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Once bitten, twice shy
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 11/11/2019
» When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked away from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last week in Bangkok, it was just the latest in a long line of disappointing Indian experiences with free trade.
RCEP causing rifts in India
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 28/10/2019
» As talks for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) enter their final stages, opposition to the 16-country Asian trade pact is growing among the Hindu nationalist groups that the government counts on for support.
Asean-India summit planned for next Republic Day
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 22/05/2017
» New Delhi is gearing up for a double bonanza on Jan 26 next year when India celebrates its Republic Day. The event will feature the usual spectacular parade of India's military might in the capital, but with some very special guests.
Bimstec outshines BRICS at Indian summit
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 24/10/2016
» The latest summit of the BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- failed to live up to its hype, while the lesser-known group of South and Southeast Asian countries called Bimstec made a more powerful statement.
India's new tourism frontier
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 03/08/2015
» Encouraged by a huge increase in foreign visitors to some of its northeastern states following the relaxation of permit restrictions, India's Tourism Ministry is seeking similar respite from the permit raj in all of Arunachal Pradesh as well as parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim states bordering China.
Modi's new message
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 25/05/2015
» Rattled by repeated opposition assertions that his government is an anti-poor and anti-farmer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a massive publicity blitz to make people aware of the achievements in his first year in office.