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Thursday, February 26, 2026
TopicGame Theory

Topic: Game Theory

Game theory in modern Indian relationships. First person to demand more loses

Most relationships don't operate on fairy tales. They operate on something more predictable: The mathematics of mutual reluctance.

Shiv Sena, at loggerheads with BJP, can’t align with NCP, Congress. It will be self-harming

Maharashtra’s politics has become nothing short of a suspense thriller as all major players are keeping their friends and foes on their toes.

Bluffer or credible madman: Game theory helps decode Boris Johnson’s suspend parliament plea

In the language of game theory, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a ‘credibility’ problem for asking the Queen to suspend the Parliament to ensure timely Brexit.

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Pew’s religious diversity study is producing perverse results

Pew’s survey on religious diversity around the world is interesting, but simply lacks enough nuance to warrant serious consideration.

In 1st budget under BJP mayor in 44 yrs, BMC hikes outlay to Rs 81k crore, focus on big-ticket infra

India's richest civic body’s outlay is 8.77% higher than last year’s, with the biggest allocation being made for infra growth. BMC also proposed an AI boost to its service delivery.

What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

The two sides will sign a framework agreement on defence cooperation that will allow companies from both sides to collaborate deeper.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.