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Kabir Taneja
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This is how the ISIS tried to get going in India by holding meetings and recruiting members
An excerpt investigating the attempts of the ISIS to enter India from Kabir Taneja’s book ‘The ISIS Peril’.
Kabir Taneja
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Why India abstained from the Syria ceasefire vote at the UN
Cold realities of geopolitics seem to have trumped any concerns over a humanitarian crisis in Aleppo.
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The road to Damascus: What explains India’s upcoming outreach to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
India’s main concern is the rise of ISIS and the wellbeing of more than seven million Indians working in the larger West Asia region.
Kabir Taneja
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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'Hello, this is John Doe, are you interested in secret data?'... and then came the Panama Papers
German journalist Frederik Obermaier on making sense of the biggest data leak in history.
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Why India is worried about China’s ambitious One Belt One Road initiative
For New Delhi, OBOR may be a potential economic opportunity but it also threatens India’s interests.
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Why TAPI pipeline plan may force India to negotiate with the Taliban
A ground-breaking ceremony was performed for the 1,735-km Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline this weekend. But many hurdles still remain.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why India needs to end its doublespeak on the Syrian conflict
While New Delhi has consistently maintained that dialogue is the only way to solve the crisis in Syria, it also backed Russia's recent military intervention in the country.
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ISIS is already waging a war in India – on the internet
The government hasn't woken up to the group's successful use of online propaganda.
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Before a dedicated officer for Sanskrit, what the foreign ministry needs is an overhaul
The ministry's existing personnel are stretched thin – it needs to look beyond the Indian Foreign Service to make up short staff strength.
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The Reel
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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How Modi’s push for domestic oil production could aggravate India’s conflict with Pakistan, China
In their effort to find new oil and gas reserves, Indian companies are looking at Jammu and Kashmir. The problem is the areas that could have this wealth fall along the Line of Control.
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Can Elon Musk's wall-mounted battery solve India’s power crisis?
Tesla’s latest offering, Powerwall, is being called a game changer. It may not benefit India soon but it does offer hope, provided our scientists and government take it to the next level.
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China, US, Russia: Partners are lining up with billions of dollars to bolster Pakistan
Xi Jinping's $46 billion pledge was just the latest instance. More money is flowing Islamabad's way.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa