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Friday, April 26, 2024
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‘The faulty Taj of Shahjahanabad’—New book celebrates 330-year legacy of Old Delhi school

‘The School at Ajmeri Gate’ is a deep dive into the history of the Anglo-Arabic School in Old Delhi, its Muslim past, and its tryst with conflict.

‘Don’t bet against India’ — CEA Nageswaran vs ex-CEA Subramanian in economy debate

Responding to Subramanian's argument that India can't replace China, Nageswaran cites digital economy, small businesses and economic boom in 'Foreign Affairs' article.

No job, social security: 350 Afghan Sikhs in Delhi who fled Taliban rule await visas to Canada

Failing to get citizenship under CAA, most are looking to settle in Canada which has Punjabi diaspora. Canada offers to cover house rent & provide monthly stipends for one year.

India to be global hub for defence manufacturing and export, believes Kalyani Group

Amit Kalyani, Deputy MD at Bharat Forge, part of Kalyani Group, said in certain product categories, like artillery guns, and ammunition, India can become a big exporter.

‘Gap is so great…’: India’s superpower status unlikely soon, says Lowy Institute regional head

India's stood 4th on Australia thinktank's Asia Power Index Report 2023, after US, China & Japan. Southeast Asia Program director Patton says gap between India & Japan is growing.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is over. Time to build on synergy of ground energy & politics

If the point of the yatra was to awaken the nation to its own civilisational heritage of unity in diversity, every Indian must carry this mission forward.

Bappi Lahiri—India’s flashy disco king whose gold chains even intrigued Michael Jackson

His song Jimmy-Jimmy, which he composed for Disco Dancer in 1982, was dubbed into more than 45 foreign languages.

India’s wheat production is likely to rise 4.1% to a record 112.2 million tonnes, says govt

Rapeseed production could jump 7.1% to a record 12.8 million tonnes. A rise in rapeseed output could help reduce overseas purchases of palm oil, soy oil and sunflower oil.

China a past master at spy balloons. India sighted one in 1978 near Allahabad

The FBIS used to monitor open-source media reports for American intelligence. There might just be more instances of Chinese balloons used over India in the recent past.

Meenakari—enamel art that travelled from 16th-century Persia to modern-day India

Apart from being used on the reverse side of kundan jewellery, Meenakari is also done on decorative objects in the shape of elephants, horses and masks.

On Camera

Why the future of cars does not look electrified

Making a jump from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is the kind of romantic prospect that would appeal to India, which jumped from a shortage of landline phones to an abundance of smartphones.

Notices, fines, court case & now a limited ban — RBI-Kotak relationship has been fraught for years

RBI Wednesday banned Kotak Mahindra Bank from taking on new customers through digital channels & from issuing new credit cards. Violations had to do with strength of bank’s IT infra.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.