There will be a crazy electric vehicle like the BMW i5 M60 every once in a while but most will be boring toaster-shaped and silent ‘mobility solutions’.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
Minor point: your little swipe against Lahore is unfounded. Pollution is far worse in Delhi, and stubble burning far more prevalent around Delhi (with its huge amount of car exhaust) than around Lahore. Also Diwali firecrackers drastically worsen air quality – and Diwali isn’t celebrated in Lahore.
While individually none of the seven speculations listed by Ms. Malhotra explains (fully) the Kartarpur drama, collectively they do. Let us hope this constellation of forces augurs the start of the end of hostilities between two governments who need to do a lot more for their poor. If this turns out to be a false start, the blame, in all likelihood, will lie with Narendra Modi (and BJP) who wants to stoke hatred for Pakistan to keep winning elections. On this count alone, Modi should be tried for treason.
Some of the things brought out in the column are very heartening. If China and the Pakistani army both want PM Imran Khan to forge a better relationship with India, that is something we should welcome. The government should identify areas where India can work constructively with Pakistan. Having a tense relationship with Pakistan, the Valley on edge is not something that can be showcased to voters as an achievement.
Minor point: your little swipe against Lahore is unfounded. Pollution is far worse in Delhi, and stubble burning far more prevalent around Delhi (with its huge amount of car exhaust) than around Lahore. Also Diwali firecrackers drastically worsen air quality – and Diwali isn’t celebrated in Lahore.
While individually none of the seven speculations listed by Ms. Malhotra explains (fully) the Kartarpur drama, collectively they do. Let us hope this constellation of forces augurs the start of the end of hostilities between two governments who need to do a lot more for their poor. If this turns out to be a false start, the blame, in all likelihood, will lie with Narendra Modi (and BJP) who wants to stoke hatred for Pakistan to keep winning elections. On this count alone, Modi should be tried for treason.
Navjot siddhu must said that kashmir is integral part of india as imran said that kashmir is problem
Some of the things brought out in the column are very heartening. If China and the Pakistani army both want PM Imran Khan to forge a better relationship with India, that is something we should welcome. The government should identify areas where India can work constructively with Pakistan. Having a tense relationship with Pakistan, the Valley on edge is not something that can be showcased to voters as an achievement.