Foreign Policy
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Expecting action against those who attacked Indian diplomatic offices abroad: S Jaishankar
The external affairs minister said that New Delhi stopped issuing visas in Canada in September as the safety of its diplomats there could not be guaranteed.
Scroll Staff
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Why India’s ties with Turkey are worse than ever before
India is strengthening relations with Turkey’s adversaries in return for Ankara supporting Pakistan on Kashmir.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Why Indian diplomats are now raising Hindutva issues across the world
India’s foreign policy under Modi is increasingly speaking on behalf of Hindus from around the world, even if they are not Indian citizens.
Nachiket Deuskar
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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How the long-term China challenge has put India in a diplomatic sweet spot amid the Ukraine crisis
The West’s principal competition is with Beijing – not with Moscow.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Here’s what to read on India’s Russia dilemma – plus a wayward missile
A round-up of articles on New Delhi’s calculations vis-a-vis Putin’s war on Ukraine.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Why healthcare plays a major role in India’s diplomacy in Africa
While catching up with China’s presence in the continent, New Delhi is promoting an alternative model of development.
Dan Banik, The Conversation & Renu Modi, The Conversation
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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What India can learn from Britain’s post-Brexit foreign policy roadmap
The new path being forged by the British government has great potential of being mutually beneficial for London and New Delhi.
Ranvijay Singh
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The Quad has made a good start with vaccine diplomacy. Now it should avoid the ‘China Trap’
The group should avoid becoming obsessed with Beijing and instead broaden its scope.
Tony Walker, The Conversation
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Joe Biden is unlikely to hold Saudi crown prince accountable for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
In the long term, the US needs Saudi Arabia as an ally in West Asia.
Armida LM van Rij, The Conversation
The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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‘India’s global standing higher than before’: S Jaishankar counters Rahul Gandhi on foreign policy
Gandhi claimed in a tweet that Modi’s ‘blunders and indiscretions have fundamentally weakened India and left us vulnerable’.
Scroll Staff
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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.
MK Bhadrakumar
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Narendra Modi to attend oath-taking ceremony of Maldives president-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
In September, Solih described India as the island nation’s ‘closest ally’ and said the cordial relationship would continue.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day