At Indology departments, India is presented as rich and complete — a civilisation to be approached with reverence, rather than curiosity and playfulness.
This census will map both the numbers and the incomes of various caste groups. Thereby providing a basis for those who call to exclude the 'creamy layer' from SC/ST reservation.
The Telangana government, which has still not even fully absorbed the TGSRTC, is now going to take over the Hyderabad metro rail. Expectations are not high.
Younger generations have ample reason to be upset with boomers — for getting bigger retirement benefits and leaving behind lots of debt. But these issues do not elicit much anger.
Indian corporate chiefs—from Ambani to Adani—are looking to China as a solution to their tech deficit. And China views India as a market where it can offload some excess production.
A young workforce entering a changing labour market needs rules that recognise mobility, skill transitions, and new forms of work. Laws rooted in past industrial models cannot serve this future.
For over three decades, AR Rahman has been a cultural ambassador of Indian pluralism. And yet, in today’s climate, that legacy seems disturbingly fragile.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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