Welcome to an edition of E-xplained with @GBambawale, former Indian Ambassador to China (2017-18) to understand the big regional and global geopolitical picture within which this conflict is situated.
Indian and Chinese civilisations are both ancient. But, India looks upon different parts of the world as 'one family'. The Chinese way of thinking is summarized by the word 'China'. Their approach is, they are at the centre and everyone is peripheral, @GBambawale says.
India and China know there is no agreed boundary between us. Broadly, we stay out of each others way. We have in place agreements to maintain peace and tranquility.
It's regrettable that the PLA has thrown into the Galwan river all agreements we had reached, says @GBambawale
In this edition of E-Xplained, @shailajateacher speaks to @abantika77 and @MathewLiz on the Kerala government's success model against diseases and what we can learn.
Since 1957, #Kerala has had a very good health system. In many indices, we are at the forefront. We are working hard to improve the system and educate people to prevent diseases, says Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja.
How far has the Panchayati Raj system helped Kerala?
In Kerala, we have implemented a democratic system at the local level. Our primary health centres are under the local panchayats, state Health Minister @shailajateacher tells @abantika77 and @MathewLiz.
December 16, 1987: Considering the location and isolation of Lakshadweep's 27 islands, almost everything — except coconut and fish — will have to be airlifted to the archipelago. This includes cooks, water and generators in addition to the omnipresent securitymen and attendants
December 16, 1987: “Mr Gandhi’s Andaman holiday last year had created a controversy due to the unusual action of allowing foreigners into high-security naval installations.” bit.ly/2JCZyq7