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Three battlefields for INDIA to fight in 2024—and defeat BJP

The terms of conditions for my analysis assume that the next few months won’t see a big surge in BJP's vote share—of the kind seen in the run-up to 2019.

Maldivian ministers crossed a red line by insulting Modi. They must apologise and be sacked

The Maldives can get as much aid and as many tourists as from China but India will always be the primary and more important neighbour.

Kunal Bhardwaj is corporate India’s rainbow warrior who ran 7 continents with the pride flag

Kunal Bhardwaj is the first gay man in the world to run marathons on all seven continents. His final frontier was Antarctica, a 42.2-km run he completed in December 2023.

From IMF to rating agencies, Modi govt’s rebuttals are improving. Backed by data & valid arguments

A team of technically-savvy key personnel with diverse skill-sets has allowed govt and RBI to formulate sound arguments in place of the earlier rhetoric-based rebuttals.

Why Sonia Gandhi, Kharge can’t afford to miss Ram Lalla consecration in Ayodhya

Sonia Gandhi is in a dilemma over attending Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony. If she attends, it will be projected as an endorsement of the Ram temple movement. If she doesn't, the BJP is sure to label the Congress as anti-Hindu.

The Great Punjabi Dream is going beyond Canada. Even Cyprus, Croatia, Malta will do

Many doorways are locked and young faces are scarce in numerous villages across Punjab. 'Why come back?’ asks resident Jai Singh of Khatkar Kalan. ‘What is there for anyone here?’

India must use dialogue to solve border conflict with China. Military solution not viable

Negotiations must be carried out from a position of strength, with a clear vision of the desired outcomes. For any settlement to succeed, it must be a win-win solution.

Iran’s terror bombings show Middle East is on edge. We don’t have infinite time for dialogue

Last week’s bombings, which claimed nearly a hundred lives, targeted mourners gathered to commemorate the killing of General Qasem Soleimani in 2020.

‘Hard to see countrymen fight’ — Assam Rifles, Army soldiers in Manipur on family & ethnic strife

Eight months since ethnic conflict erupted in Manipur, security personnel remain deployed there to maintain order in a state where peace remains fragile.

Rise of veganism has been hard in vegetarian-friendly India. Milk is the final frontier 

The rise of veganism in India is reflected in restaurant and cafe menus incorporating vegan options, and the opening of more vegan-only food businesses like One Good.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.