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'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'
With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.
'We have to up our vigil everywhere, all along the LAC -- winter, summer or spring.'
'We have to be equally vigilant in the central sector which is where Barahoti lies and also in the Joshimath area.'
'There are three pillars of concern: The expansion of Hindu majoritarianism, the concentration of executive power and decay of independent institutions, and curbs on free expression and dissent.'
'The pressure to work together is even greater than before, because the Chinese have launched a full-court press on the border, in the region, and globally to advance their geopolitical agenda.'
Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.
'Anyone can come and anyone can go.' 'There is no ideology or vision that differentiates one party from another.'
Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.
'The Congress is trying to cover up their anti-incumbency by highlighting the Dalit CM factor.'
'If the Congress wants to keep the ship afloat, it will have to bury the differences.'
'This will require statesmanship and not politicking.'
'Why can't the Supreme Court say that secularism is part of the basic structure of the Constitution, and therefore, steps must be taken to operationalise it?'
'Entry and qualification must not be through concession and must be reserved for only those who meet the stringent standards of the institution'.
'We can't be outliers. We can't be bystanders. We have to be players.' 'The Taliban also need India to balance the winners in this game.'
'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'
'Even during the worst days during the 1990s, India was dealing with the Taliban.'
'Non-separation of religion from politics is India's most daunting challenge'
'It will remain hostile to Indian interests owing to its close proximity to China.'
'The larger intention is to create a political State where there is no opposition.'
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