India

The Ghost of a Lost Final

Dave Seminara

In 1974, India reached the final of the Davis Cup. But the Government forced the team to boycott the match as the host, South Africa, was under apartheid rule. The players are still not sure if it was the right decision. Also, they reveal old grouses against the Amritraj brothers

Indian Corruption

Avinash Subramaniam

What is it about India that makes it a fertile ground for the graft hungry? Why do we tolerate corruption?

Indo-Aussie cricket rivalry

Avinash Subramaniam

There is a history of bad blood. And bad blood is something all great rivalries need

Sino-Indian Border

Avinash Subramaniam

The three thin red lines that separate the two countries

Of Wars and Demons

Open

Indian forces are ready for a big offensive against Naxal insurgents in Dandakaranya and elsewhere. Let’s be clear, India will be at war

Culture Unplugged

Faiza S. Khan

…and now Pakistan wants to cleanse its airwaves of vulgar alien (read: Indian) influences.

The Indian Art of Murder

Rahul Jayaram

We know Sherlock ‘elementary’ Holmes, we know Hercule ‘little grey cells’ Poirot and we know Philip ‘I collect blondes and bottles’ Marlowe. Now, several writers are making a pitch for the next great detective—from India

Chilling the Dragon’s Breath

Jaideep Mazumdar

Arunachal Pradesh, soon due to go to the polls, is in development overdrive. China’s designs are no secret, but the government won’t risk any transfer of loyalty this side of the border.

Somdev’s Tussle with History

Dilip D'Souza

Somdev Devvarman, India’s Davis Cup hero, was US college circuit champion two years in a row. Though these winners haven’t done too well on the pro circuit, he has the heart to buck the trend