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Managing ties with US, signing deal with Iran

Recently India and Iran signed a ten-year contract to develop and operate the Iranian port of Chabahar. For India the port offers access to landlocked Central Asian republics as also Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan which denies India use of its land routes.

Contrasting views

The conflict in Gaza has not only strained Israel’s military and economic resources but has also exposed deep rifts within its government.

Europe’s Discontent

With elections to the European Parliament scheduled from June 6 to 9, the continent stands at a critical juncture.

Politicians, Plutocrats

I n a poor country like India, public representatives had to appear poor to garner sympathy from their constituents. It was no accident that Mahatma Gandhi, a barrister from Inner Temple, after coming to India from South Africa, always wore only a dhoti.

Learning from West’s mistakes  

In India as in most other developing countries, there is huge admiration for the prestigious universities of Western countries and it is the dream of many brilliant students (not to mention their parents) to get opportunities to study there.

Tackling UP

Alliances often shape the contours of electoral battles, and the saga in Uttar Pradesh stands as a testament to this reality.

Putin-Xi meet

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing is emblematic of a deepening relationship that extends far beyond the realm of traditional diplomacy.

The Tik Tok tariff war

There is a horror movie unfolding whereby the Hollywood hero, after trying garlic and all, is now driving a stake at the heart of the Chinese Dracula.

Divergent approaches

As the electoral battleground heats up in Rae Bareli, the speeches delivered by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi at their respective rallies in the constituency offer a glimpse into the divergent strategies of the two major political camps.