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Kabir Taneja
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This is how the ISIS tried to get going in India by holding meetings and recruiting members
An excerpt investigating the attempts of the ISIS to enter India from Kabir Taneja’s book ‘The ISIS Peril’.
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Why India abstained from the Syria ceasefire vote at the UN
Cold realities of geopolitics seem to have trumped any concerns over a humanitarian crisis in Aleppo.
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The road to Damascus: What explains India’s upcoming outreach to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
India’s main concern is the rise of ISIS and the wellbeing of more than seven million Indians working in the larger West Asia region.
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Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Trial court judge apologises before Allahabad High Court for discriminating against Muslim lawyer
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'Hello, this is John Doe, are you interested in secret data?'... and then came the Panama Papers
German journalist Frederik Obermaier on making sense of the biggest data leak in history.
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Why India is worried about China’s ambitious One Belt One Road initiative
For New Delhi, OBOR may be a potential economic opportunity but it also threatens India’s interests.
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Why TAPI pipeline plan may force India to negotiate with the Taliban
A ground-breaking ceremony was performed for the 1,735-km Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline this weekend. But many hurdles still remain.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Why India needs to end its doublespeak on the Syrian conflict
While New Delhi has consistently maintained that dialogue is the only way to solve the crisis in Syria, it also backed Russia's recent military intervention in the country.
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ISIS is already waging a war in India – on the internet
The government hasn't woken up to the group's successful use of online propaganda.
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Before a dedicated officer for Sanskrit, what the foreign ministry needs is an overhaul
The ministry's existing personnel are stretched thin – it needs to look beyond the Indian Foreign Service to make up short staff strength.
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The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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How Modi’s push for domestic oil production could aggravate India’s conflict with Pakistan, China
In their effort to find new oil and gas reserves, Indian companies are looking at Jammu and Kashmir. The problem is the areas that could have this wealth fall along the Line of Control.
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Can Elon Musk's wall-mounted battery solve India’s power crisis?
Tesla’s latest offering, Powerwall, is being called a game changer. It may not benefit India soon but it does offer hope, provided our scientists and government take it to the next level.
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China, US, Russia: Partners are lining up with billions of dollars to bolster Pakistan
Xi Jinping's $46 billion pledge was just the latest instance. More money is flowing Islamabad's way.
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The Field
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage