India and Iran have had long and close cultural links, and their ancient and modern histories have been intertwined
Democratic changes are of greater importance than the drumbeats of war
As a first step, though, India needs to devote more resources to examining objectively the ferment in Kashmir, with less blaming Pakistan reflexively every time protests erupt there or militants attack.
How Chris Bayly redeemed modern Indian history from a damning critique
Social practice needs to be gender-just, but reform must respect religious freedom.
Mujeeb Rizvi was a scholar-teacher who fought the pundits and the bigots
His sobering influence will be missed at a time when hawks hold sway in Iran and the country faces a hostile US.
An outcome of parliamentary polls will be the next Supreme Leader’s identity.
For over 30 years, the people of Hashimpura have been reliving the killings
India’s jump in Ease of Business ranking is welcome. But there is much that it does not capture
Growth can alleviate poverty but its definition needs to expand to make any tangible difference on the ground.
For the seas, solar-powered ships could be what E-vehicles are for land.