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China’s latest crackdown reveals root of Hong Kong’s political dysfunction

Arresting pro-democracy politicians erases all opposition, effectively turning Hong Kong’s legislature into a rubber stamp akin to China’s National People’s Congress.

In China, campaign-style law enforcement isn’t a new phenomenon

The roots of contemporary law enforcement campaigns can be traced back to the revolutionary period of the Chinese Communist Party, which often needed to rely on mass movements.

Why Central Vista project stirred a debate before SC nod, and necessity of urban renewal

In episode 655 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explained what the Central Vista Redevelopment Project is, and the issues, questions and challenges surrounding it.

Donald Trump wants everything his heart desires — including riots

The entire affair — from the 'Save America' rally to scenes at Capitol Hill — was Trump’s show, from beginning to end. He’s responsible for how it unwound and the chaos it unleashed.

President Trump’s term ends at noon on 20 Jan – the constitution is clear

Whether he likes it or not, Trump’s term will come to an end very soon.

Army’s human rights dept must be autonomous. Else, its head will just warm the chair in HQ

Indian Army's creation of a human rights cell alone won't fix the systemic collapse of checks and balances that result in indiscipline and extreme violations.

PM Modi has become India’s TV god, while ‘cry baby’ opposition blamed for ‘too much politics’

On TV news these days, Modi is India, India is Modi — an echo of the infamous saying by Congressman D K Barooah about Indira Gandhi.

What India can learn from IFAS and my grandfather KC Johorey in tackling border issues

The Indian Frontier Administrative Service was disbanded in 1968. But some of its core concepts are worth remembering today when frontier regions feel a disconnect that was not always there.

Who’s responsible if vaccines go wrong? Pharma companies or govts? There are no easy answers

Given the speed of vaccine production, there are few answers for what Pharma companies & govts are ultimately responsible for.

India’s standup comics need quick wit, quicker legs and lawyer on speed dial: Neeti Palta

We need a captcha feature to weed out brainwashed 'protectors' of Indian culture.

On Camera

Maps from a German bookstore started the race to Siachen Glacier

German mountaineers Stallbohm and Poncar recall their interactions with Col. Narendra ‘Bull’ Kumar and shed light on the maps they gave him which drew his attention to Siachen.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.