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India’s sticky problem with molasses. Old Monk that’s ‘not rum’, whisky that’s rum

The FSSAI’s crackdown on popular brands like Old Monk and Bagpiper has reopened old questions about what goes into India’s rum and whisky. The answer is usually molasses.

Lion beer to Old Monk rum—Mohan Meakin first to give India ‘coming-of-age’ drinks

The story of Mohan Meakin started after Partition. Today, the brand has a global footprint and growing cult despite facing competition with foreign brands.

On Camera

How Pakistan’s new military structure could challenge India’s escalation strategy

Pakistan has restructured its military since Operation Sindoor. The changes could test India’s Dynamic Response Strategy and its ability to act quickly.

Bitcoin surges toward $80,000, on track for its biggest weekly gain in over 3 years

Bitcoin is up about 23% this week, on track for its best weekly gain since March 2023, as US Treasury bond buybacks lower yields and boost appetite for risk assets.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.