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Harsh V Pant
Harsh V Pant is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Air defence deal with Vladimir Putin shows India is skilfully managing ties with both Russia and US
That there have been no public spats between India and the US over Russia or Iran is a sign of growing maturity in their relationship.
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As India tries to grow its influence in the Indian Ocean, China poses stiff competition
India suffered a setback after a deal to build a naval base in the Seychelles fell through.
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A broad Asia-Pacific alliance, with India as a key member, may be America’s key to countering China
The United States, Japan, India, Australia may emerge as guarantors of free trade and defense cooperation to check China.
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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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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Brics compelled China and India to end Doklam standoff, but the ground between them is still shaky
There are few reasons to be optimistic about the future trajectory of relations between Asia’s two preeminent powers.
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Why Vietnam is at the centre of India’s policy to counter China
The Doklam border deadlock should not dissuade New Delhi from selling the Brahmos missile to Hanoi – if it hasn’t done so already, that is.
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Gadkari’s visit signals that India is committed to strong ties with Iran despite setbacks
New Delhi must work with the Rouhani government to ensure that bilateral irritants in fostering economic ties between the two nations are resolved soon.
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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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Opinion: Does the shrillness of the Chinese media on Doklam crisis indicate that Beijing is rattled?
If the thinking of the policy-makers in Beijing is as reckless as the Global Times makes it out to be, we all should be worried about the future.
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If China doesn’t become more transparent about OBOR, India won’t be the only one opposing it
Without multilateral cooperation, plans for China's ambitious One Belt, One Road initiative risk opposition.
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With Islamic State attacks in Iran adding to Gulf crisis, India must tread warily
New Delhi (and Beijing) have limited leverage over regional matters in West Asia.
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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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Europe faces many challenges and that gives Modi a great opportunity in his six-day visit
India and the European Union continue to struggle to conclude a bilateral Free Trade Agreement even a decade after the negotiations were first launched in 2007.
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India may be upset by the Australian decision on 457 visa but it shouldn’t be equally short-sighted
India and Australia are at the centre of a strategic flux in the Indo-Pacific.
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India should be wary as Russia tries to nudge US out in the great game for South Asia
South Asia's foreign policy calculus is becoming increasingly complex.
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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