India-China trade hits a record of US$84.55bn in 2017
India-China trade reached a historic high despite bilateral tensions over a number of issues including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Doklam standoff. Trade…
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India-Iranian port deal a kickstarter for diplomatic relationship
Substantive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, during his three-day visit to Delhi in mid-February have taken Indo-Iranian…
Indian actors Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor remembered at Oscars
Indian actors Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor are among those remembered at the Oscars. American rock band Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder took to the Oscar stage to perform for the “In…
In a democracy, you must learn to tolerate
An editorial by Shakhawat Liton in the Daily Star looks at the role that media must play in a thriving democracy and its place in holding those in power accountable. The above…
India mourns legendary actress Sridevi
India’s legendary actress Sridevi’s passing is not only early – at 54 – but sudden, plunging a nation full of fans into shock and sadness. “What strength, what…
Iran-India: A history of culture and cooperation
The leasing of the Chabahar deepwater port from Iran to India is the latest in a millennia-long history of cooperation between the two countries. India and Iran inked nine major…
As one of the world’s leading plastic polluters, can India help save environment?
India will be the global host of the World Environment Day on June 5 with Beat Plastic Pollution as the theme. The World Environment Day is a UN Environment-led global event, the…
A geopolitical storm in the Indian Ocean
The Maldives, better known for its tranquil seaside resorts, is in the throes of a vicious domestic power struggle. Covering the South Asian summit held on Addu atoll of the…
Maldives political crisis explained
Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency on Monday prompting outcry from Western countries over Yameen’s growing authoritarianism. Yameen was…
India-Asean agree to strengthen maritime ties
With China’s growing influence in the region, India and the Asean nations decided to step up maritime and counter-terror cooperation and bolster connectivity plans during a…