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The Dimagi Naxal doctrine. Why the Right needs you to stop thinking

Dimagi Naxal is emerging as a political shorthand for delegitimising dissent, with its amorphous definition allowing ideological labelling to spill into campus intimidation, identity-based targeting and the policing of critical thought.

Pratyusha Pan
Pratyusha Pan
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The flood is in Nepal. The warning might be for India.

A sudden flash flood at the Nepal–Tibet frontier has exposed the fragile hydrological connectivity of the Himalayas, as a suspected ice-rock avalanche, cascading river surge and damaged infrastructure raise a larger question for India: how prepared are downstream systems for transboundary Himalayan hazards?

Fuel, flight paths, and finance leases: The unforgiving math behind IndiGo’s long-haul pause

Can an airline chasing global expansion afford to fly at any cost? IndiGo's decision to suspend its leased Dreamliner operations underscores how soaring operating costs, volatile fuel markets, airspace disruptions and aircraft ownership models are reshaping the economics of international aviation—well before its next-generation A350 fleet takes wing.

What do Air India's mounting losses reveal about the economics of India's aviation industry?

Why are Indian airlines struggling despite record passenger growth? Air India's ₹22,238 crore loss and Tata's extended turnaround plan, alongside IndiGo's mounting operational costs, reveal how aviation infrastructure gaps, fleet modernisation, aircraft delivery delays and volatile fuel prices are reshaping the economics of India's airline industry.

Vikram-1 and the arrival of India's private orbital age

On 18 July 2026, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 marked a historic milestone by becoming India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. Beyond a successful launch, the mission showcased cutting-edge engineering and highlighted the growing role of private enterprise in India's space programme, opening a new chapter in the nation's scientific and technological journey.

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