Sunday, July 21, 2019

Quick notes: Afghan loss | Han love jihad...

  • India loses Afghan proxy war: The US would have no prospects of regaining its lost hegemony in Afghanistan for a foreseeable future. The Four-Party format crystallises Pakistan's crucial role as a factor of Afghan security and stability.  This works in China's favour and, paradoxically, makes Pakistan an indispensable partner for the US (and Russia) as well. Pakistan's relations with China will acquire a new verve as the BRI spreads its wings in Afghanistan. A revival of Pakistan's moribund strategic ties with the US is already under way.  Without doubt, India is the big loser.


  • Han Love Jihad: China promoting marriages among Han and Tibetans


  • India's startup sector is growing but not as good as China: Nine of India’s top 10 unicorns by value are in the online-consumer space. In China, three of the top 10 are online consumer companies, two are bricks-and-mortar businesses, and the rest are a mix of hardware and B2B.


  • pSecular utopia: 50% nominated posts in Andhra Pradesh for SCs, STs, BCs, minorities


  • Anand Malligevad: Bengaluru’s Techie rejuvenates four lakes in the city




  • Novak Djokovic: Meditation, Yoga and Veganism Helped Shape My Success


  • Libra digital currency: “Look at Facebook’s record. We would be crazy to give them a chance to experiment with people’s bank accounts.”


  • Indian Pioneers: Dr Apj Abdul kalam along with R. Aravamudan assembling an Indian Rocket at Thumba.


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