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TopicChanakya

Topic: Chanakya

‘I see Chanakya in Modi’. But Piyush Mishra’s new focus isn’t politics, it’s music

He is on tour with his ‘lyrics-oriented’ band. Its name, Ballimaaraan, was inspired by Mirza Ghalib’s house — an indication of his love for Delhi and theatre.

Pune university to start web series lecture on Aryabhata, Chanakya to ‘awaken national pride’

The web series on yoga and ancient Indian scholars will be launched by Savitribai Phule Pune University likely in May. It will carry academic credits too.

Tanks, fighter aircraft will soon be on their way out like Sony Walkman: Army chief

Addressing a seminar, Army chief M.M. Naravane spoke about evolution of warcraft and emphasised the relevance of Chanakya’s Arthashastra.

Amit Shah’s unwitting attack on BJP-RSS hypocrisy was his biggest contribution as party chief

Modi has been the X-factor in the BJP’s glory even though Amit Shah has been hailed as Chanakya. Looks like this time Chandragupta made Chanakya into what he became.

Not Amit Shah nor Pawar, history’s Chanakya was more than just an Indian Machiavelli

Chanakya was remodelled as an Indian Machiavelli by Europeans and nationalist historians. But in history, we find three Chanakyas.

From taxation & politics to nation-building, how Modi learnt his statecraft from Chanakya

A book on Amit Shah's speeches, given to BJP MPs, has a chapter on Chanakya, which suggests Modi govt policies are inspired by the ancient philosopher.

‘We the people of Pakistan, irrespective of religion, are the true Indians’

Modern-day Pakistanis have suffered an identity crisis in their efforts to distance themselves from their Subcontinental origins.

Inside India’s giant IAS coaching factories: Hope, hype and big money

UPSC exams – gateway to the top posts in the country – have spawned a thriving coaching industry whose claims are increasingly under the scanner.

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Here’s how India can unlock $500 billion exports and 24 million jobs

India’s share in world goods exports was only 1.8 per cent in 2024. China’s share was 14.6 per cent.

Govt admits 20-30% surge in demand for diesel in some regions; maintains ‘supplies remain adequate’

The increase is driven by agricultural activity, shift from bulk to retail sales and pricing gap between retail and bulk diesel.

What’s the story behind war memorial jointly inaugurated by India, South Korea during Rajnath visit

Built by India’s Defence Ministry to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s participation in the Korean War, it marks a strategic effort to leverage soft power and historical links.

Pakistan is tactically brilliant, strategically disastrous. It’s primed for repeated blunders

Pakistan has ended up losing every war against India but that hasn’t prevented it from claiming victory. We will go over the evidence to anticipate what to expect next.