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Little hope for these banks
By Subir Roy What the public sector needs is ‘space’ to overhaul functioning A banking system is an act of faith. It survives only for as long as people believe it will. — Michael Lewis […]
Opinions
Opinions
Open, all the same: On CJI office and RTI Act
With the CJI under the RTI Act, there will be greater transparency by public authorities The adage, “sunlight is the best disinfectant” is often used to delineate the need for disclosure of matters related to […]
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Nehruvian consensus under siege
Jawaharlal Nehru’s stature and moral authority, now under attack, were the guarantors for modern India’s social contract The mention of Jawaharlal Nehru evokes strange reactions these days, but for Congressmen such as me it is […]
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The way around China
We have ignored the spiritual strength of shared beliefs in Buddhism, to welcome Buddhist pilgrims and visitors from our eastern neighborhood. There are 460 million Buddhists across and beyond our eastern land and maritime frontiers. […]
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For now, a sense of ease
Modi can derive satisfaction from the fact that despite Chinese actions and Sino-Pakistan collusion, India has successfully ridden the storm of external pressures after the revocation of Article 370. New Delhi can now move ahead […]
Opinions
Sourav Ganguly to be BCCI president
But politicians, businessmen keep control, too The nomination of Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain, to be the next president of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is a welcome development, though the ‘election’ process had […]
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India Diaspora Integrated in Modi’s New Style of International Diplomacy
Modi succeeds but Foreign Office and diplomats fail to deliver In Public Relations, P stands for Performance. R stands for Reporting. Though Prime Minister Modi performs at his highest levels, his diplomats and bureaucrats are failing […]
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Why India and the World Need Gandhi
The great leader envisioned a world where every citizen has dignity and prosperity Originally published in New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/opinion/modi-mahatma-gandhi.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytopinion Upon reaching India in 1959, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remarked, “To other […]
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A Display of Nurtured Relationship between India and the USA Courtesy Indian Americans
The Indian American leadership deserves credit and praise because this single event has transformed USA-India relations to a new high. It should not be forgotten that the Indian Americans played a key role in the […]
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Beyond Trumpisms :India must not take its eye off the Afghan ball
US PresidentDonald Trump’s endorsement of Prime Minister Modi has been over the top. That he termed Modi the ‘father of India’ could be dismissed as mere Trumpism; but for an American to call anyone Elvis […]
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On PM Modi’s speech at UNGA
Prime Minister Modi delivered a great speech at the UNGA. My English teacher in 8th grade used to say “The proof of pudding is in eating. “ India is a highly developed country with developing […]
Perspective
Another Chance in Afghanistan
India’s best bet in Afghanistan would be a negotiated withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, for this would check the Taliban’s proclivity to engage in trouble- making outside Afghan territory. Donald Trump’s calling off Taliban […]
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Meaning and Impact of Trump-Modi Axis
The author feels confident that Trump-Modi axis and “Close ally” relationship between US and India will blossom for the benefit of both countries and promote world peace and security. “One wonders why Trump goes out […]
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Modi, Trump at Houston will be all about quid pro quo
Why would Trump travel to Houston? Surely not to only attend the community event with Modi. It will have to be for something far more than this. Though by attending the event, Trump could well […]
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Reaffirming the UN’s collective “faith to multilateralism”
“India is expected to be a key partner for the new President of the UNGA in achieving progress on his priorities. As a country increasingly dependent on international cooperation for her growth (with her international […]
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Jallianwala apology: A noble gesture by the Archbishop of Canterbury
When Archbishop of Canterbury Reverend Justin Welby prostrated himself like a penitent before the Jallianwala Bagh memorial on Tuesday, he unwittingly resembled the hapless Amritsar residents who were forced to crawl in Kucha Kaurianwala a […]
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A U.S.-Iran detente could be on the cards
The exit of John Bolton, and Israel’s diminished influence on Washington, signal a possible reduction in tensions. “Israel and John Bolton have been the two major obstacles to a direct encounter between the two Presidents […]
Opinions
Banking on the banks for expansion
“Presently, we are witnessing an interesting strategic interaction. The government accepts that the economy needs more growth but insists that this can only come via private investment and the private sector awaits an improvement in […]
Opinions
Big bank theory: On Public Sector Bank mergers
For its sheer magnitude, the scale and the ability to disrupt the status quo, the mega bank mergers announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday must go down as the most significant the banking […]
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Make Hay While the Sun Shines
US Offers India an Opportunity to Replace China “Prospects and potentials for India are unlimited. It is up to Prime Minister Modi how he takes advantage of the opportunity”, says the author. The Sino-USA economic […]
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In Quest of Indian Dream
“If there is one place on the face of this earth where all the dreams of the living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, […]
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Reignite the growth story
India will have to step up its game to matter in an emerging global order “President Trump’s protectionist policies have hurt America’s friends, allies and foes alike. His moves against globalization commenced as soon as […]
Frontpage News
The right call: Modi-Trump conversation can reduce tension
Good diplomacy is extreme flexibility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after smarting from US President Donald Trump’s offer of mediation, took a big step forward by talking to the White House. This was his first interaction […]
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Readers’ Comments
The Indian Panorama received from readers , for the special Independence Day edition, comments on recent developments in India with regard to the State of Jammu & Kashmir, in particular. We are fortunate to be […]
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An abrogation of democratic principles
“The BJP government’s move has, however, not only completely swung the pendulum but is also antithetical to the very idea of inclusivity. By turning J&K, especially the Valley, into a virtually open air prison, with […]