Bangladesh blasts: No Indian hurt, but a warning signal for India
The crude bomb attacks, near a function attended by the Indian envoy in Khulna, is a reminder of the dangers of messy Islamist politics in the neighbouring country and its …
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Bangladesh plans to honour 8000 Indian soldiers, pitches for 71’ war movie
By Satarupa Sandilya In an important initiative symbolising warming bilateral relations, Bangladesh has asked India to send the names of around 8,000 soldiers, who were killed fighting Pakistani forces during …
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Shifting equations: Afghanistan bonding between India and China
Afghanistan and terror networks based in the region have emerged as a new source of bonding between India and China, the two Asian giants who are increasingly seeing the strategic …
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India to host IBSA summit in June, Manmohan to hold talks with Zuma
India will be rolling out the red carpet for South African President Jacob Zuma in June when he comes to New Delhi for the three-nation IBSA summit in June. Besides …
Read MoreUS ‘fervently’ supports India’s rise
Amid a raging debate over the US’ ‘pivot to Asia’ policy, a top aide of President Barack Obama says Washington not only supports India’s rise, but fervently supports it. From …
Read MoreNo official talks, Pakistan PM prays for better relations
In a clear message to Pakistan that it can’t be business-as-usual after the brutal beheading of Indian soldiers a couple of months ago, India showed due courtesy to the visiting …
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Games they play with Syria: India can play a key role
When the first suicidal operation erupted in Syria last year, it was a clear message to the people of Syria. The bombings announced the arrival of Al-Qaeda and its affiliated …
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Welcome to “the new normal” in India-China ties
As the new 5th generation leadership takes charge in Beijing this week, India has ruled out rivalry with China as “inevitable,” reflecting what National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon has described as …
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Transforming ties: Amid violence, Dhaka rolls out red carpet for President Pranab
In a sign of new solidity in the transforming India-Bangladesh ties, Dhaka has literally rolled out the red carpet for India’s President Pranab Mukherjee amid spiralling violence in that country …
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India’s role in Afghanistan: Is US speaking in many voices?
Chuck Hagel, Barack Barack Obama’s new defence secretary, has sparked off a thoroughly gratuitous controversy at a time when the Obama II dispensation has shown a renewed interest in encouraging …
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