Money Trail: Diaspora Diplomacy For Financial Whitewashing of Hindutva

There are systematic efforts of affiliates of the RSS and the BJP to influence the perception of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his hyper-nationalistic agenda in the U.S. through what they call “diaspora diplomacy.” Pieter Friedrich, a freelance journalist specializing in analysis of South Asian affairs, points this out in his latest article, throughContinue reading “Money Trail: Diaspora Diplomacy For Financial Whitewashing of Hindutva”

Pakistan Takes on India in ‘Basmati’ Rice Exclusive Right Claim

Pakistan would challenge India’s claim to “Basmati” rice products as it says information and facts had been manipulated in the latter’s application and the case was based on weak grounds. “Basmati” is an export cash cow for both neighbors. As of 2018-19, India exported to 65 percent of the overseas basmati rice market, while PakistanContinue reading “Pakistan Takes on India in ‘Basmati’ Rice Exclusive Right Claim”