#Indo-Pak rivalry

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Pakistan Selections 2024 & its perpetual tightrope destiny

In the grand theater of South Asian politics, Pakistan’s post-election scenario is shaping up to be less of a triumphal procession and more of a high-wire act over a pit of economic despair, political vendettas, and regional brimstone. As the newly minted government takes the stage, one can’t help but admire the audacity—or is it naivety?—of stepping into the limelight where the plot twists rival…

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Books you would recommend on this topic? Colonial, post colonial, and Cold War Asia are topics that really interest me. (Essentially all of the 1900s)

Hello! An entire century is huge and I don't quite know what exactly you're looking for, but here we are, with a few books I like. I've tried organising them, but so many of these things bleed into each other so it's a bit of a jumble

Cold War

1971 by Srinath Raghavan: about the Bangladesh Liberation War within the context of the Cold War, US-Soviet rivalry, and the US-China axis in South Asia

Cold War in South Asia by Paul McGarr: largely focuses on India and Pakistan, and how the Cold War aggravated this rivalry; also how the existing tension added to the Cold War; also the transition from British dominance to US-Soviet contest

Kennedy, Johnson, and the Nonaligned World by Robert B. Rakove: on the US' ties with the Nonaligned countries during decolonisation and in the early years of the Cold War; how US policy dealt with containment, other strategic choices etc

South Asia's Cold War by Rajesh Basrur: specifically about nuclear buildup, armament and the Indo-Pak rivalry within the larger context of the Cold War, arms race, and disarmament movements

Colonialism

India's War by Srinath Raghavan: about India's involvement in World War II and generally what the war meant for South Asia politically, economically and in terms of defense strategies

The Coolie's Great War by Radhika Singha: about coolie labour (non-combatant forces) in the first World War that was transported from India to battlefronts in Europe, Asia and Africa

Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith: an environmental history of South Asia through British colonial attempts of organising the flow of rivers and the region's coastlines

Underground Revolutionaries by Tim Harper: about revolutionary freedom fighters in Asia and how they met, encountered and borrowed from each other

Imperial Connections by Thomas R. Metcalf: about how the British Empire in the Indian Ocean was mapped out and governed from the Indian peninsula

Decolonisation/Postcolonial Asia

Army and Nation by Steven Wilkinson: a comparative look at civilian-army relations in post-Independence India and Pakistan; it tries to excavate why Pakistan went the way it did with an overwhelmingly powerful Army and a coup-prone democracy while India didn't, even though they inherited basically the same military structure

Muslim Zion by Faisal Devji: a history of the idea of Pakistan and its bearing on the nation-building project in the country

The South Asian Century by Joya Chatterji: it's a huge book on 20th century South Asia; looks at how the subcontinental landmass became three/four separate countries, and what means for history and culture and the people on the landmass

India Against Itself by Sanjib Baruah: about insurgency and statebuilding in Assam and the erstwhile NEFA in India's Northeast. Also see his In the Name of the Nation.

I hope this helps!

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"Unprecedented Cricket Fatigue: Why are Stadiums deserted and the India vs Pakistan Game Losing its Buzz?"

The Pallekele Stadium in the Asia Cup 2023 Group A match between India and Pakistan did not witness the usual electrifying atmosphere that accompanies this intense rivalry. Despite India batting first, there were noticeable empty spaces in the stands and on the grass banks, a sight uncommon during an Indo-Pak cricket clash. According to an anonymous Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) official, the tickets…

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"Unprecedented Cricket Fatigue: Why are Stadiums deserted and the India vs Pakistan Game Losing its Buzz?"

The Pallekele Stadium in the Asia Cup 2023 Group A match between India and Pakistan did not witness the usual electrifying atmosphere that accompanies this intense rivalry. Despite India batting first, there were noticeable empty spaces in the stands and on the grass banks, a sight uncommon during an Indo-Pak cricket clash. According to an anonymous Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) official, the tickets…

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"Unprecedented Cricket Fatigue: Why are Stadiums deserted and the India vs Pakistan Game Losing its Buzz?"

The Pallekele Stadium in the Asia Cup 2023 Group A match between India and Pakistan did not witness the usual electrifying atmosphere that accompanies this intense rivalry. Despite India batting first, there were noticeable empty spaces in the stands and on the grass banks, a sight uncommon during an Indo-Pak cricket clash. According to an anonymous Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) official, the tickets…

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An Important Player of South Asian Geopolitics, named Bangladesh.

The country is also a vital geopolitical ally to India, in that it has the potential to facilitate greater integration between Northeast India and Mainland India. Not only that, due to its open access to the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh have become significant to both China and the USA. Previously Bangladesh’s importance in South Asian geopolitics was largely defined by Sino-Indian rivalry and the Indo-Pak conflict; as India, Pakistan and China all are in the close proximity of Bangladesh. But in the post cold war era, China’s growing ambition in the South Asian region and the Bay of Bengal has changed the equation of geopolitics for Bangladesh. China followed the combined theories of geopolitics for its expansion. The "Sea Power" theory raised by Alfred Thayer Mahan from the USA believed those who controlled the sea would control the world; the "Heartland" theory raised by Halford John Mackinder from Britain believed those who controlled Eurasia would control the world; while the "Rim Land" theory raised by Nicholas John Spykman from the U.S. believed those who controlled the rim land would control the world. To control the Eurasia, rimland and heartland, China needed to expand its connectivity with the outer world. But due to the rivalry with India, the opportunity of connectivity narrowed down and there came the geopolitical importance of Bangladesh. Geo-Strategic Importance for India Bangladesh is very important to India militarily. Because China can easily close the Siliguri Corridor in Sino-Indian military conflict. Through which India maintains communication with its eastern states. In this situation, India's only option will be to use the territory of Bangladesh to protect its relations with the eastern states. That is why it is very important for India to have friendly relations with Bangladesh, which is necessary for its security. India is now proposing connectivity of its northeastern part to China via the Chittagong port of Bangladesh, which will also boost further regional integration by complementing the BCIM and the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) corridors. India now aims to allow “limited Chinese investment” for boosting connectivity and trade in the northeast by using the BBIN sub-regional hub. This paradigm shift in Indian policies toward the BRI is being considered as the potential for a fresh beginning of India-China regional cooperation centering on Bangladesh, where a critical Bangladeshi port will work as the connecting hub. Connecting India’s Northeastern States with Indian Mainland Chicken’s Neck or Siliguri Corridor created the importance of Bangladesh for India. This corridor is one of the most geographical compulsions for India. This narrow corridor separated the whole North Eastern region from the Indian Mainland. Bangladesh creates a broader nexus between the Indian mainland and the North Eastern region. Because Agartala is 1,650km from Kolkata and 2,637km from New Delhi through Shillong and Guwahati. The journey between Agartala and Kolkata via Bangladesh, on the other hand, is only about 550km. Furthermore, the average distance between Bangladesh's major cities and northeast India is 20km to 300km. As a result, Bangladesh is always considered crucial for the North-Eastern region's connectivity with mainland India by rail, road, and river routes. Bangladesh played a major role and has immense potential for the development of Indian northeastern states. And among those states, Tripura and Assam are the prominent ones. Not only that, The northeast region of India is one of the most vulnerable areas in terms of security. The northeastern states are almost detached from the Indian mainland. The terrorists and separatists take the advantage of the "Chicken's Neck" and carried out their insurgent movements in these states. Bangladesh, in turn, has been always by India's side in combating the situation  China and the USA’s fight over the Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean is a key trading route for China’s energy supplies and routes, making it also the theatre of vulnerabilities. Out of the 10, the route to nine of its suppliers is through the Indian Ocean region. Securing these critical Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs) is a key priority for China. And to contain Chinese ascension thhe USA has the similar amount of interst in the India Ocean region. Bay of Bengal is one of the most important areas of the Indian Ocean Region. Due to its open access to the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh have become significant to both China and the USA. Towards the sea, Bangladesh maintains three—Chattogram, Mongla and Payra—out of the 12 ports in the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh is a prime candidate to partner with China in the hypothesised "String of Pearls" strategy and the formation of the "Maritime Silk Road." The land dimensions of the BRI consist of several interconnected corridors spanning the entire Eurasian continent. Bangladesh is centrally situated along the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor. Bangladesh also occupies a strategic position along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road with its bustling port of Chittagong as a major maritime hub through the Indian Ocean. Since the inception of the BRI, China with its vast financial clout has launched special initiatives to boost its ties with Bangladesh by pouring billions of dollars into infrastructure projects. China considers Bangladesh one of the gateways for the Maritime Silk Road (one of the segments of the BRI) that allows China access to the Indian Ocean and beyond. Therefore, China showed a keen interest in building a deep-sea port at Sonadia in Bangladesh China's Western rivals, along with India, are quite aware of this possibility, and have already initiated steps towards building greater ties with Bangladesh. It is also this possibility that has changed Bangladesh's status from decades of geopolitical irrelevance to a key player in shaping the future of Asia. Moreover, as the Indo-Pacific trade route is one of the major concerns, the Western powers and their Pacific allies also became worried. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its rapid spread worldwide have also increased China’s presence both in this region and beyond. As a result, the geopolitical attention of almost all major powers quickly shifted to the Indo-Pacific region. The US and its European allies started to increase their engagement in this region, and its Indo-Pacific allies such as India, Japan and Australia also started to join in this engagement. Quickly, they inked agreements and pacts to contain China. The revival of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) between the USA, India, Japan and Australia, the AUKUS pact between the USA, the UK and Australia, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) are the major agreements inked by the west and its Indo-Pacific allies to contain Chinese presence in this region. Apart from these initiatives, the European Union and other major powers also clarified their stance on the issues. The USA also increased its presence in the region after Biden’s ascension to the presidency, centering its policy on democracy and human rights. Such diverse interests and the nature of South Asian politics are making the scenario more challenging for Bangladesh. While many consider the balancing between QUAD and China, it has to balance between three great powers, India, China and the USA. Since the Ukraine crisis, Russia is also emerging as a power to consider in this region as it is ‘energy giant’ and also has a keen interest in this region. Gradually, Russia’s stake in these geopolitics is also increasing. Overall, Bangladesh's location, population, economic potential and regional stability make it a significant player in South Asia and a potential hub for regional connectivity and trade. The country's geo-political importance is likely to continue to grow in the coming years, as it continues to develop its economy and promote regional integration and stability. Read the full article

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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022 Live Score Updates: Focus on Kohli as Indo-Pak rivalry in Dubai

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022 Live Score Updates: Focus on Kohli as Indo-Pak rivalry in Dubai

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India vs Pakistan: Best of the Asia Cup | Cricket News - Times of India

India vs Pakistan: Best of the Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

Whether played over 50 or 20 overs, the biggest attraction of this tournament has always been the high-octane Indo-Pak rivalry. A look at five memorable battles…KHANNA THE SURPRISE HERO (SHARJAH, 1984)A top-class Pakistan team was tipped to beat India when the inaugural Asia Cup took place in April, 1984. But a fine knock by wicketkeeper-batsman Surinder Khanna (56 off 72 balls) helped India get…

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Asia Cup 2022 India & Pakistan Match Will be Decided on 28TH August

Asia Cup 2022 India-Pakistan Match

The match between India and Pakistan was one of the most thrilling and exciting, and the people of both countries were highly excited about it. They even take half days and are on holiday while this match is happening and especially in cups like the Asia cup or world cup, their patriotism and enthusiasm are at their peak. This year in the Asia cup, their match is decided on 28th August 2022 in Australia. It will be the regional tournament's 15th edition of the Asia cup. It started in the year 19884 in Sharjah. This year the Asia cup will be conducted from 27th August till 11TH September 2022 in T20 format.

Where Will It Be Hosted?

The entire cup was planned to host in Srilanka, but due to the sudden rise in Covid-19 cases, But Indo Pak match is designed in Australia. After getting clearance from the Board of control for cricket in India, games will be hosted in Srilanka. But, the schedule for the tournament will be announced by ACC soon.

Is This Confirmed That India and Pakistan Will Play Against Each Other on 28TH August?

According to a Srilankan journalist, India and Pakistan are paired in one of the groups to play on 28th August against each other. Meanwhile, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are paired up in a group to play. Indo-Pakistan's news is almost confirmed. Another match is planned for 23rd October 2022 in Australia (Melbourne cricket ground), with nearly 100k spectators. As you already know, while Indo-Pak matches, the entire ground is filled. It is like a rivalry between the people of both countries because of their differences. Last year in the T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan defeated India by a significant margin and by ten wickets which is a lot. Pakistan played very well, and this news became the town's talk as it was Pakistan's first win and a considerable margin.

How Was the Performance of Both the Teams in the Last Cup?

Pakistan's performance was outclassed while India's performance was awful, Pakistan won almost all the matches until the semi-final, but Australia defeated them. This was one of the saddest moments for the entire nation of Pakistan, but everyone appreciated its performance and showed love and supports for their players. While India's performance was the worst last year and hurt its nation's expectations, they only faced disappointment and nothing. Conclusion: India hasn't won the trophy after 2007 in South Africa, and Pakistan never won it, so the people of both nations are looking forward to the match. They both are excited and working hard to play against each other and to become the winners of 2022. Read the full article

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It's all well and good to joke about sports rivalries but please never forget the persecution of religious minorities that has been plaguing the Indo-Pak subcontinent for so unbearably long now. Our countries are in pain and our minorities are suffering at the hand of nationalist authorities, every day. Please remember that.

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5 most successful Indian captains against Pakistan in ODIs

The India-Pakistan rivalry has produced some riveting cricket for the fans, but, there is a flip side to it. Both sides have to take a lot of pressure before and after the game. Since emotions run high during these games, it creates a pressure cooker scenario for almost everyone involved. However, nothing can beat the stress faced by the captain of the side.

If the team ends up on the losing side, then they have to go through a plethora of questions- either by media or fans. Social media doesn't know the art of forgetting; memes related to India's defeat in the Champions Trophy are still on display and act as a reminder to those painful moments for the Indian fans Dhoni captaincy record against Pakistan .

Whenever a player captains his side during Indo-Pak clash, every move that he makes on the field is viewed through a magnifying glass. The word forgiveness loses its relevance when one talks about conceding defeat to arch-rivals. A captain who can inspire his team to handle the pressure well- invariably ends up on top, as most of these matches are decided during the nervy moments.

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Indo-Pak rivalry before the First Nuclear War: Revelation 16

Indo-Pak rivalry before the First Nuclear War: Revelation 16

Picture source: Reuters Enduring Indo-Pak rivalry Iqra Hasnat1 day ago The rivalry of India and Pakistan has become the most enduring and unresolved conflict of our time. The main factors behind the rivalry include territorial nature of rivalry, disparate national identities, power symmetry and incompatibility in the strategic goals. Since the birth of the two states in 1947, both countries…

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Introduction

Amritsar which is literally translated as the place of holy water has derived its name from Amrit Sarovar, the manmade lake that surrounds the Golden Temple. Amritsar was built in the year 1557 by Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Holy Guru on the piece of land given by Emperor Akbar to the Sikhs. Amritsar holds itself as the major spiritual, cultural, and economical center of Punjab. The Wagah Border between India and Pakistan is situated at only a mere distance of 15 kilometers from Amritsar. Amritsar is also regarded as the prime important place of devotion for the followers of Sikhism as the Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Saheb is located here. Every year, lakhs of devotees come to Amritsar from India as well as other countries to pay their respect to the Golden Temple. The best way to commute is by booking a taxi service in Amritsar with Chiku Cab, which ensures you a hygienic, safe, and comfortable ride.

Top Places To See In Amritsar

The Golden Temple

The most important place to visit in Amritsar is without any doubt the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is covered with real gold and is situated on the island of the man-made 5.1 meters deep Amrit Sarovar lake. Apart from the religious aspects, the feature to be seen is the world’s biggest community kitchen, which provides lakhs of devotees with a free vegetarian meal here. It is an altogether different sight to watch where devotees help in the kitchen in an act of selflessness by not expecting anything in return. Book a car rental in Amritsar to arrive at dawn at the Golden Temple, where it’s a magnificent sight to watch the Golden Temple shine during the sunrise.

The Wagah Border

Hardly 15 kilometers from Amritsar lies the Indo-Pak Wagah Border, where every evening the border-closing ceremony takes place and is witnessed by scores of patriots from both countries. It is a kind of a goosebump performance to watch this daily ceremony. It is just like a patriotic celebration that occurs on the Indian side of the border, wherein, patriotic songs are played at high levels, Indian flags are seen waving in the air and every Indian citizen gets one with the theme. This ceremony which lasts for around 45 minutes is surely going to be with you for the rest of your life. Book a car hire in Amritsar to make your commuting from Amritsar to Wagah Border and back a soothing one.

The Partition Museum

In the year 1947, when India got Independent, it was also divided into two nations, namely – India and Pakistan. The Partition Museum in Amritsar is dedicated to this event where there are antique newspaper cuttings, photographs, and also recorded testimonials of citizens from both countries. This museum will give you a better understanding of why India and Pakistan are rivalries with each other. For the sake of humanity, we request you to jot down a message of peace on a green leaf and hang it on the Tree of Hope.

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Ramiz Raja to propose quadrangular series to revive Indo-Pak rivalry | Cricket News

Ramiz Raja to propose quadrangular series to revive Indo-Pak rivalry | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja is set to propose an annual quadrangular series involving India, Pakistan, England and Australia in the next ICC meeting in a bid to play regular international cricket against India, Express Tribune reported. According to Code Sports Australia, the four-nation tournament will be proposed by the former Pakistan captain in the T20I format.…

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Indo- Pak Cricket Rivalry Flipkart Answers: Sirf Ek Minute Quiz

Indo- Pak Cricket Rivalry Flipkart Answers: Sirf Ek Minute Quiz

Indo- Pak Cricket Rivalry Flipkart Answers – Today I’m going to show you all Correct 6 Answers. You can win exciting prizes, gift vouchers, super coins by playing Sirf Ek Minute Flipkart Answers. The name of this episode is Indo- Pak Cricket Rivalry. How to Play Sirf Ek Minute Quiz? Also, to participate in the Flipkart Sirf Ek Minute Season 1, you need to follow these simple steps: Firstly,…