The Taj belongs not only to India: as Unesco’s recognition indicates, it belongs to all of humanity

When a Hindu sajjada nasheen family of the shrine performs the mehndi at the beginning of Lal Shahbaz's urs, one cannot tell if the Partition ever happened

Old allies Russia and Iran have joined another bandwagon and China, Pakistan’s “all weather friend,” will not allow India a toe-hold. The return of an anti-India Hekmatyar is more than just an indication of this

For long, the Gulf meant mainly oil and jobs for the Indians. After long years of hesitation, there is evidence of mutual reassessment

The people of Benaras – indeed all those who live on the Ganga – must compel the political parties to make effective, honest cleaning of the river and the city their highest priority during the elections. This may be their last chance