This is an utterly unexpected twist in the story of tea as a major international commodity – some Chinese now prefer to drink 'black' Indian tea...

In recent years, a disconcerting 'blow hot, blow cold' approach on certain issues, has dominated India’s dealings with its south Asian neighbours like...

Even a couple of years ago, Bangladesh had nothing but a few patrol boats by way of its navy.Not any more. Now that Bangladesh is set to join India...

It seems that in the conduct of effective regional diplomacy, a delicate blend of patience and moderation counts for a great deal.Recent tensions...

A major reason why regional economic development has been stalled in South Asia is the enduring mutual distrust and hostility between India, Pakistan...

As far as the US and Western democracies are concerned, fresh winds of change are blowing over West Bengal and Bangladesh, which together form a...

For the beleaguered Left parties in West Bengal, the realisation that they cannot politically capitalise on the numerous blunders committed by the...