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Nehru was pursuing a Kashmir solution with Pakistani support, but Cold War came in the way

Nehru's plan would have solidified status quo, allowing Pakistan to incorporate portion of Kashmir under its control, and India to do the same.

After US leaves Afghanistan, the Taliban will claim ideological victory over Western world

There are apprehensions that if US withdraws under current conditions, the fragile Afghan govt will collapse, and Taliban will occupy Kabul.

Peace deal to end Afghan war needs leverage over Taliban

It’s time to end the Afghan war but a schedule tied to US political calendar would encourage the Taliban to drag out talks and then seize power outright.

G7 summit shows post-war liberal world order is failing. India’s diplomacy offers a solution

PM Modi participated in two sessions at Biarritz summit, on climate change and digitisation, signaling India’s growing willingness to lead on issues.

There are real risks in allowing terrorist safe havens

Preventing the most dangerous terrorist groups from establishing secure territorial footholds is worth a significantly lower investment of resources.

How slavery hurt the US economy: Karl W. Smith

Contrary to popular belief, slavery and cotton production didn't drive America’s distinctive brand of capitalism.

US, UK target China and Pakistan at UNSC meet for persecution of religious minorities

Countries, including Canada and France called out China and Pakistan for the oppression of Christians, Ahmadis, Uighurs & other ethnic minorities.

Oil prices, population pyramids, Trump ⁠— What’s affecting the international student slump

China and India are the top two countries that make up the mass of foreign students in US. However, universities are seeing the first drop in intakes since 9/11.

Why ISIS bombed Kabul wedding and how it’s eyeing the Afghan peace talks

ISIS claimed responsibility for bombing a wedding reception in Kabul last week. Tracking the rise of ISIS in Afghanistan and its objectives in the conflict-ridden country.

Before US cuts an Afghan peace deal with Pakistan, India must step in

Trump's reliance on Pakistani military to help organise peace talks with Taliban should be a source of worry for responsible regional stakeholders.

On Camera

Making doctors prove their disability all over again isn’t how you curb fake certificates

A doctor affected by childhood polio, who now serves as a respected faculty member and walks with a visible caliper, was instructed to report to the neurology OPD for ‘re-evaluation’.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.