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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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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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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: 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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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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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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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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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury