Columnists
Geopolitical waters are getting choppier
India’s options are conceptually simple, but diplomatically challenging.
Déjà vu in J&K: Finding a solution to get harder
From now till the 2019 general election, the Centre will have to show it is decisive, effective and victorious in the Kashmir Valley.
Afghanistan’s brief Id truce: A window of opportunity?
A major concern of some Taliban leaders is that the ceasefire and close interaction with govt forces could have affected the morale of fighters.
BJP’s J&K exit an act of cowardice and cunning
The BJP has shown that it does not want to sacrifice its short-term interests for long-term goals.
North Korea nukes: Optics are good, but a real deal is a long way off
North Korea has also kept a keen eye on Iraq, where Saddam Hussein faced an American-led invasion after abandoning his nuclear ambitions.
Kejri’s drama is a bid to hide governance failure
Let’s also not forget Mr Kejriwal’s offer to Mr Modi to work for the BJP if Mr Modi commits to grant Delhi full statehood.
Why was Shujaat Bukhari killed? More whispers than pointers
There is predictable confusion about who may have killed him together with his two security guards.
Reflections: India as ‘Lynchistan’ – Act before it’s too late
Nowadays, the Internet and cellphones accelerate rumours. Millions of people who are mentally still in the Middle Ages share Facebook postings.
Kejriwal dharna, Delhi statehood and the Federal Front
Paradoxically, despite leaning towards a broad united front against BJP, the Congress continues to treat AAP as a political untouchable.
UN report on Kashmir is a challenge to Delhi
High commissioner Zeid has fallen for this operatic ploy while the Modi government has been mired in a one-trick Kashmir policy.