India
As a teen, he lived in a groundsman’s tent. Now he’s India’s Test batting superstar
Yashasvi Jaiswal was homeless and broke when coach Jwala Singh discovered him batting in the streets of Mumbai aged 12.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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‘She read the book’: Why Queen Camilla rejected one of the world’s most famous jewels
William Dalrymple’s books and podcasts are reaching audiences far beyond his expectations.
- by Matt Wade
Opinion
Train journeys
My first Indian train journey was life-changing
Your life can change on a train. And I’m not talking about the romanticised ‘Before Sunrise’ version, where you meet a gorgeous European backpacker.
- by Ben Groundwater
Unable to travel abroad, ‘pariah’ Putin has Xi, Modi come to him
The Russian president received the visitors at the historic Kazan Kremlin. He’s hosting a BRICS summit attended by 30 countries.
- by Valerie Hopkins and David Pierson
Opinion
Marriage
I had two choices: an arranged marriage or leave home forever
When I fell in love with a man from outside my culture, my choices were to leave the family home or end the relationship and stay.
- by Uppma Virdi
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Foreign relations
‘Irrefutable evidence’: Canada expels top Indian diplomats over link to violent crimes
India said that was absurd and accused the Trudeau government of supporting “extremism, violence against India”.
- by Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq and Robert Gillies
This underrated nation has sights that rival anything else on Earth
Grand palaces, stunning waterways, ancient walled cities, jungles of wild tigers, the most colourful street scenes – this country is back on wish lists.
- by Sue Williams
New luxury hotel in famed ‘Pink City’ takes cues from royal palaces
Raffles Jaipur has 50 suites with private pools or outdoor soaking tubs, and has been fashioned to reflect the old-world charm of Rajasthani palaces.
- by Julietta Jameson
The $500 billion dream: Top minister eyes Australia-India trade boom
An influential Indian cabinet minister says Australia and India should aim for a tenfold increase on the current value of trade between the two nations.
- by Matt Wade
Biden caught saying China is ‘testing us’ in hot mic moment with Albanese
The president’s comments to Quad leaders are likely to raise eyebrows in China, which has been at odds with the US over everything from trade to spy balloons.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Part rugby, part wrestling: The booming Indian sport heading for Melbourne debut
One of India’s most popular sports – broadcast to 200 million homes – will be showcased in Victoria, reviving a promise from the cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- by Kieran Rooney
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