Pakistan’s opposition is taking on the army. India should just watch

One will have to wait for PDM’s moves to see whether the military jettisons those who are no longer useful to it or responds with more crackdowns.

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ICC World Cup 2019: Consistency will be key

The team that masters the conditions and stays on top will have the advantage

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India cannot afford unsustainable tourism

The economic value of services that ecosystems provide us must be evaluated

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The focus on BIMSTEC was long overdue

The invite to BIMSTEC leaders for Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony should be an excellent opportunity to remedy the problems with the regional grouping and use it as a vehicle to enhance trade and connectivity in the region

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The crisis in the regional parties

India could well be headed for more centralisation under the second NDA government

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Terrorism is a genuine barrier to India-Pakistan dialogue

Jolted by his past experience, Narendra Modi was justified in asking for a halt to terrorism before peace talks could be given a serious consideration

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'After Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, win Sabka Vishwas': Modi's message of inclusion

By reaching out to his allies, even though the BJP on its own has a majority, he presented a politically inclusive image, laced with statesmanship.

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The challenges ahead for Britain's next PM

This will bring Britain the closest it has been so far to a full break with the EU, without any sort of economic union. This will deliver a sharp economic cost to Britain, driving its economy into recession and making it far less attractive as an investment site for Indian and other foreign investors

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Mandate for continuity, agenda of change

What will Modi do with this power, and how will he exercise it? There are three important elements of his first term that deserve continuity

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Elections 2019 show that 2014 wasn't an outlier

BJP’s win raises the question of whether India is moving into a post-Mandal phase of politics

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Charges of EVM fraud can only further polarise the nation

The new government will have to reinforce this with its intent and actions — just as people have to with their faith and belief in the State.

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Bring in a regulatory regime for hi-tech

The new government must ensure that stakeholders’ interests are safeguarded

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India and Japan can provide an alternative to BRI

Their collaboration in developing the Colombo airport sets the right example in a country troubled by China’s predatory loans

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The Huawei ban should make India strengthen its tech supply chain

This requires an even greater commitment to economic reforms on the part of the incoming government than has been shown by any Indian regime so far

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What the 2019 poll campaigns tell us about Indian democracy

Among the two major political parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party was clearly ahead in the campaign game, while the Congress had the advantage of being the opposition -- making it easier for the party to attack the incumbent

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Lesson from the long election season of 2019

It became clear that the Election Commission was unprepared for the political joust that this election turned out to be

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How the US immigration plan will impact India

A country which so strenuously wants its best talents to move to and prosper in another country does not appear to be confident in its ability to provide good jobs and business environment at home

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2.0?

If they have got it right, the exit polls will of course give Mr Modi a lot to cheer about

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Game of Thrones is a defining cultural phenomenon of the decade

No matter how the show ends (on Monday); and whether or not it is to the liking of its millions of fans – this season has seen more brickbats than bouquets so far – its impact on popular culture will remain for a long time yet to come

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Don't malign Savarkar for petty political gains

Ironically those who castigate Savarkar for the petitions advocate human rights and mercy petitions of Ajmal Kasab, Yakub Memon, Afzal Guru, and the Maoists and their intellectual fountainheads. While “heat of the moment” comments amid political campaigning are understandable, repeatedly maligning those who have shed their sweat and blood for this country’s freedom is disgusting.

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