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Why Modi rolled out the Persian carpet for Pezeshkian
Why Modi rolled out the Persian carpet for Pezeshkian
3 min read
Beyond the viral handclasp, Modi’s warm welcome for Pezeshkian signals India’s pragmatic effort to secure energy supplies and protect its interests as the Middle East conflict threatens to disrupt the ...
New Routes for Strait of Hormuz? Iran and Oman Reach an Understanding
3 min read
Details of the proposed entry and exit routes will be presented to Gulf countries in Muscat as regional tensions keep the strategic waterway in focus
What the India-China Statements Reveal About Modi-Xi Talks
2 min read
Differences between the Indian and Chinese readouts of the Modi-Xi meeting offer interesting clues about how Beijing and New Delhi view their bilateral relationship
BRICS Summit Day 2: Here’s What Leaders Will Discuss Today 
3 min read
After the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, BRICS leaders are set to focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability
The Sabalenka Problem: How Elena Rybakina Rose to Rule Women’s Tennis
5 min read
Two hard-court Grand Slam finals. Two victories over Aryna Sabalenka. As Elena Rybakina adds the US Open to her Australian Open crown and prepares to become world No. 1, her rise poses an uncomfortabl ...
Modi–Xi Talks: China Calls for Long-Term View of Ties, India Thanks Beijing for BRICS Support
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Meeting in New Delhi, Xi Jinping urged India and China to build on each other’s strengths and deepen cooperation. Modi welcomed Beijing’s support during India’s BRICS chairship as the summit endorsed ...
Stargazer: Elnaaz Norouzi, Shaunak Sen and Mauli Singh
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From Elnaaz Norouzi landing her biggest Hollywood role yet alongside Liam Neeson, to Shaunak Sen’s new TIFF-bound short film and Mauli Singh stepping into the spotlight with a Hansal Mehta-backed Punj ...
Ahimsa Pays
10 min read
Investors who screen out animal cruelty, addictive products and other forms of harm now have indices, funds and wealth platforms built around the principle
Celine Dion Returns: What is Stiff-Person Syndrome, the Disorder That Disrupted Her Voice and Life?
4 min read
Painful spasms, rigid muscles and heightened sensitivity to sound or touch can make everyday movement difficult. As Dion returns to full-length concerts, her comeback puts the spotlight on a rare neur ...