In two consecutive multilateral gatherings — BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) — which are increasingly becoming key strategic fora for the region as they are expanding too, India has come out as a mature, astute and responsible member that is pragmatic enough to keep aside its bilateral issues and is ready to take on a more multilateral role. Now, the challenge for New Delhi is to ensure that it acts a bridge and not