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West helped fuel Ukraine crisis by letting the nuclear genie out of its Cold War cage

Even though the crisis in Ukraine is underpinned by Moscow’s worries over the eastward expansion of the NATO, it has an important nuclear-weapons subtext.

India missing Sushma Swaraj as Modi takes charge of Ukraine-stranded students’ evacuation

PM Modi understood that videos of stranded Indian students could alter the perception about him and his govt. So he has moved to expand EAM Jaishankar’s remit.

How Putin shattered the 3 myths of America’s global order

In less than a week, Vladimir Putin has done more than any other person to remind us that the world order we have taken for granted is remarkably fragile.

Russia can turn food into a weapon in future crises

Food exports have long been a crucial contributor to security and diplomacy, and is one area where Russia’s sway is set to increase rather than deteriorate in the coming decades.

Beyond minor tweaks, BJP, SP, BSP are still following old caste, religion formulas in UP

The seat allocation in UP tells us India is still a country of communities, and society formation is largely an unfinished task.

Vladimir Putin’s strategic mistakes are making Zelensky a war hero

The former TV comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is the one truly standing up for his nation — and leading an intense resistance to an overwhelming Russian invasion force.

Using oil weapon against Russia risks military response to economic punishment

Cutting Russia's oil and gas exports equals economic decapitation of the regime. Putin has already raised nuclear alert levels. Put oil and gas on the table, and he’s likely to up the ante.

Stay neutral in Russia’s war. India’s caution follows principle of international relations

Friends can help sharpen the sword but to expect them to fight for us is unrealistic. War in Ukraine speaks loudly of such reality. India must take the cue.

Single Civil Services Exam outdated. UPSC holding separate exam for Indian Railways—good idea

Before the nationalisation of the railways in 1951, all constituent railway companies had their own methods of recruitment. Then why not now?

The business secrets held in India’s Nutella jars

Ninety percent of India’s trade passes through neighborhood 'kirana' shops. Their owners mostly operate without business registration and lack access to the formal banking system. 

On Camera

Liars, fakers, scammers—Jamtara has entered online dating

A Delhi-based IAS aspirant got scammed for 1.2 lakh on the first date. Meanwhile, a seasoned scammer opened a Cameo account for his fans. Dating apps are the newest haven for cons.

Multidimensional Poverty isn’t a poverty line, lacks ‘information content’ — Surjit Bhalla & Pronab Sen

In a conversation with ThePrint, the two economists talked about how India needs a national poverty line, an updated Census, and must focus on releasing more data instead of less.

India’s indigenous light tank ‘Zorawar’ unveiled, fastest product development by DRDO, L&T

Tank will go for desert trials later this yr in coordination with Army & eventually high-altitude areas of Ladakh to test its capabilities to operate in such terrain & extreme winters.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.