New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Hence, they believe there would be no de-dollarisation that allows trade in national currencies, nor would there be any attempt to criticise Israel over the war in Gaza or a demand for reform of the UN-all issues that are critical for India and other developing countries.

That will be a setback for India, as the big BRICS nations are determined to push New Delhi into a corner. Insiders even go to the extent of predicting a make-or-break situation for BRICS and possibly putting the host country in the dock. Now, sources claim, India will find it difficult to ride on two boats.

Ever since New Delhi was chosen to host the BRICS Summit, the global reality has become more complex, with the US and Israel attacking Iran a...