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The myth of Indian nationalism

The virulent propagation of nationalism in the wake of the Pulwama outrage reminds me of Arthur Schopenhauer's prophetic words in
A Battle for India's Soul

As India gears up for its general election, one must not lose sight of the sheer size of the exercise, which has been described as the “biggest humanly managed event in the world.”
India retain SAFF Women's title

Regional superpower India retained the SAFF Women's Championship title, beating hosts Nepal 3-1 in the final of the fourth edition at the Sahid Rangsala in Biratnagar today.
India general election from April 11

Indian parliamentary elections will be held in seven separate phases from April 11 to May 19 and the counting of votes will take place on May 23, the Election Commission announces.
India launches 'smart fencing' in Assam border

India launches “smart fencing” comprising electronic surveillance along a difficult stretch of its border in Assam with Bangladesh.
India, Pakistan should avoid further military action: Pentagon

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is focused on de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and urged them both to avoid further military action, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, without saying if he had spoken with his counterparts from either nation.
Saudi backs India's anti-terror fight

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indian leader Narendra Modi yesterday vowed to increase pressure on countries that fuel terrorism.
6 Indian soldiers feared dead in Himachal avalanche

Six Indian army men are feared dead in an avalanche that hit a remote place in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district bordering China, officials say.
India foreign secy summons Pakistan envoy

India’s Foreign Secretary Vijay K Gokhale summons Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood late yesterda night and lodged a strong protest against Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s phone call to a moderate Kashmir separatist leader saying such action tantamount to a “direct interference” in India’s internal affairs.
India ranks top in Asia in helping children with education

Indian parents spend far more time helping their child with their education compared to other countries of the world.
Thailand fire coach after defeat to India

Thailand have fired coach Milovan Rajevac following a humiliating 4-1 thrashing by India in their opening Asian Cup game at the weekend.
15 trapped inside flooded Indian mine for over 3 weeks

Indian rescuers trying to reach a group of miners trapped in a remote and illegal “rat-hole” coal mine struggle to pump out water from the 370-foot-deep pit, further dimming their chances of survival more than three weeks into their ordeal.
Many passengers suffocate due to smoke in Kolkata Metro fire

Many passengers suffocate due to smoke while several faint in a fire that broke out in Kolkata Metro on December 27, according to the reports coming in from Kolkata.
Kohli leads India's fightback in Perth

Captain Virat Kohli determinedly led India's fightback on an engrossing day two on Saturday, blunting Australia's bowling attack to leave the second test hanging in the balance.
India, China, US 4th highest carbon dioxide emitters

India, China, the US and the European Union (EU) have been ranked as the world’s top four emitters respectively of carbon dioxide accounting for 58 percent of global emissions in 2017, according to a study.
3 killed, 10 hurt in Punjab 'grenade attack'

At least three people are killed and ten others wounded in a suspected grenade attack on a religious gathering in northern Indian state of Punjab.
Cyclone kills 33 in India with thousands in relief camps

A powerful cyclone in southern India has killed at least 33 people, caused massive damage to homes and roads and drove tens of thousands of people into relief camps, officials say.
11 killed as 'Gaja' hits Indian coast

At least 11 people were reported dead yesterday as a powerful cyclone battered India's eastern coast, authorities said.
3 cops killed after abduction in Jammu and Kashmir

Three policemen are shot dead after abduction by terrorists in India's militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir.
India launches nat’l database on sexual offenders

India launches its first national online registry for sexual offenders in a bid to check crimes against women and children. A separate portal, which will allow anonymous complaints on objectionable online content, is also launched.
SAFF Suzuki Cup: India, Maldives cruise into final

Seven-time champions India set up a final clash against one-time champions Maldives in the SAFF Suzuki Cup following comfortable victories in their respective semifinals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
Winning start for India

Defending champions India got off to a flying start in the SAFF Suzuki Cup with a 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka in Group B opener at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
Arrest of Indian rights activists sparks outrage

Indian police arrests five outspoken lawyers and left-wing activists during raids across the country that drew condemnation from opposition parties and rights watchdogs who said it was a crackdown on critics of the government.
India decision to decline foreign aid for flood relief draws criticism

India will not accept relief assistance from foreign governments for the flood-ravaged state of Kerala, the government says, following offers of aid from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
10 killed in stone quarry blast in India

Ten workers are killed in a powerful explosion in a stone quarry in southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
33 killed as bus plunges into gorge in Maharashtra

At least 33 people were killed when a bus carrying them fell into a 500 feet deep gorge in western Indian state of Maharashtra, senior officials say.
2 cops get death over custodial killing of youth in India

An Indian court sentences death penalty for two policemen in Kerala state over torturing and killing a youth in police custody in 2005.
Fire in Indian residential building kills 5

Five people are killed after a devastating fire broke out inside a residential building in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district.
Indian troops kill 3 rebels in Kashmir fighting

Three rebels are killed in a gun battle with Indian troops in disputed Kashmir, police say.
Building collapse kills 3 in India

A six-story building under construction collapsed onto an adjacent building east of the Indian capital, killing at least three people and trapping several others under the debris, police say.