I once learnt a lesson in Dubai that I won’t forget in a hurry.  Of itself that isn’t very surprising.  I am always learning things.  I need to.  But on this oc...
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Yes is a simple three letter word and one of the most frequently used but there are times when it literally sticks in the throat. Paradoxically this often happens when ...
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I suppose it was the tone of voice that brought back memories from thirty years ago or perhaps the look of surprise face when I thanked him.  Either way, it was a less...
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I wonder how many of you are aware that today is not an ordinary Easter Sunday? After centuries of being ignored and, even, forgotten, the tiny Mediterranean island of ...
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Believe it or not, I’m starting to admire Arvind Kejriwal! His apologies to a series of people he’s obviously libelled and defamed is a remarkable development and o...
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There are times when India and Pakistan seem to behave like children intent upon quarrelling with each other. Rarely is this more so than when their diplomats indulge i...
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Could it be that former holders of high constitutional office, where neutrality is a sine qua non, are unconcerned about the message their post-retirement behaviour sen...
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The argument that we’re all hindus because, once upon a time, hinduism was the original and only religion of the sub-continent doesn’t cut much ice with me. Because...
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It doesn’t really matter whether the Modi government sought to snub Justin Trudeau because so widespread is the belief it has the impression is taken as fact. This is...
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We’re all patriots but as an army officer’s son I want to add that in a self-respecting, confident democracy our armed forces have no special claim to be loved. Tha...
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