I wonder if the Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh understands the power and influence of love or the right of every adult in a democracy to follow whate...
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Nitin Gadkari is a journalist’s joy. He has a knack for saying things that make headlines. The knowing twinkle in his eyes suggests he’s aware of the impact he’s ...
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A thought-provoking paper recently released by the Centre for Policy Research, whose authors include former National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon and former Forei...
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The most surprising thing about Indra Nooyi’s autobiography are the delightful stories she relates. They cover her life and career but also vividly describe her perso...
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I don’t want to exaggerate but there are a few disturbing developments in the army that are matters of concern. If they turn out to be straws in the wind that blow aw...
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I’m not being disingenuous nor do I mean to be naïve but how do you view Yogi Adityanath’s constant taunting of muslims? It makes me squirm. More importantly, it d...
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I have always believed judges are rational, objective, balanced and fair. Their judgements, I would say, are thoughtful. This is why we accept their pronouncements even...
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The Taliban’s dramatic sweep into Kabul raises two questions: what was Pakistan’s ISI’s role and what do we know of the Taliban leadership? Let me share what I’...
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With news from Afghanistan dominating the headlines it’s no surprise it’s completely captured our attention. A tragedy of this horrific dimension can be riveting. W...
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They say the city you most fondly remember is the one you grew up in. In my case that’s Kabul. I spent my formative years in the Afghan capital in the mid-1960s.It wa...
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