Neighbourhood

Is it really the beginning of thaw between India and Pakistan?Is it really the beginning of thaw between India and Pakistan?

Is it really the beginning of thaw between India and Pakistan?

Relations between India and Pakistan do not warrant much optimism as so many times things have soured but this time,…

7 years ago
“The world changed because of 1979”: Satish Jacob on the Afghan-Soviet War and its relevance today“The world changed because of 1979”: Satish Jacob on the Afghan-Soviet War and its relevance today

“The world changed because of 1979”: Satish Jacob on the Afghan-Soviet War and its relevance today

Satish Jacob was one of the first Indian reporters on the ground in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion of 1979.…

7 years ago
Oli’s India visit will set the tone for Indo-Nepal tiesOli’s India visit will set the tone for Indo-Nepal ties

Oli’s India visit will set the tone for Indo-Nepal ties

The Nepali PM’s visit is being read as an attempt by the Himalayan nation to tread lightly and carefully while…

7 years ago
Shifting gears on ChinaShifting gears on China

Shifting gears on China

As India re-evaluates its stance and toes a new line on China, it must pause to reflect on the possible…

7 years ago
Myanmar parliament picks Suu Kyi confidant as new presidentMyanmar parliament picks Suu Kyi confidant as new president

Myanmar parliament picks Suu Kyi confidant as new president

The outgoing president, Htin Kyaw, who was also close to Suu Kyi, retired "in order to take rest from the…

7 years ago
Pak: Thousands of officers lied about dual nationalityPak: Thousands of officers lied about dual nationality

Pak: Thousands of officers lied about dual nationality

During the hearing, it was revealed that 32,000 government servants out of a total of over 172,000 did not submit…

7 years ago
Uber is selling its SE Asia operations to rival GrabUber is selling its SE Asia operations to rival Grab

Uber is selling its SE Asia operations to rival Grab

The move marks a further retreat from international operations for Uber, after it sold its China business to local rival…

7 years ago
King Abdullah’s visit has provided Modi an opportunity to get Muslims onboardKing Abdullah’s visit has provided Modi an opportunity to get Muslims onboard

King Abdullah’s visit has provided Modi an opportunity to get Muslims onboard

King Abdullah’s visit is a watershed moment for Modi and his attempts to break away from the image of being a muscular…

7 years ago
Is it possible to ‘safely’ Facebook anymore?Is it possible to ‘safely’ Facebook anymore?

Is it possible to ‘safely’ Facebook anymore?

But for those who can't quite quit Facebook, there are ways to at least minimise the site's ability to monetize…

7 years ago
South Africa and the fable of the GuptasSouth Africa and the fable of the Guptas

South Africa and the fable of the Guptas

At the same time, an increasingly uncomfortable spotlight is being shone on prominent politicians who, it is alleged, either partnered…

7 years ago