India won world sympathy when it did not use force against Pakistan after the 26/11 attacks. Israel should realise that, while revenge is tempting and may yield votes in local elections, it will not win global sympathy Having got enormous […]
Israel must learn from India – Restraint works Read More »
Mahatma Gandhi’s message of non-violence is lost as both sides are overcome with rage and passion Friends have been asking me why I have not written on the Hamas-Israel bloodbath. I reply that I have little new to say on
What Palestinians could have learnt from Gandhi Read More »
The author reflects on his visit to Uzbekistan and highlights the rich history and educational significance of the ancient madrasas in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. He emphasizes the need for India to change the negative perception of madrasas and suggests
Create Indian madrasas on the lines of ancient Uzbek ones Read More »
In 1991, India went bust and rushed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for help. At the time, India was famous (or perhaps infamous) for being the biggest beggar for foreign aid and food aid in the world. Attempts for three decades
Globalization Has Propelled India to Prosperity Read More »
Focusing on sports like cricket which bring in more revenues, and using existing stadiums in multiple cities can offset cost of hosting India will leave no stone unturned in its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, said Prime Minister
Here is how India can afford to host 2036 Olympics Read More »
Uzbekistan’s museums show effects of Soviet colonisation. Putin is speaking a familiar language Touring Uzbekistan last week, I visited its State Museum of History. It had a graphic account of the fight against Russian colonialism, the attempt of the Soviet Union to
Let’s not overlook long history of Red imperialism Read More »
To the millions with chronic pain, here are some lessons from a reformed junkie Most columns are on political or economic issues. This is on myself. I am a recently reformed drug junkie. My story carries lessons for millions who
To the millions with chronic pain, lessons from a reformed junkie Read More »
India could give small loans to countries in debt to China. That will get us a seat at the negotiating table, and we could then insist on China taking haircuts. When developing countries get into a debt crisis, India has historically
India needs to expose ‘Shylock’ China’s dark side Read More »
Western critics are not seriously discomfited by India killing terrorists at home, or even covertly in Pakistan. What they cannot stand is the killing of Western citizens. They argue that this is unwarranted since there is rule of law in
Why West’s Nijjar clamour only cements their hypocrisy on Mossad-style assassinations Read More »
Foreign affairs experts see the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. But it goes against the tenets of transport economics Foreign affairs experts have hailed the announcement of an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
IMEC makes great political sense but is it economically viable? Read More »
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