Australia continues to make the top of the news in India, for all the wrong reasons.
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Political snippets: Indian student controversy not forgotten
Resisting the stereotype of the meek Indian student
It’s just as racist to stereotype people as diffident and mild as it is to stereotype them as violent and dangerous, writes Shakira Hussein.
Bollywood boycotts Australia over Indian student assaults
A Bollywood union has vowed it will boycott Australia as a filming location until more action is taken over the assaults on Indian students.
Political snippets: Ugly Australian “curry bashers”
“Curry bashing” retains the headlines in India, enhanced by an abusive Australian air passenger, while the housing construction kick along continues.
Insuring against climate change
The effects of climate change are becoming reality. The UN is helping Indian farmers by establishing insurance policies against global warming.
Two symptoms, one cause: Indians’ battle for education
Two apparently unconnected events have shocked us: brutal attacks on Indian students in Australia and medical colleges auctioning ‘seats’ to the highest bidder. There’s a common link, argues Shankar Raghuraman.
Street louts have got nothing on the policy hooligans
While concerns for personal safety may be one very good reason why Indian students have suddenly becoming mobilised, there are other factors operating behind the scenes, writes Peter Quiddington.
Crikey wrap: Indian press on Australia’s racism
The spotlight on Australia’s racist underbelly comes amid fears our reputation as a destination for Indian students is on the line.
Political snippets: Tensions running hot in India
In light of recent tension between India and Australia, Richard Farmer calls for an alcohol-free game of cricket at Lord’s.
India must save Pakistan from itself
New Delhi needs to urgently help shore up the civilian government in Islamabad, says Jug Suraiya. And what better way than by finally converting the Line of Control in Kashmir into an officially recognised international border?
Political snippets: Daily Tele gets the headline it wants
Daily Tele pollsters ask the right questions to get the answers they want, says Richard Farmer.
Pressure for India’s Congress to do more with more
The Congress Party has achieved its best result since 1991. What will it do with its victory?
Five big challenges for Manmohan Singh
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is about to enter his second term in office with a strong mandate. TIME suggests five ways he can really make a difference.
India shows the GFC having impact on global voting
It seems that the global financial crisis has not had the devastating effect on the world’s governments that many were expecting six months ago.
Political snippets: Budget 09, quelle bore! And more
ABS cuts mean that labour force stat sample is reduced, Indian voting reaches final stages, Budget was boring.
Political snippets: Wayne Swan won’t get his Budget wish
Presenting the government wish list for Budget 09 (not that they’ll get it), astrology v polls in India and the increasing lobbying power of animal liberation groups.
US media quit China, set sail for India
Piracy, censorship, restrictions on foreign investment and red tape are making American media giants like Warner Brothers cut their losses in China and try their luck in India.
The rise and fall of Kamran Khan
It didn’t take long for a cricket reporter to find an Indian player and call him cricket’s “slumdog millionaire”.
The coming green trade war
European, Indian and Chinese officials claim that America’s proposed cap-and-trade system for carbon puts them at a competitive disadvantage, and are warning it could spell trouble.
Davis Cup in crisis after Australia allows free passage to India
Australia’s decision to forfeit their tie with India over security concerns could signal the end of Lleyton Hewitt’s distinguished Davis Cup career and has far wider ramifications.
Mein Kampf popular with Indian business students
Sales of Hitler’s Mein Kampf are soaring in India, where business students regard the dictator as a management guru.
English-language book boom helps publishers weather recession
The demand for English language books in India and China is helping protect Western publishers from the economic downturn at home.
Indian media in recession denial
Indian newspapers are banning the use of the word “recession” in connection with their country. Apparently a recession is only something that happens in America.
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Indian voters hurl abuse, and dinner, at their pollies
Inspired by the Iraqi shoethrower, this election Indians are registering their dissatisfaction by throwing dinner at their politicians.
Politics and cricket mix in India
Cricket provides the ground for a social and business circle higher than probably any other form of entertainment in India. 19 of 27 state cricket associations are either headed by politicians or their kith and kin or have some political affiliation.
