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India dithered for years after nuclear deal. It’s Xi who brought US this close to Delhi

Celebrate Modi’s US visit but it’s time India looked beyond a road show in this relationship.

Attacking Modi in US shows IAMC using Indian Muslims as pawns

Narratives propagated by the likes of IAMC often rely on select stories, and it is concerning that the Western media accepts them without delving into the ground realities

Indian democracy has always been intertwined with authoritarianism — Modi govt is the norm

Ironically, it was during the coalition era that there was a cementing and overt manifestation of authoritarianism in India’s political structure

India is ready to take stock of tech trade with US. But ‘strategic convergence’ is must

India and the US must de-jargonise the notion of ‘trust’ in technology, which features prominently in the iCET, in the Quad and in other strategic initiatives.

In America, India is now bipartisan. Amrit Kaal is here

For the first time, most Americans can probably name one Indian other than Mahatma Gandhi. That Indian's name is Narendra Modi.

China’s still spreading lies about Galwan. Modi govt, Army must bring closure with formal inquiry

Chinese bot accounts on Twitter are spreading misinformation about the Galwan clash and humiliating Indian soldiers. Unless India responds, it will seem credible.

Bipartisan political consensus done. But US businesses yet to decouple from China.

US-China relations hit rock bottom this year but a flurry of American businessmen recently visited Beijing—Tim Cook, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and many others.

Even if Congress is battle-ready for 2024, PM ambitions of regional leaders still a challenge

Opposition can't defeat BJP in 2024 without a strong PM. Narendra Modi is still hard to beat

Kamakhya Temple is one way Assam shaped Sanskritic mainstream in medieval India

The history of the Kamakhya Temple encapsulates the history of Northeast India — and challenges the way we imagine the spread of Hinduism.

Star-struck TV channels lavish praise on Modi like Americans spread peanut butter on bread

When Modi's plane touched down in New York, TV reporters who had flown out for the state visit were thrilled. Arnab Goswami on Republic TV was screaming: 'The entire world is looking.'

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.