Best Of The Week!

1. Why Chinese Bred Innovation While India Inc. Laxed

China’s companies were forced to innovate, while India Inc. had the luxury to slack off. Why?

A safer geopolitical environment meant Indian businesses could afford complacency, while China’s cutthroat competition fueled R&D.

Can India break out of this comfort zone and match China’s industrial might?

2. Not the Tomb, It's the Man: The Aurangzeb Debate

Should Aurangzeb’s tomb be razed? Or should India ensure his legacy is remembered for what it was?

As Maharashtra sees fresh tensions, the real issue isn’t his resting place—it’s how history portrays him. He must be remembered like Hitler, with no room for glorification.

3. Schrödinger’s Kursk: A Front That Fell in Reality but Survives in Denial

Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk was hailed as a success—until it wasn’t.

As Russian forces made swift gains, Western media struggled to acknowledge reality. Did Kyiv miscalculate, or was the truth inconvenient?

A detailed look at the bold Operation Potok and the narratives surrounding it.

4. 'Mine Baby, Mine!' – India's Copper Race Heats Up

India needs copper, but does it have a plan?

With global demand surging and China locking down supplies, India’s reliance on imports is risky.

Recent mining efforts in Zambia are a step forward, but is it enough? Can India secure its supply chains before it’s too late?

The Army’s Reluctance to Go Indigenous: The ATAGS Debate

Why was India’s homegrown ATAGS howitzer subjected to absurd tests while the Army kept an eye on Israeli alternatives?

Despite proving its capabilities, skepticism towards indigenous weapons persists. Is this a shift towards self-reliance, or will imported arms continue to dominate?