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Faiza S. Khan

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

The Indian Art of Murder

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

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

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

Recession Hits the Underworld

There’s an eerie hush in the Mumbai underworld. Guns have made way for knives, sharpshooters for chain snatchers. Is the age of the dons over?

The Elephant in the Room

Being an accidental ambassador is probably hard no matter where you’re from, but I believe India makes it particularly difficult.

‘Indians are Seduced by Themselves’

So photographer Prashant Panjiar shows them as they really are

Why We Need More N-tests

With evidence emerging of Pakistan modifying missiles and working overtime on nuclear weapons, India must reserve its right to test new nukes

Business Briefing 05/09

Exports remain in deep trouble, Walt Disney's incredible play and China's massive shopping list

Obituary of an Indian Spacecraft

And why Switzerland does not send probes to the Moon

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