India
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Finance & economics
India has undermined a popular myth about development
Extreme poverty in the country has dropped to negligible levels
Asia
How overt religiosity became cool in India
The Maha Kumbh Mela shows how tradition has become trendy
Asia
The US-Russia dogfight to sell India fighter jets
The Economist witnessed the first face-off between the world’s top stealth fighters
Asia
India’s other, little-known infrastructure revolution
Not just highways, India has built up its rural roads network, too
Europe
How India became an unexpected role model for Europe
Emulating India is not just about currying favour
Asia
Is MAGA great for India?
Ahead of an Oval Office confab, we explore the next chapter of the Trump-Modi bromance
Asia
India’s attempt to save the tiger has been a remarkable success
The predator is now thriving in many parts of the country, even alongside humans
Finance & economics
Narendra Modi is struggling to boost Indian growth
Tax cuts may lift short-term output, but deeper reform is required
Asia
Why India isn’t winning the contest with China
A series of setbacks suggest that new policies are needed
Asia
The Quad finally gets serious on security
The Indo-Pacific coalition signals a tougher approach to China