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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Topic: India

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.

‘One more fight, the last and the best’—How Bose planned great escape from British custody

Sanjeev Sanyal's 'Revolutionaries' documents India's struggle for Independence with a sharp focus on armed resistance against the British Raj.

From scientific fervour to social reform, a new book brings out little known facets of Hindutva

Aravindan Neelakandan uses history, sociology, politics, and science as tools to analyse the many facets of Hindutva in his 816-page book.

Israel is neutral on Ukraine for three reasons. India can align with it to ease tensions

Given the rock-solid nature of the US-Israel friendship, working with Israel can strengthen New Delhi’s relations with Washington too.

US ‘shaking up’ Marine Corps shows its laser focus on China. India shouldn’t lag behind

The iCET agreement goes the whole hog in joint cooperation between US and India. But there is a greater need to focus on how the defence budget is spent.

India’s survival was important for US in 1950s. How it changed 40 years later

In 'Friends with Benefits', Seema Sirohi traces the India-US story with stark detail, and the transformation of their relationship over decades.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.