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Boycotting everything Russian because of the Ukraine crisis? It’s xenophobic

Boycotts, of course, give individuals a say through collective action. But many non-Russian products have been accidentally targeted.

How Russia-Ukraine war is leading to Central Asian nations going hungry

Rising food prices—a result of both Western sanctions on Russia and of the integration of national economies—have set the alarm bells ringing across Central Asian countries.

One in every two Ukrainian children displaced since Russian invasion, says UNICEF

A UNICEF statement said 78 children have been killed and 105 injured since 24 February.

As Russia-Ukraine war lingers, India goes for indigenisation of imported defence spares

The new import restriction list released Thursday mentioned 107 subsystems or strategically-important line-replacement units that will be phased out from December 2022 to the end of 2028.

Russia fighting conventional war against unconventional Ukraine has a lesson for India

A tank-versus-tank battle works when both countries are following a finite warfare strategy. But Ukraine’s objective is not the military defeat of Russia’s forces.

Russian President Putin’s adviser Anatoly Chubais resigns over war with Ukraine

Known as the architect of Russia’s 1990s privatizations, Chubais gave Putin his first Kremlin job in the mid-1990s and initially welcomed his rise to power.

Fate of Ukraine will tempt China on Taiwan. And US might not be in a position to push back

As US commitments in Europe increase, many Asian nations – including India – will wonder if it’s wise to irk China, with no guarantee of American support.

Modi’s India is in a foreign policy sweet spot by playing all sides — US, China, EU, Russia

Modi met Japanese PM Kishida, and is welcoming the Israeli PM and Chinese foreign minister. India is also buying cheap oil from Russia without US sanctions.

India, Australia interim trade deal not in sight even after PM Modi’s summit with Morrison

During his second bilateral summit meeting with Australian PM Scott Morrison, PM Modi said CECA is crucial for the ‘economic security’ of both countries.

Ukraine has given an opening. Ancient civilisations India & China can now help end the war

Ukraine’s recent indication of abandoning its NATO ambitions perhaps provides the greatest opening for the war to be replaced by diplomacy.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?