India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products, notes Rajaram Panda. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   The 37th ASEAN Summit......

How Modi can thwart Xi

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.''India has to emerge as a strong economic power.''Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a......

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open......

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

'China feels India will be hard-pressed not to go after China because we are so badly dependent on them -- and that is the reality.' IMAGE: A protest against Chinese goods in Bhopal. Photograph:......

4 reasons why India said no to RCEP

'It seems a wiser decision to pull out at the right moment than regret after joining the pact,' explains Dr Rahul Mishra. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi speaks at the ASEAN-India......

China strikes conciliatory note on India's RCEP snub

China said on Tuesday that it will follow the principle of "mutual understanding and accommodation" to resolve the outstanding issues raised by India for not joining the Beijing-backed mega......

India opts out of RCEP as 'key concerns not addressed'

India has been forcefully raising the issue of market access as well as protected lists of goods mainly to shield its domestic market as there have been fears that the country may be flooded with......