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On Rahul’s resignation and Congress’ future

If Rahul Gandhi was to now withdraw his resignation, his credibility would suffer a near fatal political blow.   The first session of the Indian National...

On Rahul’s resignation and Congress’ future

If Rahul Gandhi was to now withdraw his resignation, his credibility would suffer a near fatal political blow.   The first session of the Indian National...

On Rahul’s resignation and Congress’ future

If Rahul Gandhi was to now withdraw his resignation, his credibility would suffer a near fatal political blow.   The first session of the Indian National...

Conversations with C. Rajagopalachari

I have been re-reading Rajmohan Gandhi’s biography of his maternal grandfather, Chakravarty Rajagopalachari. His name consisted of 26 letters. Mahatma Gandhi reduced it to six...

Conversations with C. Rajagopalachari

I have been re-reading Rajmohan Gandhi’s biography of his maternal grandfather, Chakravarty Rajagopalachari. His name consisted of 26 letters. Mahatma Gandhi reduced it to six...

Conversations with C. Rajagopalachari

I have been re-reading Rajmohan Gandhi’s biography of his maternal grandfather, Chakravarty Rajagopalachari. His name consisted of 26 letters. Mahatma Gandhi reduced it to six...

No place for happiness in politics

Congress is in the midst of a serious political paralysis, but it’s not yet time to write its obituary.   The founding father of Pakistan, M.A....

No place for happiness in politics

Congress is in the midst of a serious political paralysis, but it’s not yet time to write its obituary.   The founding father of Pakistan, M.A....

No place for happiness in politics

Congress is in the midst of a serious political paralysis, but it’s not yet time to write its obituary.   The founding father of Pakistan, M.A....

Majority in Khan Market from middle class

Civil servants and members of the armed forces seen in the gang abode do not have bulging bank accounts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a...

Majority in Khan Market from middle class

Civil servants and members of the armed forces seen in the gang abode do not have bulging bank accounts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a...

Majority in Khan Market from middle class

Civil servants and members of the armed forces seen in the gang abode do not have bulging bank accounts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a...

How Congress functions, or does not

Those in the party who imagine Congress will reinvent itself shortly are under perilous delusion.   Whether Rahul Gandhi remains Congress president or not, he will...

How Congress functions, or does not

Those in the party who imagine Congress will reinvent itself shortly are under perilous delusion.   Whether Rahul Gandhi remains Congress president or not, he will...

How Congress functions, or does not

Those in the party who imagine Congress will reinvent itself shortly are under perilous delusion.   Whether Rahul Gandhi remains Congress president or not, he will...

Modi opens second term as a statesman

Narendra Modi is perhaps destined to be the maker of India of the 21st century.   On 23 May, not the political weather but the political...

Modi opens second term as a statesman

Narendra Modi is perhaps destined to be the maker of India of the 21st century.   On 23 May, not the political weather but the political...

Modi opens second term as a statesman

Narendra Modi is perhaps destined to be the maker of India of the 21st century.   On 23 May, not the political weather but the political...

Sure-footed Modi set poll narrative

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ slogan was a monumental disaster.   In the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sure-footed. The Congress—read Rahul Gandhi—was...

Sure-footed Modi set poll narrative

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ slogan was a monumental disaster.   In the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sure-footed. The Congress—read Rahul Gandhi—was...

Sure-footed Modi set poll narrative

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ slogan was a monumental disaster.   In the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sure-footed. The Congress—read Rahul Gandhi—was...

My memory of Bob Hawke

He was Australian Prime Minister for nine years and succeeded in changing Australia’s international profile.   Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Hawke died on Thursday aged...

My memory of Bob Hawke

He was Australian Prime Minister for nine years and succeeded in changing Australia’s international profile.   Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Hawke died on Thursday aged...

My memory of Bob Hawke

He was Australian Prime Minister for nine years and succeeded in changing Australia’s international profile.   Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Hawke died on Thursday aged...

India cannot afford to lower guard on terror

The chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed has been declared an international terrorist by the UN Security Council.   On Wednesday, 1 May, the monstrous and murderous terrorist, Masood...

India cannot afford to lower guard on terror

The chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed has been declared an international terrorist by the UN Security Council.   On Wednesday, 1 May, the monstrous and murderous terrorist, Masood...

India cannot afford to lower guard on terror

The chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed has been declared an international terrorist by the UN Security Council.   On Wednesday, 1 May, the monstrous and murderous terrorist, Masood...

Needed, skilful handling of the Lanka situation

ISIS has taken responsibility for the attack. India is in a difficult position. We cannot remain indifferent.   Last Sunday, nine Muslim suicide bombers killed 253...

Needed, skilful handling of the Lanka situation

ISIS has taken responsibility for the attack. India is in a difficult position. We cannot remain indifferent.   Last Sunday, nine Muslim suicide bombers killed 253...

Needed, skilful handling of the Lanka situation

ISIS has taken responsibility for the attack. India is in a difficult position. We cannot remain indifferent.   Last Sunday, nine Muslim suicide bombers killed 253...

Punjab tries to connect youths with their roots

Punjab CM aims to familiarise young boys and girls of Punjabi origin with their heritage and history.   An imaginative programme, “Connect with your Roots”, was...

Punjab tries to connect youths with their roots

Punjab CM aims to familiarise young boys and girls of Punjabi origin with their heritage and history.   An imaginative programme, “Connect with your Roots”, was...

Punjab tries to connect youths with their roots

Punjab CM aims to familiarise young boys and girls of Punjabi origin with their heritage and history.   An imaginative programme, “Connect with your Roots”, was...

Fascinating insights into Babur’s life

How Babur saved Humayun’s life has been narrated in the past. This book tells what actually happened.   Babur Nama is among the literary treasures available...

Fascinating insights into Babur’s life

How Babur saved Humayun’s life has been narrated in the past. This book tells what actually happened.   Babur Nama is among the literary treasures available...

Fascinating insights into Babur’s life

How Babur saved Humayun’s life has been narrated in the past. This book tells what actually happened.   Babur Nama is among the literary treasures available...

Butcher of Jallianwala, a hero in England

General Dyer was malignance personified. His action ensured the rapid end of the British Empire.      On 13 April is the hundredth anniversary of the brutal...

Butcher of Jallianwala, a hero in England

General Dyer was malignance personified. His action ensured the rapid end of the British Empire.      On 13 April is the hundredth anniversary of the brutal...

Butcher of Jallianwala, a hero in England

General Dyer was malignance personified. His action ensured the rapid end of the British Empire.      On 13 April is the hundredth anniversary of the brutal...

Chandigarh, elections and other musings

Speculation about the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections is now reaching epidemic proportions.   I have spent the last week in Chandigarh. It is the...

Chandigarh, elections and other musings

Speculation about the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections is now reaching epidemic proportions.   I have spent the last week in Chandigarh. It is the...

Chandigarh, elections and other musings

Speculation about the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections is now reaching epidemic proportions.   I have spent the last week in Chandigarh. It is the...

New Zealand PM leads by example

Following the mosque massacre, she lost no time in banning the manufacture and sale of lethal weapons.   “They are us”. These three words spoken by...

New Zealand PM leads by example

Following the mosque massacre, she lost no time in banning the manufacture and sale of lethal weapons.   “They are us”. These three words spoken by...

New Zealand PM leads by example

Following the mosque massacre, she lost no time in banning the manufacture and sale of lethal weapons.   “They are us”. These three words spoken by...

Now that the general elections are here

Our democracy has taken root. But in my judgement our democracy is yet to reach its apotheosis.   By the end of May 2019, we shall...

Now that the general elections are here

Our democracy has taken root. But in my judgement our democracy is yet to reach its apotheosis.   By the end of May 2019, we shall...

Now that the general elections are here

Our democracy has taken root. But in my judgement our democracy is yet to reach its apotheosis.   By the end of May 2019, we shall...

Pak media’s India coverage can be outrageous

TV channels and retired generals and air marshals and self-appointed experts keep stoking the diplomatic fires.   One of the constant irritations an Indian diplomat faces...

Pak media’s India coverage can be outrageous

TV channels and retired generals and air marshals and self-appointed experts keep stoking the diplomatic fires.   One of the constant irritations an Indian diplomat faces...

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