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The angry Indian
In the Bollywood cult film of 2004, “Swades”, Mohan Bhargav, the protagonist, at one point so aptly puts it “I’m only speaking of things I’ve experienced while living here. And that is that we keep fighting among ourselves when we must fight against illiteracy, over-population & corruption…
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How the right to privacy judgement will and won’t impact India’s data protection regime
If the purpose of privacy is to preserve democracy, then data protection laws must reflect this purpose.
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Should India re-evaluate its Afghanistan strategy?
Does this “new direction” in the United States Afghan strategy mean that India should start to re-evaluate its approach on Afghanistan and take a more active role?
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India left to fend for itself with the White House in crisis mode
Given President Trump's personal predilections, India should also be ready to fight its own battles.
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The politics of religion
The rout of the BJP, in the Bihar and Delhi Assembly elections, were loudly touted as evidence of the deep roots of the “idea of India” — so dear to the Left-leaning, “secular” intelligentsia. Two years later, Bihar is back in the BJP stable and Delhi limps along with Arvind Kejriwal nursing his 2017 defeat in the Delhi municipal elections.
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How China’s gamble in Bhutan is a sign of a bigger game
This crisis is significant from two angles:. It is part of a bigger Chinese strategic game — understanding the implications from a tactical and operational perspective is important.
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India and Israel’s cyber security partnership could be a potential game changer
A cyber partnership can be critical for India to meet its immediate goals in securing its cyber infrastructure and expanding opportunities for the country’s tech sector.
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India’s quest for armed drones
The US government’s decision to grant India the licence for the export of 22 Guardian drones through the US foreign military sales programme will address gaps in India’s maritime surveillance capabilities.
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Empowering women in the digital age
While women's digital exclusion is relative to each G20 member state and its accompanying socio-economic context, it can be observed universally in varied manifestations.
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Only India can save the Paris climate agreement
Given the present leadership impasse, the world would be keenly following India’s role on climate action in key upcoming forums such as the G20 and COP23. As China looks for a global partner to leverage its influence at the international stage, India is poised to utilize this potential opportunity and fill the leadership void in global climate change governance.
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