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Story Posted on 19-02-2019
Mission 272 With Rajdeep Sardesai: Will a surgical strike 2.0 in the aftermath of the Pulwama attacks benefit PM Modi?
Here's a look at how wars and surgical strikes have affected elections in India
VOICES
| 8-minute read
Terror calls for a hard martial response. And that should entail no guilt
A misguided interpretation of Hinduism has idolised non-violent retaliation or ahimsa. There is a far greater tradition of martial valour to protect the nation and fight for the just cause.
POLITICS
| 11-minute read
Imran came, Imran saw, Imran begged: IMF, $20 billion 'advance', and an economic disaster
Imran Khan needs to understand the good sense behind the reforms the IMF wants Pakistan to undertake before a bail-out. But it looks like Imran's govt will rely on friends with benefits.
HUMOUR
| 3-minute read
New 'DP' alert: Why are men obsessed with the 'amateur boudoir photography' of their 'dark knight rising'?
And flooded with such pictures, what are we supposed to do with it?
POLITICS
| 7-minute read
Asia beyond Pakistan: Understanding Saudi crimes and Iranian mysteries
Beyond our immediate neighbours, the Asian continent is home to many countries, each with their own international conflicts and issues. Saudi Arabia and Iran are two such nations, both crucial for India as well.
SCI-TECH
| 4-minute read
Super snow moon: Tonight, the lunar orb will present a rare visual treat for earth dwellers
If you miss the super snow moon tonight, you will have to wait for seven more years before the universe bestows another chance.
Why Nepalis want 'ab ki baar Modi sarkaar'
With Modi, Nepal's leadership has struck an underlying rapport, built on healthy mutual respect that should work to the advantage of both countries, if it continues uninterrupted.
POLITICS
| 3-minute read
Post-Pulwama: India wants Pakistan to lose its IMF bailout. But that may result in Islamabad inching closer to Beijing
Losing the IMF bailout battle might just be the opportunity a beleaguered Pakistan needs to get closer to Chinese and Saudi support.
SCI-TECH
| 5-minute read
Pulwama attack aftermath: Why it's a moment of reckoning for WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and Google
Much has been theorised about how big tech and social media have disrupted societies across the world. The aftermath of Pulwama is this theory demonstrated in practice.
LIFE
| 2-minute read