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Jan 11, 2013
The tumult over one horrible rape case reminds us that India faces several grave and windespread problems in the role of women in society. Read Article Mainstream views on gender equality don't match reality
Dec 28, 2012
Rapists in India were once parade through villages on a donkey. Now would be a good time to revive the policy of shaming men who harass women. Read Article India's shame is the antidote to this epidemic of rape
Oct 04, 2012
India's regional parties are flexing their muscles at the national level. But they have built-in brakes that will prevent them from using power well if they get it. Read Article A leadership crisis that India's 'third front' cannot solve
Aug 20, 2012
It should be a time to celebrate Olympic victories, but India seems intent on tearing itself apart. Read Article A racist wound in north-east India infects the body politic
Jul 27, 2012
Neither the money being poured in an attempt to buy goodwill, nor military action, is helping India's troubled north-east. Read Article Ethnic violence in Assam is rooted in Delhi's negligence
Jul 02, 2012
He holds his country’s record for writing the most crime fiction novels in the shortest time. Sean McLain finds out what keeps Joygopal Podder ticking. Read Article Joygopal Podder: India's marathon author
Jul 01, 2012
Wrong-headed pandering to the public, and special deals for the rich, have made Delhi's power supply a shambles. And water isn't much better. Read Article Rank populism governs Delhi's broken electricity scheme
Jun 07, 2012
Myanmarese refugees have a real and legitimate fear that their right to reside in India could disappear should the democratic reforms in their home country lead to closer ties with New Delhi. Read Article New Delhi's policy on refugees is proof of moral weakness
Jan 09, 2012
The US budget crisis will force some cuts in the American defence establishment, by far the world's largest. The consequences may be complicated. Read Article Will the world pay for a slimmed down US military?
Nov 30, 2011
The federation of seven emirates served as a model to Gulf countries seeking to come together to deal with common issues of security and development, so it is fitting the Gulf Cooperation Council took its first steps here. Read Article Six nations, one voice