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ARMCHAIR PERSPECTIVES
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Can Ahmedabad Become India’s Next Big Metropolis?
Ahmedabad gained national limelight when it won a presidential award for being India's cleanest major city, but the city has miles to go before it gets to compete with the likes of Mumbai and Bengaluru, or to host the Summer Olympics a decade from now. Here's a look at the Amdavad Municipal Corporation's efforts as it labours to make Ahmedabad India's next megacity. Ahmedabad gained national limelight on 18th July when the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred to
Jayant Chakravarti
15 hours ago5 min read


Arming the infantry soldier: How much is good enough?
The Indian army's infantry regiments inherited .303 Lee Enfield rifles from the British army in 1947, but frequent wars and military engagements have since driven deep changes in technology, introducing new weapons, sidearms, communication equipment and protection suites. The Indian army soldier has had his fair share of battles and gruelling experiences, be it fighting prolonged wars against Chinese and Pakistani militaries, serving in extreme weather conditions, braving ter
Jayant Chakravarti
16 hours ago5 min read


Bhamidipaty's Wimbledon quest: Will she qualify?
Bhamidipaty current ranks 320 in the WTA rankings. What does she need to do to play at a prestigious Grand Slam tournament like the Wimbledon? Wimbledon, the oldest and the only grass court Grand Slam tennis tournament in the world, wrapped up on Sunday with world number 1 Jannic Sinner defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, marking the first time that an Italian has won the 148-year-old tournament. The Grand Slam tournament has hosted many great players i
Jayant Chakravarti
2 days ago4 min read
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