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HD Kumaraswamy, State JD(S) President & CM-designate

Reflections: Of MLAs in lockup & desi-style democracy

Today's state governors are expected to act like chowkidars of the ruling party at the Centre.

22 May 2018 1:27 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: AP)

Guessing games as Kim, Don set to make history

The two Koreas have also promised to start talks with Washington to negotiate a peace treaty to formally end the Korean...

8 May 2018 6:28 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Theresa May speaks after the declaration at her constituency is made for in the general election in Maidenhead, England. (Photo: AP)

Reflections: It ain't good to plead UK for jobs, Mr PM

Someone should advise him it's demeaning for India's PM to plead with his British colleague for jobs for Indians whom...

24 April 2018 7:13 AM IST

The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, Indias Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Reflections: Chinese tips - How to win friends, influence people

India can't match the huge investments that China makes out of its foreign exchange reserves of more than $3 trillion.

10 April 2018 12:49 AM IST

India and Pakistan flag

Reflections: Don't give up trying to improve ties with Pak

At China's urging, India agreed to freeze the border dispute and develop other ties so that trade could expand.

27 March 2018 12:20 AM IST

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will pirouette on a diplomatic catwalk in a calculated game of international one-upmanship.

Trump-Kim meet: Hopes rise for a calmer Asia

Two of the world's most dangerously flamboyant showmen are planning to meet some time before the end of May.

13 March 2018 3:37 AM IST

LAID TO REST: The Controversy over Subhas Chandra Boses Death by Ashis Ray Roli Books.

Book review: The legend of Bose finally laid to rest?

The Last Word would have been a more appropriate title for this passionately argued book.

11 March 2018 3:10 AM IST

Donald Trump Jr

Reflections: The Trumps & India - Trade follows the flag

President Trump's foreign relations have not been as strikingly successful as his business deals.

27 Feb 2018 12:38 AM IST

The tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 16th Lok Sabha formally ends in May 2019.

Reflections: Modi's Palestine visit - Mideast balancing act

Mr Modi promised Palestinians generous financial and technological assistance.

13 Feb 2018 12:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the heads of state/governments of Asean countries at the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Reflections: India, Asean - Talk less, act; keep eye on China

Asean comprises the world's seventh-largest economy and hosts more than 200 of the world's largest companies.

30 Jan 2018 12:30 AM IST

Dalit groups protesting at Thane railway station during the Maharashtra Bandh on Wednesday following clashes between two groups in Bhima Koregaon near Pune, in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

It's safer to let the past remain undisturbed

It all began with the innocent fervour of P.N. Oak, who eulogised the saffron paradise before it was born.

16 Jan 2018 12:42 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Skill Development Anant Kumar Hegde (centre) with BJP leaders in a file photo.

Reflections: In politics, caste still a dominant factor

It would be nice at the start of 2018 to wish that caste ceases to define a person's identity.

2 Jan 2018 1:34 AM IST