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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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The unsolved mystery of the fake PMO officer in Kashmir
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Does India really benefit from NRIs heading the world’s new-age empires?
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Rahul Gandhi sentenced to 2 years’ jail for remarks about ‘Modi’ surname, gets bail to file appeal
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
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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: Massive fire breaks out in a factory in Gujarat’s Valsad, huge plume of smoke covers the sky
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Caught on camera: The moment when a train collided with a bus at a railway crossing in Bangladesh
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‘A reporter is arrested under a law meant for terrorists...’: A newspaper editor on press freedom
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TV channel: ‘Will the TMC accept the Congress’s leadership?’ TMC MP: ‘You never ask Modi questions’
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Watch: Crocodile interrupts tourists during picnic, ‘steals’ their cooler box
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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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Watch: Oppression and rebellion in Independence-era drama ‘August 16 1947’
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‘Gumraah’ trailer: Crime thriller stars Aditya Roy Kapur in a double role, Mrunal Thakur as a cop
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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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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Watch: When Mesut Ozil produced 19 assists for Arsenal in the 2015-’16 Premier League season
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Football: India earns narrow win over Myanmar in tri-nation opener; Women’s team draw against Jordan
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Sports world daily: Raducanu, Murray lose early at Miami Masters; Man United ownership race heats up
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Swiss Open Super 300: Prannoy beats Shi; Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu progress too but Sen bows out
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Watch, India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav dimisses Alex Carey with a superb delivery in Chennai ODI