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Great Games

The term “Great Games” (inspired by the French term Le grand jeu suggesting risk, chance and deception) was coined in the 19th century to frame the rivalry between the competing British and Russian Empires over dominating Asia.

French PM Michel Barnier submits resignation to Macron

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrived at the Elysee Palace on Thursday to hand in his government's resignation to President Emmanuel Macron after the government was overturned by a parliamentary no-confidence vote a day earlier.

Bonds that tie an enclave to India

Pondicherry, with its charming streets and enduring French influence, holds a unique place in India's history. Among its many significant dates, August 16 stands out as French Liberation Day, also known as De Jure Day.

Japan reaches out~II

The PALM10 meeting was held exactly two months after New Caledonia, an island nation strategically located close to Australia and a French overseas territory, was hit by riots,threatening to destabilise the region.

World leaders greet India on I-Day

World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, greeted India on Tuesday on the…

Riots in France have lessons for Europe

In 2005, two French youth of Malian and Tunisian descent were electrocuted as they fled the police in a suburb of Paris. Their deaths sparked riots in France and neighbouring countries, lasting three weeks. The rioters, mostly youngsters and unemployed youth from suburban housing projects (referred to as ghettos), caused damage estimated at 200 million Euros.