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James Roderick (Roddy) Evans – skilled surgeon devoted to faith and creating peace

An Appreciation

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:01

Fear and suspicion in Delhi after worst sectarian violence in decades

42 dead and neighbourhoods trashed after clashes between Muslim and Hindu communities

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 14:03

The amazing, epic tale of the Indian jungle prince

For decades, the royal family of Oudh led a reclusive life in Delhi. This is their story

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 16:00

The Irish Times view on India’s election: Modi prevails

The sitting prime minister won in good part by boasting about how ready he was to assert India’s military strength

Mon May 27 2019 - 00:02

BJP victory casts shadow on future of Grand Old Congress Party

Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party is first to get majority in parliament since 1984

Fri May 24 2019 - 16:37

Bill aims for more women in Indian politics amid poor representation

Only 7% of candidates who contested India’s parliamentary elections were women

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 01:00

Mixed verdict on Narendra Modi as India prepares to vote

Month-long poll involving 900m eligible voters to deliver judgment on divisive PM

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 12:02

‘Godmen’ and astrologers seek to help politicians win in Indian elections

Fortune-tellers, clairvoyants across country already ‘organising’ the heavens for clients

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 16:59

India gearing up for colossal-scale election by end of May

Campaigns under way reveal vicious rhetoric in appeal to electorate of 900 million voters

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 01:00

India’s Congress Party gets latest member of Gandhi dynasty

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, reporting to brother

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 17:22

A Wrinkle in Time: Oprah towers over this sprawling, messy film

Review: It’s a mish-mash of quantum physics, trippy adventure and glitter

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 09:50

Justin Trudeau’s visit to India overshadowed by Sikh issue

Canada pledges not to support anyone reviving a separatist movement in India

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 18:33

Castro dispute prompts call for guidelines on Dáil tributes

Parties fail to agree on setting House time aside for statements on late Cuban leader

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 21:34

Sword-wielding Sikhs clash at India's Golden Temple

Several people reported injured after violent scenes on 30th anniversary of sepratist raid

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 10:34

Modi’s moment at a time of high expectation in India

Tue May 20 2014 - 01:01

Modi says he is ‘up to the task’ after India election win

Thousands of people shower incoming leader with rose petals during visit to holy city of Varanasi

Sat May 17 2014 - 17:58

India’s Narendra Modi hails victory before chanting crowd

‘We have the capacity to fulfil the common man’s aspirations’, says PM-elect

Fri May 16 2014 - 20:41

A rare glimpse into Jacqueline Kennedy’s inner life

Few of Jacqueline Kennedy's letters have been published or sold at auction and fewer still have revealed much about her

Tue May 13 2014 - 06:00

Modi likely to win India’s election, exit poll shows

Significant swing towards BJP-led alliance as India’s five-week election comes to an end

Mon May 12 2014 - 21:54

Narendra Modi rides wave of anger at Nehru-Gandhi dynasty as Indian elections turn bitter

Election etiquette has been abandoned as final phase of voting approaches

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:01

In India, no shame in standing for election with criminal conviction

Election watchdog says 15% of those running for election in India face criminal charges

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 01:05

Indian politicians try to see if success is written in the stars

Astrologers, soothsayers and clairvoyants wield influence in India’s political process

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00

Indian politician begins building world’s tallest statue

Modi hopes to undermine ruling family with statue twice as high as Statue of Liberty

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 11:31