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FDA review confirms vaccines are safe. It’s Covid that’s dangerous

As Covid vaccines are rolled out, some will get terrible illnesses by coincidence. Most will have nothing to do with the shots, but it may be hard to convince the public of that.

Google’s firing of data scientist shows it can’t stop being ‘evil’

The firing of Timnit Gebru offers a shocking indication of how little Google can tolerate even mild pushback, and how easily it can shed all pretense of scientific independence.

Iraq troop withdrawal was Austin’s failure — and Biden’s

What’s puzzling is why Biden would select General Lloyd Austin to be his secretary of defense because of – not in spite of – his role in the US retreat from Iraq in 2011.

CDS Bipin Rawat told Gorakhpur students to rediscover culture but forgot military tradition

If institutions under Gorakhnath Math are not part of the military’s restricted list, then I am sure neither would be institutions run by Darul Uloom Deoband.

Facebook has only itself to blame for the drastic anti-trust remedy

Venture capitalists are so fearful of Facebook’s ruthless tactics they simply won’t fund startups that Mark Zuckerberg might view as competition, no matter how insignificant.

Blaming Covid for all economic mess is telling half truths

Poor outlook on jobs is likely to worsen consumer demand slowdown, and in turn, will cap economic growth going forward.

Pigs, cattle, sheep — fatty residues on Indus Valley pottery shows meat-heavy diet: Study

New findings from research on meat-eating dietary habits of Indus civilisation communities, conducted by Akshyeta Suryanarayan during her PhD at Cambridge, was published in the Journal of Archaeological Science.

From debt to unemployment, Punjab’s entire economy needs reform, not just agriculture

The bread basket of India, Punjab was the richest state in the country for decades before it began falling behind several states.

From Smriti Irani to Ravi Shankar Prasad — Modi’s ‘TV’ cabinet fought Opposition well

News channels found the Opposition, middlemen, Khalistanis and other miscreants responsible for farmers’ protests.

Why Saudi Arabia is in no rush to recognise Israel

Expectations that Saudis would rush into a group hug with Israel and other Arab nations in the normalisation process were always hopelessly optimistic.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.