Opinions
Close ranks to fortify the republic
The collective will of people is needed to safeguard India’s interests “A deviation from this basic constitutional proposition will damage India’s capability to successfully navigate the enormous strategic challenges that are growing because of the […]
Manipur conflict not just a local crisis
It is a microcosm of the broader challenges of managing diversity in a pluralistic society “Manipur’s conflict is not just a local crisis but a microcosm of the broader challenges of managing diversity in a […]
Crimes against humanity and an obtuse Indian stance
India’s response to a ‘crimes against humanity’ treaty aligns with its aversion to the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court “India advocates for the inclusion of ‘terrorism’ as an act amounting to CAH. India’s […]
Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook
There is every reason to believe that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would be inclined to view India more favorably than others Confirming the adage that the victor takes all, the stunning victory achieved by Donald […]
What Trump 2.0 means for India’s economic aspirations
“The rancor against the BRICS group stems from Brazil’s proposal, at the last summit, to develop an alternative currency to reduce reliance on the dollar. The annoyance seems hugely out of proportion as the suggestion […]
The Constitution has kept the nation united
November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day of India The Indian Constitution thus is a unique model where flexibility and rigidity are intertwined. While 105 amendments have been made since 1951 to keep pace with […]
To protect US democracy from tyrants, we must protect the truly free press
Honest people standing up is precisely what resisting authoritarianism and protecting democracy require. Americans and the citizens of other countries must have access to the truth if we have any hope of standing up to […]
The Ineffaceable Legacy of Jawahar Lal Nehru
“Mr. Modi personally has invested so heavily in his unrelenting campaign to demean, erase, and destroy the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru from the pages of history…………….. Undoubtedly, behind that incessant obsession and diabolic mindset is […]
Trump 2.0 won’t be more of the same
The world has changed since his previous tenancy at the White House “India, fortunately, has had a good equation with President Trump. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have retained […]
Threats to U.S. Democracy: A Viewpoint
“In the United States today, an I.D. is required for almost everything we do; why not a nationwide voter I.D. law to uphold elections’ integrity? If India can do it with 700 million voters, a […]
India-Canada diplomatic spat: Dialogue is the only way out feels a vast majority in Indian Diaspora
The diplomatic spat between India and Canada continues unabated, a vast majority in the Indian Diaspora wants an early end to it suggesting both sides should exercise extra restraint and sit across the table to […]
Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House
According to calculations by elections analyst Nate Silver, the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has more than a 90% of winning the White House. The White House’s address may be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the real […]
