Labour politician Rachel Reeves has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st female to hold the post. Of the Indian-origin MPs, 6 belong to Conservative party, including Rishi Sunak.
Indian sepoys who left their homes and crossed oceans to witness a world being conquered and exploited by the British, sought to understand, interpret, and even profit from it all.
In ‘Sovereigns of the Sea’, Seema Alavi gives a fascinating account of the Sultans of Oman, their thrilling lives and political circumstances in the 19th century.
A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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