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‘Social Bubbles’ can limit coronavirus better than social distancing, Oxford study says

Anne Pollak - June 4, 2020

Strategically reducing contacts can lower infection rates and flatten the curve considerably more than simple social distancing can, the study says.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Sushant Sareen - February 20, 2026

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

5 years of Ukraine war—why Delhi must de-hyphenate Moscow from the West

+TFP February 20, 2026

India can sell its vision, but it can’t spectacle its way to AI power

February 20, 2026

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian - February 18, 2026

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

Snehesh Alex Philip - February 20, 2026

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta - February 21, 2026

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.