3 Dec 2018 Taking the air in north India Robin Jeffrey Smog and haze pollution in India might be just bad enough to bind the will for action – although the odds aren't good.
21 Nov 2018 The growing attention on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Aarti Betigeri New Delhi has been increasing its military presence in recognition of the islands’ strategic value.
16 Nov 2018 Food grains rot in India while millions live with empty stomachs Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran A wasteful government supply chain, unscrupulous dealers, and glaring loopholes leave the downtrodden needlessly hungry.
9 Nov 2018 Modi and Abe: judgement waits on India-Japan ties Purnendra Jain <p>The recent summit showcased a strong personal chemistry but this special relationship still faces obstacles.</p>
5 Nov 2018 Facebook deploys a “War Room” ahead of India’s elections Aarti Betigeri If 2014 was India’s first social media election, interference shapes as a potential threat to the second in 2019.
30 Oct 2018 #Metoo catches up with Bollywood and India beyond Krzysztof Iwanek <p>The bollywood actor who triggered the #metoo movement in India was initially censured for her complaints.</p>
24 Oct 2018 India’s Arctic energy partnership with Russia Stephen Blank The enduring ties between Moscow and New Delhi have expanded again – in billions of ways.
22 Oct 2018 Thawing tensions in the Himalaya Alexander Davis , Lauren Gawne , Gerald Roche , Ruth Gamble Geopolitics are transforming this influential region politically, culturally, linguistically, and environmentally.
18 Oct 2018 South Asia diplomacy hostage to a bitter legacy Syed Badrul Ahsan Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – the neighbourhood just can’t seem to get along.
11 Oct 2018 Missing in action: India’s aircraft carriers Himanil Raina How is it that an Indian aircraft carrier has never been employed in a conflict?
4 Oct 2018 India’s airlines take off and hit turbulence Aarti Betigeri Affordability is not always matched by rigorous safety for the world’s fastest growing air travel market.
27 Sep 2018 India's game-changing health care initiative Aarti Betigeri Modicare could have wide-ranging economic and social benefits, but where will the money come from?
20 Sep 2018 The other Rohingya crisis Elise Thomas Away from Bangladesh, another danger may be brewing for the Rohingya refugees, those who fled to India.
11 Sep 2018 India’s navy: between carriers and patrol boats Prakash Gopal The blue water ambition of India’s navy runs the risk of being diluted by constabulary duties closer to home.
11 Sep 2018 China’s trans-Himalayan tango with Nepal Stuart Lau After Doklam, confrontation has given way to economic contest, and perhaps the real China-India rivalry is yet to start.
10 Sep 2018 India-US: two plus two equals hopes and troubles Stuti Bhatnagar The growing American interest in India has led to optimism for future cooperation – but significant hurdles remain.
3 Sep 2018 Beleaguered Bangladesh and big neighbour trouble Syed Badrul Ahsan A register to record citizens in India’s Assam raises fears four million Bengali-speaking residents could be forced out.
29 Aug 2018 Why is India building the world’s tallest statue? Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran Ballooning costs amid global competition for bragging rights should prompt India to invest more in existing attractions.
27 Aug 2018 India: the north-south disparity Aarti Betigeri Engaging India means recognising vast differences between culturally diverse states and varied governance standards.
2 Aug 2018 India: don’t blame WhatsApp for the lynch mobs Niraja Gopal Jayal In a climate of hate, vigilantism has been allowed to run amok, and the perpetrators of violence enjoy impunity.
1 Aug 2018 Against female genital mutilation in India Shuriah Niazi A petition campaign has sparked debate on a cruel practice too long ignored in India’s Dawoodi Bohra community.
24 Jul 2018 India: a “major power” still below its potential Alyssa Ayres Despite ranking fourth in the Asia Power Index, to leap the gap, India may need to rethink the “cost” of alignment.
23 Jul 2018 The US shadow over India’s Iran policy Stuti Bhatnagar <p>Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran has created a test for New Delhi’s relations with Tehran.</p>
20 Jul 2018 A blueprint for India–Australia economic relations Shyam Saran The strategic convergence between the countries is not matched by strong economic and commercial relations.
18 Jul 2018 India’s demographic timebomb Aarti Betigeri Without a manufacturing base to provide mass employment, the country faces potholes on its growth journey.
17 Jul 2018 Australia and India: different worlds Alexander Davis Australia wants India to support its “rules based order”, but does New Delhi want the same rules?
14 Jul 2018 Why India is buying the world’s emptiest airport David Brewster Geopolitical rivalry between big powers sometimes yields odd results.
6 Jul 2018 Poor man’s cigarette: India’s unspoken epidemic Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran Watered-down regulation of the “bidi” industry has created disastrous consequences for smokers and the country alike.
27 Jun 2018 The “unsinkable” island is no substitute Abhijit Singh Aircraft carriers have a strategic and demonstrative impact no fortified island can replicate.
25 Jun 2018 India’s Nipah virus outbreak and misleading media Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran Unnecessary panic was sparked after social and traditional media alike disseminated distorted information.
21 Jun 2018 Selective outrage: Priyanka Chopra and the “Quantico” controversy Krzysztof Iwanek Even fiction can attract fringe outrage in a bid to capitalise on prime-time attention.
20 Jun 2018 Glug, glug, glug: India’s interest in unsinkable aircraft carriers David Brewster As India looks to act East in response to China’s rise, investment in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands might make more sense than expensive floating status symbols.
7 Jun 2018 Kashmir: walking the line Stuti Bhatnagar Despite a new agreement after a spike in ceasefire violations, Kashmir continues to divide India–Pakistan relations.
4 Jun 2018 Modi plays by the “rules” at Shangri-La Ian Hall The Indian Prime Minister intended to reassure, and hinted only obliquely at some of the challenges confronting India and the region.
1 Jun 2018 India: guiltless children in prison Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran More than 1800 children languish in Indian jails with their imprisoned mothers, often as a consequence of bureaucratic incompetence.
10 May 2018 The India–China summit in Wuhan was no reset Dhruva Jaishankar The meeting between Modi and Xi was not a step towards a lasting thaw in relations between Beijing and Delhi.
3 May 2018 India’s struggle for the soul of the Indo-Pacific Samir Saran , Abhijit Singh New Delhi must gear up for a sustained struggle to ensure openness, transparency, and a healthy balance of power.
3 May 2018 Star wars: Tamil actors enter India’s political fray Krzysztof Iwanek In cinema-crazy India, actors can easily be more popular than most politicians.
1 May 2018 India’s political roller coaster Priya Chacko Popularity in north India may be hard-won by the BJP.
30 Apr 2018 India: death penalty for rape ignores justice failings Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran Imposing capital punishment is no fix for a chronic lack of trust in police and the courts.
17 Apr 2018 A new high: India–Japan defence links Purnendra Jain A new deal for amphibious aircraft shows just how far ties between the two countries have come.
27 Mar 2018 Why are some Indian movies made tax-free? Krzysztof Iwanek Tax exemption allows Indian states to exercise moral authority over cinema, and to promote select actors and producers.
19 Mar 2018 Sexual violence back to the fore in India Murali Krishnan Little has changed since 2012 when a gang rape in Delhi sparked global outrage.
23 Feb 2018 India’s rivalry with China, from the mountains to the sea Brendan Thomas-Noone During the Doklam crisis, New Dehli apparently tried to send a signal to Beijing with its nuclear missile submarine.
15 Feb 2018 Indian Ocean base race: India responds David Brewster Access to naval facilities in Oman could see a greater Indian naval presence in the Persian Gulf.
2 Feb 2018 India’s intolerance is hurting the country Murali Krishnan Violent protests against the release of the film Padmaavat have fuelled fears about free speech and religious intolerance.
25 Jan 2018 Asia’s escalating missile race Brendan Thomas-Noone Last year saw a surge in testing and deployment of both ballistic and cruise missile technology throughout the Indo-Pacific.
24 Jan 2018 The China factor in India’s commitment to ASEAN Chietigj Bajpaee India's position on ASEAN reflects an ambition to create a bulwark against the emergence of a Sino-centric regional order.
16 Jan 2018 What Rahul Gandhi’s rise means for Indian politics Priya Chacko Often derided for a lack of charisma, Rahul Gandhi proved an unexpectedly strong campaigner in his first test as leader.
15 Jan 2018 Babri Masjid – India’s flashpoint Murali Krishnan The demolition of a mosque in Ayodhya has cast a long shadow over India's politics.