A Fresh Chapter for India and Germany
India and Germany embark on a path of cooperation leading with trade and security
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Why Embracing a Fireworks-Free Diwali Remains a Challenge
It's not so much being rooted in the past as the desperation to reaffirm tradition — even as contemporary life erodes its foundations — that makes Diwali crackers vital for many
The Moral Void of Markets
Markets are not a panacea for authoritarianism and moral conflicts
Evicted and Forgotten: The Pension Struggles of Resettled Communities
Resettlement to housing board sites can have dire consequences for the urban poor, and the loss of welfare benefits is one of them.
The Shadow of Modi and Xi: A Defining Element of the Summit
This week has been one of the most eventful in recent times in the chronicles of Indian diplomacy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping signalled their intent to defuse tensions with their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia. This development has been preceded by South Block announcing that both sides had agreed to patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Forging Ahead: China, India, and the Future of BRICS Leadership
With all the 10 BRICS member states (including five new members) meeting in Kazan, Russia, for the annual leaders' meeting from Tuesday to Thursday, the original five members of the grouping have catapulted onto varying trajectories that need urgent and innovative planning.