Opinions
G2 won’t be music to India’s ears
The new deal between the US and China is all about give and take “One thing is clear: the threatened decoupling of the Western and Chinese economies is not around the corner. The race now […]
Manoj Joshi
As I See It
Trump putting US soft power in jeopardy
The MAGA policy is bound to hit America’s global image and diminish its long-term influence “American soft power exerted itself not only through the dollars and cents of its foreign aid funding commitments, but through […]
Perspective
Trump’s threats portend turbulence
US President-elect’s stand on tariffs has caused consternation among friends and foes “The assumption that the Trump administration will not be a problem for India needs to be taken with a pinch of salt, especially […]
As I See It
Violence has become a part of US polity
Political consequences of assassination attempt on ex-President Trump will be huge “The reality is that violence has become a part of American political life. The courts have not helped by loosening controls on the availability […]
Opinions
Biden’s debate fiasco deals a blow to his campaign
Joe Biden’s aides had hoped that the debate would help steady their campaign. But it may have undermined it completely “One major advantage is that the debate happened in June, when four more months are […]
As I See It
Why G7 needs allies like India
New Delhi occupies a unique place as an oasis of political and economic stability The G7 meeting has brought out just how fragile the world order is these days. India occupies a unique position here […]
As I See It
The ossified American electoral system
The seven ‘swing states’ are all-important for Republicans and Democrats “This archaic system is not based on the popular vote but on an electoral college. When an American citizen votes on the Tuesday following the […]
Opinions
The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump
Republicans could well end up with a nominee who might have been convicted more than once The current Republican approach to the Trump issue seems to be to ignore his crimes and misdemeanors and argue […]
Bollywood
Shilpa Shetty, Paresh Rawal-starrer Hungama 2 to release on an OTT
The sequel to the hit 2003 comedy movie Hungama, Hungama 2 will release on a major streaming platform, the makers shared on Monday. Hungama 2 features Shilpa Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Meezaan and Pranitha Subhash in […]