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MK Bhadrakumar
MK Bhadrakumar is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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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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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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Trending
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Watch: US Senator Bernie Sanders responds to memes on his Inauguration Day attire
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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Once considered India’s answer to WhatsApp, Hike Messenger has shut down
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Watch: Rishabh Pant is an exceptional talent, played a pretty special innings, says Steve Smith
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Hilarious imitation of podcast hosts saying ‘literally nothing for 20 minutes’ by a producer
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Watch: Eight-year-old skater Ma Zihui makes winning comeback after falling at the start of the race
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Watch: US Senator Bernie Sanders responds to memes on his Inauguration Day attire
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Watch: Amanda Gorman explains how the US Capitol siege inspired her Inauguration Day poem
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Watch: Tiger picks up plastic bottle at Tadoba National Park, highlighting grave threat to wildlife
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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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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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The Reel
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‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
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‘Madam Chief Minister’ review: A woman rises to power and falls while trying to hold on to it
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‘The White Tiger’ review: A driver murders his way up the food chain
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‘Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai’ review: A ghost teaches a bunch of bachelors a lesson
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‘Jeet Ki Zid’ review: A tribute to a soldier’s bravery and persistence
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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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India should make a last-ditch effort to save Kulbhushan Jadhav from execution
The government will need to go beyond self-righteous displays of 'muscular diplomacy' to save the brave officer.
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The Field
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ISL: Mumbai City FC survive second-half SC East Bengal rally to return to winning ways
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First two India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors: TNCA official
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Premier League: Man City lose De Bruyne for four-six weeks, Leicester suffer Jamie Vardy injury blow
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Thailand Open: Satwiksairaj reaches semi-finals in men’s and mixed doubles, Sindhu loses to Intanon
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Second Test: Angelo Mathews’ century helps Sri Lanka recover after James Anderson’s early burst