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There is no doubt that the practices of many foreign companies are suspect. But by shifting the focus to their “foreign-ness” we lose sight that such conduct is per se problematic.

This calls for a major overhaul of our system of professional military education as well as doctrines.

While the economics of the three reforms is not faultless, let us note that some of the proposed steps go in the right direction.

A friend like Astad Deboo can happen only once in your life. A relationship like that can happen only once in a lifetime. How does one come to terms that it could only last as

Scientific circles are puzzled over apparently contradictory statements by the Defence Minister on an allegedly sabotaged top-priority defence project, in the Rajya Sabha on the same day—November 17, 1980.

Some of Google’s products were unavailable for an hour. Post-pandemic cyborgs had a tough time of it.

Government must develop clear roadmap for disinvestment, use proceeds from stake sales for fresh investment.

These pieces of legislation attempt to weaken the most important constituent of the country’s economy – its agriculture sector.

Post pandemic, a serious and potent challenge of e-waste management and disposal stares us in the face.

Our government agencies would do well to remember that speculations have an infinite life, but probes have a finite remit, and the gulf between them is called credibility.

Delhi needs to appreciate the value of issue-based coalitions in producing more productive outcomes in the technological arena. Such coalitions will complement India’s traditional focus on multilateralism.

The next revolution — Green Revolution 2.0 — will come through in-depth research, better investment opportunities and access to the market. The three farm laws are a revolutionary step in that direction.

What needs to be ensured is that the recovery is not hamstrung by damaged household and SME balance sheets because of the extended loss of wages and incomes. This requires extensive income support now.

This conundrum of different standards for surgical training must be solved because patient safety is far more important than the career progression of Ayurvedic postgraduates.

The Maharashtra Government agreed to negotiate with the representatives of the Shetkari Sanghatana, including its leader, Sharad Joshi, on their demands for remunerative prices for agricultural produce. Consequently, the Shetkari leaders suspended their agitation till

NFHS data on child malnourishment presents sobering picture. Government must go back to drawing board, plug holes.

Talking and listening: That’s what PM said was spirit of democracy. Invoking imaginary ‘anti-national gangs’ of farmers undermines that.

He elevated the espionage novel to literature. His protagonists were all too human, and bore cost of ideologically-driven battles.

In most commercial contracts, dispute redressal is by arbitration and big ticket deals provide for institutional arbitration.

Developed countries with significant coal capacities such as Australia, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States are taking different approaches to weaning away from coal.

Society looks back to its past or at who women choose to marry or kiss for the source of its problems when, in reality, these are engendered by large-scale structural transformations introduced by the current

No change is without risk but there are only two choices: Journey on with an unfit system (status quo) or be ambitious (reform). For once, a government has chosen the latter, but a vociferous section

Astad Deboo could break free of the stage, and do a tandav on the Great Wall of China. He was a citizen of the world, and he brought it home.

France's proposed law to deal with 'enemy within' could be counterproductive, undermine country's founding principles.

The RSS mode of targeting Muslims as the permanent enemy, and Owaisi’s attempts to organise Muslims electorally, may lead to a national disorientation and gradual disaster.