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Why Modi’s quote in ORF promo is addressing US & chastising Russia on Ukraine war

Apart from casting Modi in the pacifist mould of international statesmanship, the statement holds special resonance because of India’s position within the G20.

Why Putin met Doval and how India navigated US to buy Russian oil

PM Modi’s significant reliance on NSA Ajit Doval and their shaping, especially, of India’s neighbourhood policy, seems to have tipped the balance in Russia’s mind.

Grammy-winning ‘Baraye’ is Iran’s anthem against oppression. But it will remain unsung in India

Significantly, the Modi regime is following the middle path on the Iran question as well, just as it is doing on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Jaishankar should watch Pathaan. He is working on Modi’s ambition to be leader of South Asia

Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan is an unabashed attempt at taking another look at India-Pakistan relationship. The film’s success only demonstrates India’s soft power.

Pakistan Army must be on board with Shehbaz peace call. It’s a change of heart helping Modi

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir have time till the general election to either become heroes or dispel the impression that they have 'sold out' to India.

How Gautam Adani is helping Modi govt with India’s foreign policy challenges

India’s decision to walk the middle path, both on the Quad and the Russia-US tangle, is not only right but also courageous.

Modi wants to shed strongman image. He is getting help from India-origin leaders abroad

From Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s celebration of Indian diaspora with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in 2003 to Modi’s cultivation of people of Indian origin, the BJP has tapped into a goldmine of talent.

KP Oli’s coup against Deuba brings comrades to power in Nepal. India still holds many cards

KP Oli’s move to join hands with his Communist rival stunned the neighbourhood but PM Modi recovered well to become the first international leader to congratulate Nepal's new PM Prachanda.

India shouldn’t get caught in Pakistan’s cheap verbal war. Big nations can’t afford anger

As India prepares to lead the world’s most powerful economies as G20 president, it has still not been able to shake the monkey called Pakistan off its back.

Taliban stands divided. Why it has implications for the world and India

From the Kabul hotel blast to ex-president Hamid Karzai’s UAE trip, what Taliban power struggle means for the world.

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Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.