Russia
Plain Truth
Manu Remakant
Complex plots, religious questions, political drama, fairy tales and shifting versions of reality, vodka’s story more than makes up for its lack of colour
Romancing the rogue
In the big bad world, it is again the Russian who happens to be the biggest baddie
The Great Game over Global Gas Supplies
Hydrocarbon markets are watching the West’s policy on ‘rogue’ nations for a reason
Return of the Great Terror
No autocrat as sanguineous as Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is at work today, and it’s nostalgia that drives his extraterritorial ambition.
Punk Resistance in Putin’s Russia
In her new book, Russian-American writer Masha Gessen puts the spotlight on the spirit of defiance that marks Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot
From Russia with Bolly Love
An Indian theme party in St Petersburg reveals just how well India’s soft power is working in these parts
Goa’s Reigning Mafiosi
There is no mistaking Russian muscle in this tourist heaven, but the presiding bad guys are decidedly Goan
Diplomatic Convergence
Moscow and New Delhi are updating an old friendship. Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has made that much clear.
Max Phone
This HTC Max 4G will be a collectors’ item soon. It is the first 4G phone to the market. But don’t import it just yet
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