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Blaming the military for Eelam wars is too easy. Leaders of political parties were responsible

Each pile of bones in Sri Lanka is evidence of what happens when politics disintegrates under the weight of ethnic or religious chauvinism, and dialogue is replaced by the sound of gunfire.

The People vs the Rajapaksas in Sri Lanka and why it turned out this way

As Sri Lanka waits for a new government to take charge, the Rajapaksa brothers must not be allowed to flee. As for India, it should continue to be the good neighbour it's been.

On Camera

Pursuit of space research does not require an apology in a developing nation: Vikram Sarabhai

In 1966, astronomer Vikram Sarabhai delivered a speech at a meeting of the American Astronautical Society, explaining why space exploration is important for developing countries like India.

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.