Why Diversity Needs Secularism
The expansion and consolidation of the Hindu Right’s political power has raised legitimate concerns about the future of India’s secularism. While criticism of secularism...
Choose Your Enemy, Hindu Or Muslim Migrants: Assam BJP Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
STATING THAT it is his party’s policy to differentiate between Hindu and Muslim migrants, Assam Minister and convenor of the BJP’s North East Democratic...
US Election: Donald Trump copies PM Modi, uses ‘Abki Baar, Trump Sarkar’
United States Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has reportedly come up with a unique ad to attract Indian voters in the U.S Presidential elections....
An Invitation To Peace-Mongering
SHASHANK JOSHI | Nov 01, 2016 Our sense of patriotism is so official, aggressive, masculine and managerial, that we have no sense of the processes...
India’s Growing Arms Footprint in Afghanistan Enables Regional Power Projection
SHASHANK JOSHI | Nov 1, 2016 India’s growing arms footprint in Afghanistan points to an important future aspect of its regional power projection. “We have a...
After Shutting Liquor Shops, Bihar Seeks Suggestions On Prohibition
The Supreme Court is to shortly hear a petition regarding prohibition in the State and the government is said to have taken this step...
Promotional Funds For India’s Entry To Oscars, Film Festivals
The announcement was made by I&B Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu here on Tuesday at a press conference for the 47th edition of the International...
Dummies’ Guide to Pakistani Politics
What is happening in Pakistan? Why its happening the way it is happening and how can Pakistan change and become a genuinely democratic polity?...
India And Nepal Must Build On Their Unique Political, Social And Economic Ties
C. Raja Mohan | As the first Indian president to visit Nepal in nearly two decades, Pranab Mukherjeewould want to bring the healing touch to a...
BRICS And Walls
Christophe Jaffrelot | With the benefit of hindsight, one can learn several lessons from the BRICS summit in Goa. Before this event, close observers of India’s...
Analysing The Trade Relationship Between Pakistan And India
Aadil Nakhoda | Oct 31, 2016 The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) consists of eight South Asian nations, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,...
In Delhi, Alleged Cases Of Poop Falling From Planes. National Green Tribunal Investigates
Imagine human excreta falling on you from airplanes flying above! A former senior armyman has moved the National Green Tribunal alleging dumping of human...