India

The Halal Way to World Peace

Manju Sara Rajan

He is India’s most voluble Muslim on television today. Just who is Dr Zakir Naik?

Crossing the Line

Shriniwas Kelkar

One man who has a peculiar interest in stepping on India’s borders describes some odd sightings.

Let the Champagne Wait

Sourav Majumdar

The Indian economy’s recovery is ahead of the curve but also fragile. Should the Government then even consider withdrawing the stimulus package?

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