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Why protests can’t fight state power: Just check out Myanmar, Belarus, Hong Kong, Russia

It certainly seems easier to start revolutions than to influence their course. The 12-year era of street protests resulting in regime changes looks to be over.

Why Russia is no longer a strategic ally for India in new bipolar world led by US and China

In episode 720 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Russian FM’s visit to India underlines radical shift in strategic balance for New Delhi.

The ‘difficulty factor’ reports like Freedom House miss before ranking democracies

The top ten democracies of the world put together have 8.5 per cent of India’s population. Decidedly, they do not have too many people.

India-Russia ties can grow despite differences. We don’t agree on everything with US either

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit allowed us to reiterate the durable positives in our ties and address issues on which our views do not converge.

In second wave, Centre must avoid mistakes of the first. Not centralise control

Local authorities are better able to tailor communication strategies specific to demographic groups and ensure higher vaccination rates.

Pakistan linking trade and Kashmir issue shows leaders still don’t understand geo-economics

For Pakistan, ideology has trumped the kind of pragmatism needed to move away from geopolitics to geo-economics in its external relations.

Army, IB, CRPF — India needs culture of accountability to prevent Chhattisgarh, Ladakh repeat

The 1971 war was the finest moment for India’s defence and security establishment — intelligence and accountability saved lives. Now errant officers get promotions.

QE or not QE? That’s the question after RBI’s big bond-buying move

RBI took the chance and unveiled what’s billed as a big-ticket easing program, but in reality it may be more water pistol than bazooka.

Women left behind — Rajasthan health insurance scheme has a gender gap: Study

Stanford University researchers' study of Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana reveals that just expanding geographical access and reducing cost of healthcare won't reduce gender disparity.

India-Pakistan rivalry moves to next level, from YouTube comments to Twitter’s Space

India-Pakistan talk on Twitter Space is like your desi roadside accident crowd. Two men ram motorbikes into each other, 100 gather just to see kya chal raha hai.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.