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byThe idea of Atmanirbhar Bharat makes for good optics. But in actuality, it helps boost the business interests of Modi’s cronies.
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The Crisis In Sri Lanka
byThe crisis in Sri Lanka is a self-inflicted wound; it’s the result of spectacular economic mismanagement and unchecked corruption.
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