The Times of India

Art historian Ranjit Hoskote has been accused of anti-semitism. The charge is being increasingly used by the West to muzzle any critique of Israel’s actions in Gaza I am appalled that art historian Ranjit Hoskote had to resign from the […]

What’s the use of India’s decarbonisation if climate denier Trump comes back to the White House? A new climate summit, COP28, will be held later this month in Dubai. The climate pledges and actions of countries will be scrutinised. Many will be

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

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

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

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

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

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)

While the share of goods in trade is declining, services exports are booming The world is awash with reports that the world is de-globalising. President Trump was the initial de-globaliser, withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, imposing protectionist tariffs, and curbing trade

Simultaneous state elections are desirable but they should not be clubbed with a general election. Instead, simultaneous state elections should be held two and a half years after a general election. The government has appointed a committee to go into