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Journalism of Courage

Alok Bansal

The writer is a former naval officer and is currently director, India Foundation and adjunct professor at New Delhi Institute of Management.

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Why a caste Census is not ‘harmless’Subscriber Only

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Census classifications have the potential to entrench identities and aggravate social divisions. More significantly, contrary to religion, which continues to have some influence over personal rituals and ceremonies, caste is purely a vestige with no functional relevance in any facet of modern life.

Mon, Sep 02, 2024

India-Sri Lanka ties are too strong to be unsettled by Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s electionSubscriber Only

November 22,2019 04:00:33 AM

The Rajapaksas have had good relations with India and have visited the country many times. Gotabaya knows of India’s immense contribution to Sri Lanka during the civil war, and realises that neither China nor Pakistan can be a substitute for India.

Fri, Nov 22, 2019

Joining RCEP should be seen as an extension of New Delhi’s Look East policySubscriber Only

September 20,2019 02:12:36 AM

There is a tendency in Indian industry to seek protection, whenever any steps towards globalisation are taken. However, it is an acknowledged fact that globalisation did benefit the Indian economy, brought in newer technology and made Indian industry far more competitive.

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

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Appointment of chief of defence staff will fill a void in India’s defence systemSubscriber Only

August 16,2019 00:07:42 AM

However, the mere creation of the office is not enough. This will need to be augmented by restructuring of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and creating integrated theatre commands.

Fri, Aug 16, 2019