Nayanima Basu
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
Modi govt gives major push to free trade pacts as exports, job creation become critical
Dismantling ‘tariff walls’ for easier access into the Indian markets is expected to be biggest challenge for govt’s FTA push, something that has haunted past administrations too.
Defence
A face-off in Galwan, 60 years ago: How border brinkmanship triggered 1962 India-China war
While 1962 Galwan incident is seen as trigger for war, many see it as an inevitable outcome of India-China diplomatic wrangling since 1959 after Dalai Lama's flight from Tibet.
Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.