Foreign Relations
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As Modi visits Germany, Ukraine crisis will set tone for discussions
The Olaf Scholz-led government has said it does not want to ‘preach or teach India’ about Ukraine and may focus on energy needs and geopolitical considerations.
Catharina Haensel
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US rules out involving India and Japan in its new security alliance
The US, the UK and Australia had last week announced that they had struck a security partnership – dubbed Aukus – focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
Scroll Staff
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Modi discusses Indo-Pacific cooperation with French president amid global row on submarine deal
India’s foreign secretary said that the US-UK-Australia partnership will not have an impact on the Quad grouping.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Ramachandra Guha: At 75, India is free – but its citizens are still fighting for many rights
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Watch: 75 musicians perform the entire song whose first stanza is India’s national anthem
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‘Mind your language’: Bar Council of India rebukes advocate Prashant Bhushan for ‘ridiculing’ SC
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Omicron reinfections are increasing the risk of Long Covid. But medical help remains patchy in India
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The spectre of hurt religious sentiments: On the courage and necessity of Salman Rushdie
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The Castro era has officially ended. What’s next for Cuba and the United States?
Just as Fidel Castro’s 2016 death did not transform US-Cuba ties, his brother Raul’s exit from politics is unlikely to do so.
Joseph J Gonzalez, The Conversation
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Russia and China are sending a message to Biden: Do not tell us what to do
The global balance of power is shifting, and for many nations, the smart money might be on Russia and China now.
Tony Kevin, The Conversation
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India calls for inclusion of Chabahar Port in international north-south transport route
The INSTC is a key trade corridor project, in which India is partnering with 12 countries to set up an economic route, Jaishankar said.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: This is how quickly a bear can climb a tree when under attack
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Watch: 75 musicians perform the entire song whose first stanza is India’s national anthem
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Watch: This animated short film based on Gulzar’s story captures heartbreaking tales of Partition
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‘Bread, job, freedom’: Taliban fire warning shots to disperse women protesting for rights in Kabul
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Watch: Bear cub, disoriented after eating hallucinogenic honey, rescued by rangers in Turkey
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India denies being dropped from Chabahar project, says no response from Iran since December
The MEA said the Indian Railways Construction Limited had completed its site inspection and review for the project.
Scroll Staff
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Iran removes India from Chabahar rail project collaboration citing delays, draws Congress criticism
The development came as China finalised a massive 25-year strategic partnership deal worth $400 billion with Iran.
Scroll Staff
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US and Pakistan are ‘bedfellows’, says former Afghan President Hamid Karzai: The Hindu
During a visit to India over the weekend, Karzai said India should rethink its support to the US’ new South Asia policy.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Get a much-needed dose of ‘Gandhigiri’ with ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’
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‘Darlings’ director Jasmeet K Reen on her heroines: ‘They are simple, scared, a bit off’
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‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ review: Jeffrey Epstein and the dark side of marketing
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‘House of Hammer’ trailer: Docuseries explores alleged abuse by Armie Hammer and his family legacy
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‘Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach’ trailer: Pankaj Tripathi’s lawyer represents a murder accused
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Why India must move fast on the Chabahar Port project in Iran
The project will open up a route to Afghanistan and Central Asia while helping India side-step Pakistan.
Sanjay Kapoor
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India begins Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan close to South China Sea
The drill gains significance now, given the ongoing maritime territorial dispute and China staking claim in the region.
Scroll Staff
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How real estate has become a 'soft' power tool in the world of international politics
Russia in particular appears to have learned the political value of property.
Mirjam Büdenbender and Oleg Golubchikov, The Conversation
The Field
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Ultimate Kho Kho: Squads, format, fixtures – all you need to know about latest Indian sports league
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Indian Tennis: Sania Mirza-Madison Keys lose Canadian Open semis to Coco Gauff-Jessica Pegula
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La Liga: Barca start campaign with goalless draw; Ancelotti to call time on career after Real stint
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Premier League: Manchester United bottom of the league after 4-0 loss to Brentford
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Canadian Open: Haddad Maia in first Masters final, faces Halep next; Hurkacz to play Carreno Busta