Agni V missile and Dr Samir V Kamat

India's DRDO working on multiple cutting-edge military technology areas, says its chairman

‘DRDO is looking to restructure itself to better leverage this ecosystem for national good. In doing so, DRDO is aiming to be leaner, faster and more impactful’

So near yet so far: An aborted rendezvous of Indian, Pakistani peace activists at Wagah

What is so threatening about letting a few hundred peace activists in a combined population of over a billion meet for a few moments at a heavily guarded border?

A new paradigm of development: Technology guided by spirituality can lead to sustainability and happiness

With the wisdom gained through spirituality, we will use technology judiciously to use nature’s resources wisely and live sustainably. Living sustainably and in tune with nature will give us peace and happiness. This in a nutshell can be the new paradigm of development for the world.

How the Rescue and Restoration Act of 1947 failed the subcontinent's women it intended to serve

Sharma joins the ranks of writers like Urvashi Butalia, Aanchal Malhotra, Vazira Zamindar, Anam Zakaria, and Kavita Puri who are contributing to the scant literature around Partition

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