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Some wars end at the table. Russia-Ukraine talks offer that hope

A permanent ceasefire would only be decided once Zelenskyy and Putin are willing to meet, something that could take time.

Lesson for India in a divided world: How to not let old friendships come in the way of new ones

Two quotes by historian Toynbee are relevant to current events — that civilisations die by suicide, and that West committed ‘unpardonable aggression’ against non-European nations.

Oscar should’ve gone to Pakistan PM Imran Khan for best performance to save his chair

It was a busy week for Khan—losing the majority in the Assembly, marketing a ‘threat letter’, doing everything but plugging holes in a sinking Titanic.

Who said moderate drinking is good for your health? Try the right vegetables instead

An occasional drink or two isn't discouraged, but it can't be included in universal dietary guidelines as a way to reap health benefits.

India shouldn’t fall for Putin’s rupees-for-rubles deal despite tempting discount on oil

Such pacts are often short-lived and lack the deep liquidity provided primarily by the dollar. Moreover, India doesn't get much in return for this accommodation and has much to lose.

Putin would be crazy to cut off Europe’s gas. Or desperate

Putin’s war has pushed the European Union to radically rethink its long-term energy relationship with Russia, one that has endured for half a century, even during the Cold War.

Sri Lanka slipped by pursuing Chinese prosperity dream. It’s in India’s interest to help it

The Rajapaksa government should have shelved some of the China-funded infrastructure projects, which were high on debt servicing and low on revenue earnings.

Thank you Chetak, but your 60th anniversary also reminds us what’s wrong with Indian defence

During the past 10 years, around 15 Chetak and Cheetah helicopters have crashed, killing several pilots even as it remains the workhorse of the armed forces.

Robert Kennedy’s politics was almost Ambedkarite. The world needs leaders like him today

In the past, India had leaders who shared the many qualities of Kennedy – from B.R. Ambedkar, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, to P.V. Narasimha Rao.

Ode to a powerful beast – What flying the Chetak is like at the daunting heights of Himalayas

For six decades now, the Chetak has been the backbone of the rotary wing fleets of the three military Services, BSF, many state governments and private aviation companies.

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PM Modi is rescuer of India’s stolen heritage. He’s reclaiming country’s past, lost identity

India’s rich cultural heritage is a vital component of its national identity. The ongoing efforts toward repatriation and global cooperation signify hope for the future.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?