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MK Bhadrakumar
MK Bhadrakumar is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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After meeting Biden and Harris in the US, Modi discovers that the Sword of Democracy is double-edged
This was a challenging visit for the Indian leader. The most crucial aspect must have been the way the US president sized him up.
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For Indian diplomacy, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation invitation is a challenge and opportunity
Over the decades, New Delhi has learnt to live with the grouping’s periodic diatribes against India over Kashmir. But things could be changing.
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At key ‘2+2’ talks, India should take US demands on Iran oil sanctions with a pinch of salt
Despite the rhetoric, it’s clear that the Trump administration is desperately seeking engagement with Tehran.
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Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Fiction: An ageing writer gets a mysterious letter which begins to colour his entire perception
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The superflous debate about UAE aid offer to Kerala is diverting attention from reconstruction work
The Delhi-based ‘national media’ started all this ruckus by putting out the news citing ‘sources’ that India had rejected the UAE Crown Prince’s offer.
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Why Donald Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy isn’t much different from Barack Obama’s
What does it mean for India and Pakistan?
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To achieve peace on the border, India must demilitarise its China policy
Couched in Beijing’s bluster on Doklam deadlock is a message for conciliation. New Delhi must respond in kind.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The India-Israel relationship is a pragmatic one – the aura of romance is unwarranted
As Narendra Modi heads to Israel, Delhi must re-evaluate its ties with Tel Aviv in the context of West Asia politics.
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Modi-Trump meet: Why some Americans have a grouse against India’s business-friendly prime minister
Four US Congressmen tell US President that Modi’s economic policies ‘significantly harm’ American businessmen and workers.
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With Japan and China coming closer, the dream of Asian dominance may just forge ahead without India
Japan recently expressed support for China’s One Belt One Road initiative that India has boycotted.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Indian envoy’s meeting with Afghan warlord could have positive impact on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is likely to be a top political power in Afghanistan, which is now the centre-stage of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
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After bombing Afghanistan, Trump has sent his NSA on a mission: It is time for India to take a call
The USA doesn’t want India to align with the Russia-led regional initiative on Afghanistan. It also wants India to bankroll the war.
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As China issues new threat to India, it is time to take note of Donald Trump’s tilt towards Beijing
How far would the US support Indian interests if push comes to shove?
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The Field
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel