The India story has gone sour. Though its economy will keep getting bigger, there’s a marked downward swing — from a healthy eight per cent growth a year ago to less than seven now. Is it the end of India’s high growth dream?

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As the country celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Agenda looks back at its array of streams, its blockbuster films and, of course, its superstars

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France is likely to get a new President soon. Utpal Kumar, after a visit to Paris and a few other French cities, finds out why  Sarkozy has failed to impress voters despite performing reasonably well, and what a socialist victory means for a crisis-hit Europe

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India and France have several similarities. The two are vibrant democracies with common opportunities and challenges. Also, France has stood by India at several crucial moments. Yet, they took decades to come together in a big way. Utpal Kumar wonders if the Rafale deal would do the trick

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited Delhi last week amid much fanfare, hogging limelight in Indian media and providing the much-needed lifeline to ‘peaceniks’ in the two countries. But has anything really changed for good in the subcontinent?

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Never since Independence has the Army — one of the few institutions that continues to be respected in the country been subjected to so much unwarranted mudslinging as in recent days. A veteran talks about changing times

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Hindi cinema has now been able to insulate itself from the phenomenon of hits and flops, particularly when a Khan is part of the scheme, thanks to changing technology and the availability of numerous exhibition platforms and revenue opportunities

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With India voting in favour of the anti-Sri Lanka resolution at the UN Human Rights Council, Delhi finds itself in a precarious position in Colombo vis-à-vis Beijing. Worse, it’s likely to make  the lives of Tamils more difficult in the island nation

Imran Khan is on a high. From being a fringe player in Pakistani politics for over a decade, he has suddenly become the most likely contender for the top position in the country. UTPAL KUMAR, however, doesn’t really cherish the moment

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In 1951, Major Bob Khathing commanded a force of 200 soldiers and re-established India’s sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, much to the annoyance of Jawaharlal Nehru. Sidharth Mishra profiles his life and work on his 100th birth anniversary

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