India
The India–China summit in Wuhan was no reset
The “informal summit” in Wuhan, China, between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China’s President Xi Jinping last month generated a wave of commentary in India,…
India’s struggle for the soul of the Indo-Pacific
In 2017, the “Indo-Pacific” emerged as a defining geopolitical construct tying the future of states from East Africa to East Asia together with big powers, such as the…
Star wars: Tamil actors enter India’s political fray
Two famous Tamil actors are aiming to use their fan clubs as the basis for new political parties.
“First, we must integrate the registered and unregistered fans…
India’s political roller coaster
One month is a long time in Indian politics.
In early March, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was celebrating electoral victories in the north-east states of Tripura and…
India: death penalty for rape ignores justice failings
Following a series of brutal attacks, and amid outcry across India demanding capital punishment for rapists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month signed an ordinance…
A new high: India–Japan defence links
An unexpected partnership was forged last week at India’s defence exhibition, DefExpo 2018, in Chennai.
For some time, India has been in negotiations with Japan to purchase more…
Why are some Indian movies made tax-free?
Back in 2005, a crime-comedy movie about two nice thieves titled Banty Aur Babli was made tax-free by the state government of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.
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Sexual violence back to the fore in India
The brutalisation of women in India has increased alarmingly in recent times. Rape, molestation, and abuse have spiralled out of control, with the incidents of violence…
India’s rivalry with China, from the mountains to the sea
The Doklam border stand-off between India, China, and India’s ally Bhutan managed to break into the news cycle last year. It was a significant dispute, with troops clashing…
Indian Ocean base race: India responds
It seems that we are in the middle of a base race across the Indian Ocean. The latest move, reported on Tuesday, involves an agreement to give India access to naval…