Why is China Focusing on Tibet?

Wang Yang and Xi Jinping's visits signal the beginning of a major Chinese push to bring about a transformation of Tibet, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W......

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet.The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of......

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi. IMAGE: People's Liberation Army soldiers in Beijing.......

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Was Wang Yi's visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi? IMAGE: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing. Photograph: Roman Pilipey/Pool via Reuters......

What Changes Will India Make For USA Game?

IMAGE: India have started the T20 World Cup with back-to-back wins against Ireland and Pakistan. Photograph: BCCI/X   Buoyed by their hard fought victory against Pakistan in a low-scoring......

Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

IMAGE: If the pitch offers turn and bounce, Kuldeep Yadav can prove to be a handful for the Pakistan batting line-up. Photograph: BCCI   After their convincing victory in the opening match......

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Will India open with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli against Ireland? Will they go in with four spinners? IMAGE: Virat Kohli has a good record as an opener in T20 Internationals, with 400 runs in......

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

IMAGE: Kumar Sangakkara backed Sanju Samson to put up a stellar show in the upcoming edition of the World Cup. Photograph: BCCI After Sanju Samson was included in India's 15-member squad for the......

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Pujara says getting dropped from Indian team left him frustrated and with a bruised ego IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara did not find a place in the Indian Test squad for the recent tour to the West......