Ved Shinde

Finding political wisdom in sport’s long game.

Despite a focus on domestic imperatives, neither leader has lost sight of the higher goal of becoming numero uno.

It’s helpful that India’s international economic aspirations neatly dovetail with the ambitions of business magnates.

Trump’s tariffs mantra has changed the zeitgeist – but to a habit nations have long held.

In terms of partners, Delhi is multi-aligned, but where would most Indians prefer to migrate?

Two very different volumes on the legacies of imperialism expose the parallax of coloniser and colonised.

Many in the West will be annoyed by the sight of India’s PM shaking hands with Vladimir Putin, but they should remember the shadow of China’s leader.

Forests and foresight set an isolated nation apart.

The weak needn’t suffer what they must.