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Opinions

Belt and Road Initiative: China and the world

Raunaq - 18 January, 2019

China was quick to utilise its influence in developing port near strategic sea routes and choke points

Culture and History

A Grand Narrative for India: The Last Bastion of Polytheism

K Bhattacharjee - 10 January, 2019

It's not unsurprising that India hasn't been able to come up with its own Grand Narrative as the intellectual corridors of the country continues to be dominated by people of a liberal or Marxist bent

Economy and Finance

The way forward for India: Targeted Basic Income

Karan - 9 January, 2019

The choice of this new policy instrument is very clear, it should come under the Direct Benefit Transfer framework in the form of a Targeted Basic Income.

News Reports

Norway denies media reports that its PM has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan

OpIndia Staff - 7 January, 2019

Some media reports had said that Norway has offered to mediate between and Pakistan, misquoting Norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg

If ‘liberals’ are concerned about Muslims, why would they not publicise this WEF report on beef consumption?

Ashish Shukla - 7 January, 2019

The latest scientific report from the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos asks beef consumers to cut down on its consumption and improve their life-span by 5 to 7%

News Reports

Harassment of Indian diplomats continues in Pakistan, India sends written complaint

OpIndia Staff - 1 January, 2019

India sends a note verbale to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, for repeated attempts at harassment of Indian officials in Islamabad.

Sports

Indian fans livid as Australian cricketer racially abuses debutant Mayank Agarwal

OpIndia Staff - 26 December, 2018

Former leg-spinner O'Keeffe from Australia while commentating for Fox Sports tried to undermine the brilliant knock of 76 against the Australia cricket team at the MCG by debutant Mayank Agarwal

Economy and Finance