should form a committee of historians, scholars, and parliamentarians to conduct a fresh anthropological study of the Northeast and come up with policy recommendations.

Did the Scindias betray India? The 1857 revolt and the ‘truth’ in Congress’ jibe

During Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's recent visit to Gwalior to pay respects to Rani Lakshmibai, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was labelled as a traitor, not just for 2020 but historically.

A provocative Pakistani speech revives nuclear threat again. Time for DGMO talks

1971, and the subsequent nuclear tests by India continue to reverberate in Pakistani security conversations, Lt Gen (retd) Kidwai’s speech shows again.

Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW i7 — the electric SUVs pack a punch. But it’s the looks that hook you

Both have impressive aerodynamics and speed but the Audi’s AC and audio system, and the BMW’s touchscreen controls and sleek design make them worth the steep price tags.

Netanyahu vs judiciary exposed Israel to the most severe crisis. US & allies will stay away

Ten thousand active soldiers have come out against the Israeli government, withdrawing from their voluntary army service, which can get them jail terms.

On Camera

Henry George’s Single Tax offers a democratic alternative to communist remedies: DM Kulkarni

The immediate benefit of Single Tax would be to reduce the sale prices of land to nominal ones. Landowners would no longer find it profitable to keep idle lands, wrote DM Kulkarni in 1960.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.