F-INSAS: Arming the solider of the future

Technology is a continuum and so is the concept of warfare.We are witnessing a revolution in military affairs and influx of technology into the defence weapon systems, leading to sharpening of the......

Obama's address to Parliament: The transcript

Here'sthe transcript of the speech President Barack Obama delivered in Parliament on Monday evening: "Mr Vice President, Madame Speaker, Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya......

Mr Antony, what's your agenda for India's defence?

The steady drip of rain continued to bathe us that October afternoon as we lingered on to catch a glimpse of the candidate. Our excitement brimmed over as we espied him emerging in a roofless jeep......

'We need to be creative about federalism'

It is indeed a matter of great honour and happiness for us that the 4th International Conference on Federalism is being held in India. As one of the newer members of the Forum of Federations, we......

Surinder Kapur, the star of India's auto parts industry

Surinder Kapur’s relentless pursuit of quality made Kapur a highly efficient manufacturer of automobile components, notes Bhupesh Bhandari. Image: Surinder Kapur was the biggest proponent of......

How cash flows affect our economy

Without cash flows, one can hardly aspire to better living conditions, notes Shyam Ponappa. Greece's experience tells us that cash flows are crucial to economic outcomes. No matter how......

'India cannot survive without coal'

  ‘You cannot survive without coal. 2/3rds of our electricity comes from coal. Coal is the most important in our energy basket. Without coal there is no energy security for India’......

Visionary Budget but devil lies in the implementation

Image: India set for high growth. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters     The government has provided a long-term vision, avoiding any "big-bang" reforms but the devil will be in the......