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The writer is former lieutenant-governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry
    Former prime minister Manmohan Singh delivers lecture on 70th Anniversary of our Independence-Strengthening the Roots of our Democracy during the Ist Prof. S.B. Rangnekar Memorial Oration at Punjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Spirit' and timing wasn't accidental'

    Manmohan Singh did not personally comment then, or now, on this obvious sleight.

    22 Jan 2019 2:12 AM IST

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    Hype and scepticism prevails over China's new Mother of all Bombs'

    All global conflicts since the Second World War have necessitated the exclusive deployment of “conventional”...

    14 Jan 2019 12:17 AM IST

    National Flag of the Peoples Republic of China (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Chinese lesson: How not to tackle radicalisation

    The world in general, and the Islamic world in particular, will have to take a principled stand against China's...

    28 Nov 2018 7:18 AM IST

    The predominant tactic copied and deployed by the Tamil Tigers was through the suicide vests that had killed Indias former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. (Representational image)Opinion
    Lone wolf', sniper hits may see a spurt in J&K

    The epicentre and levers of angst will more and more emanate from within the Valley, as opposed to across the border.

    14 Nov 2018 8:13 AM IST

    Imran Khans desperate pitch to raise money from the Saudis had led him to attend the Future Investment Initiative Conference , even when many others preferred avoiding the conference, given the infamous unravelling of the Saudi handiwork in the Khashoggi case. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Decoding the Riyadh-Islamabad quid pro quo

    Saudi Arabia in particular has had a special relationship with Pakistan, with Islamabad getting described as Saudi...

    5 Nov 2018 12:10 AM IST

    Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Imran's mistakes perpetuate old narrative

    The second sign of sovereign intransigence and policy-perpetuity were in the usual handling of the India-Pakistan...

    23 Sept 2018 7:37 AM IST

    Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Will Army give Imran leeway to reset' Pak?

    Early optics suggests a more collaborative and inclusive politico-military approach.

    13 Sept 2018 7:24 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaOpinion
    Afspa Supreme Court plea: Symptomatic of a deeper problem

    There is also no additional rupee in the soldier's pay structure, owing to working under Afspa-covered areas,...

    3 Sept 2018 12:15 AM IST

    The socio-economic Naxalite movement of the 1960s and 70s was the harbinger of the modern-day Maoist movement, with various state governments insisting solely on its law and order imperatives. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Pitfalls of broken promises: It's a long history

    The curse of insincere and impossible electioneering “promises” has haunted India for long.

    16 Aug 2018 7:39 AM IST

    Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran KhanOpinion
    Guard against Imran's political reverse swings

    Since his cricketing days, Mr Khan has developed a personality that has been larger-than-life.

    31 July 2018 8:04 AM IST

    Students of Islamic Organizations (SIO) hold placards during a candle light vigil to protest the Kathua and Unnao rape cases in Hyderabad on Saturday (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Neglected Jammu

    Jammu's independent status ended with the signing of the Instrument of Accession in favour of India on October 26-27,...

    14 May 2018 6:30 AM IST

    Pakistans new army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Bajwa Doctrine' spells Army raj without coup

    As Gen. Qamar Bajwa slowly but surely consolidates his power and legitimises his angst in the popular imagination.

    16 April 2018 12:40 AM IST

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