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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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Amid the Ukraine war, India is replicating what it did when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
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Teesta Setalvad’s detention by Gujarat Police is deeply concerning, says UN official
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A mysterious threesome in ‘Haraamkhor’ director’s new film
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Ranji Trophy final: Madhya Pradesh clinch first ever title with 6-wicket win against Mumbai
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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: Iraq’s all-amputee football team is on a mission to restore morale to its players
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‘You’ll have to bear with me for the next 50 years’: Shah Rukh Khan celebrates 30 years in cinema
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Watch: UK’s viral sensation ‘Dancing Grannies’ show off their bhangra moves
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Eco India: How cigarette butts can be deadlier than most plastic waste
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Watch: All through Pride Month, a museum in Mexico is highlighting queer community’s role in history
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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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A mysterious threesome in ‘Haraamkhor’ director’s new film
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Watch: Ranveer Singh tests his survival skills with Bear Grylls in Serbia
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Did a Marathi film released in May predict the current political crisis in Maharashtra?
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‘Shamshera’ trailer: Ranbir Kapoor plays a rebellious bandit in period drama
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‘The Girl From Plainville’ review: A cautionary tale of the power of suggestion
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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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Wimbledon 2022: For Matteo Berrettini, the grass has always been greener
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Ranji Trophy final: Madhya Pradesh clinch first ever title with 6-wicket win against Mumbai
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Archery World Cup: Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur win recurve team silver
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Watch: England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test – Late wickets put hosts in control on rain-hit third day
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Tennis: Kvitova beats Ostapenko for first Eastbourne crown; Tsitsipas claims Mallorca title