France bets big on India, seals defence deal
France, one of better performing economies amid the eurozone recession, is betting big on India’s growth prospects as it concluded a $6 billion defence deal and voiced confidence about sealing …
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Hollande spark in India-France relations
On Valentine’s Day, India will roll out the red carpet for French President Francois Hollande, marking the blossoming of a crucial strategic relationship that is soaring to new heights. It’s …
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Slow growth? A billion aspirations will drive India: Mukesh Ambani
Don’t write off the ‘India Story’ yet. A billion dreams of a billion people will ensure that the country stays on the high-growth trajectory. This is no pep talk, but …
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India eyes high-value transit tourists
If you are transiting via New Delhi and Mumbai, you could soon make a quick dash to relish the Taj Mahal glory in Agra or the famed Hawa Mahal in …
Read MoreLove in the times of Gulag
The House of Meetings Author: Martin Amis Martin Amis’s novella is an audacious attempt to compress the past 60 years of Russian history with all its hidden squalor and unspoken …
Read MoreKerry power for India-US ties
US Secretary of State John F. Kerry, an ardent proponent of stronger India-US relations, is set to put his stamp on the burgeoning strategic partnership between the world’s two largest …
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Now, read Ramayana in Arabic
In a pioneering initiative to build cross-cultural bridge between the Islamic world and India, the Indian epic-poem Ramayana has been translated into Arabic by famed Lebanese poet Wadi-al-Bustani. The book, …
Read MoreIndia-US ties set to deepen under Obama II
WASHINGTON: Amid off-and-on dissonant notes about the trajectory of the India-US relationship, the White House has sought to allay sceptics, saying President Barack Obama will continue to enhance the depth …
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India-China ties: Don’t muddy the waters
NEW DELHI: As a new leadership takes charge in Beijing in March, India and China are trying hard to keep the warmth flowing in their relations as the Chinese plan …
Read MoreThe five trends powering Africa’s enduring allure
Over the course of the past decade, Africa has fundamentally reconstituted its role in the global economy. Emerging from the periphery, African economies, today, are increasingly integral cogs in a …
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