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Indian politics
The AgustaWestland Scandal: Is India's Opposition in Trouble?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
New developments in an old scandal could spell trouble for Sonia Gandhi and the Congress Party in India.
Warming Up for the Polls in India: What's at Stake in Tamil Nadu's State Elections
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
From the preparations of the Election Commission to the trends in the opinion polls, here's why Tamil Nadu matters in Indian politics.
India Takes Over From China as Top Global FDI Destination in 2015
By Ankit Panda
Largely due to recent government reforms, India has become the top destination for foreign direct investment worldwide.
Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Akhilesh Pillalamarri discuss the April 2016 collapse of peace talks between India and Pakistan.
Indian State Elections in West Bengal, Assam: What Are the Stakes?
By Ankit Panda
India's ruling party will need a strong showing in upcoming state elections for its national reform agenda to succeed.
Why India's Upcoming State Elections Matter
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala will be the next states to decide the short-term fate of Indian politics.
Will the Panama Papers Matter for Asian Leaders and Governments?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the Panama Papers and U.S. defense policy in the Asia-Pacific.
The World Culture Festival Isn't 'Crony Spiritualism'
By Sanjiv Kakar
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture Festival should be celebrated as a unique expression of diversity.
Cafe Sheroes: A Place for Acid Attack Victims in India
By Sanjay Kumar
One Indian cafe has made it self a place of refuge and recovery for India's acid attack victims.
Interview: Kanhaiya Kumar on India's Challenges Under Narendra Modi
By Sanjay Kumar
"This is a concerted attack on Indian democracy."
Remembering the Partition of India
By Sanjay Kumar
Speaking to Nisid Hajari, journalist and author of Midnight’s Fury: The Deadly Legacy of Indian Partition.
Modi: Time for a Reboot?
By Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
India's dynamic prime minister needs to reboot his policy plans if he wants to achieve real progress.