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John Elliott

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Opinion

Modi’s Bangladesh Border Breakthrough Bodes Well

The deal ended decades of bickering and is a rare example of India getting its regional diplomacy right.

6 min read

Entertainment

Market in Indian Artists Bounces Back

The auction market still depends on the generation of Indian modernist painters for its big sales.

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Opinion

A Year In, India’s Modi Still Won’t Talk to Press

The prime minister’s distaste for the media stems from the reporting after the 2002 riots, for which he was widely held responsible.

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Opinion

Nepal Earthquake Deaths: Blame Weak, Corrupt Politicians

Expect similar disasters across South Asia as governments steal foreign aid and ignore natural threats.

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Opinion

Rahul Redux Refuses to Grasp the Reins

After another disappearing act, the scion of the Gandhi dynasty fails to show he has the appetite to inherit.

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Opinion

Modi Jettisons His ‘Make in India’ Policy and Buys French Warplanes

A deal with French President François Hollande for 36 combat aircraft has upset home-grown planemakers.

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Opinion

U.S. Eclipsed as Allies Line Up to Join China’s Asia Bank

Xi’s growing international influence challenges America’s superpower status.

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Opinion

Where Is Rahul Gandhi?

As his Congress Party pleads for strong leadership, the scion goes missing.

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Opinion

Furor in India Over Banned Gang-Rape Documentary

In the film, a rapist expresses no remorse, blaming the victim for her rape and murder.

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Opinion

Modi’s Budget: Short on Vision

Measures to promote growth fail to convince Indians the economy is on the right track.

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Opinion

In Pakistan, Talking Books and Politics at the Lahore Literary Festival

A literary festival provides a forum for a debate on the future direction of Pakistan.

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Opinion

Revolt Against Corruption Triumphs in Delhi

Can Modi and Kejriwal work together to modernize India?

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Opinion

India’s Modi Slapped by Election Rout in Delhi

Aspirational voters abandon Modi’s BJP and the Gandhis’ Congress for third party.

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Opinion

Delhi Art Fair Losing Its International Appeal

Like India in general, government regulations hamper its commercial ambitions.

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Opinion

Obama Lectures Modi on Religious Tolerance

Gum-chewing president cites Gandhi on power of diversity.

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Opinion

Authors and Readers Descend on India’s Pink City Jaipur

Shouts and murmurs at the Jaipur Literary Festival.

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Opinion

Obama Heads to India to Mend Fences with Modi

Iran sanctions and friendly relations with Putin cause rift.

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Opinion

The Ignored Massacre on India’s Forgotten Fringe

When terrorists slaughtered 80, even Delhi’s press shrugged.

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Opinion

Modi Struggles With Hindu Extremists

The Indian premier cannot silence his ministers’ outbursts.

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Opinion

Uber in India: Unaccountable and Unsafe

Taxi app firm Uber is under fire after a young woman in New Delhi accused a driver of rape.

6 min read

World

India: After 30 Years, Bhopal is Still Simmering

Will Modi clean up the toxic Union Carbide plant? And welcome new foreign investment?

8 min read