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The writer is a former secretary in the external affairs ministry. He tweets at @ambkcsingh
    India needs to be smart in hitting back at ChinaOpinion
    India needs to be smart in hitting back at China

    The Modi government needs to retaliate, though perhaps now unwilling to risk provoking China before the Lok Sabha polls.

    16 March 2019 7:39 AM IST

    Modi was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a 750-bed annexe building of Guru Govind Singh Hospital in Jamnagar. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Hype after Balakot: War politics' can backfire

    The revenge component was driven by BJP's desire to show an image of being more muscular in defending India than its...

    8 March 2019 7:49 AM IST

    The bad vibes in India-Pakistan relations has lasted too long. It has not strengthened either sides case. It may have hurt both in imperceptible ways.Opinion
    Time to show maturity and start de-escalation

    So far global opinion has favoured India as even China refused to condemn the Indian action.

    1 March 2019 3:15 AM IST

    Levison WoodLifestyle
    A British writer's adventures in new Middle East

    What makes his travels absorbing is that he has combined on foot journey with hitch-hiking wherever roads and traffic...

    24 Feb 2019 3:14 AM IST

    A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 49 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Can China, Saudis rein in Pak, avert a flareup?

    It is possible that JeM and its ISI handlers are not keeping the top military levels in the loop.

    18 Feb 2019 1:11 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File)Opinion
    Foreign policy musings as India heads for polls

    As the sun sets on the Modi government, its conduct of foreign policy stands out more for theatrical boldness than...

    13 Feb 2019 1:46 AM IST

    AgustaWestland scam middleman and British national Christian Michel James (Photo: file)Opinion
    Politics of extradition': Look at bigger picture

    It's possible that the UAE may in the meantime seek countervailing favours.

    6 Feb 2019 3:33 AM IST

    China had threatened it in 1967 when it got bloodied at Nathu La. (Photo: PTI/File)Opinion
    Digital threat growing, India's challenges rise

    The lopsided Sino-Indian trade ties have been raising red flags in New Delhi for some time.

    23 Jan 2019 2:20 AM IST

    Jair Bolsonaro, waves after voting in the presidential runoff election in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Shifting politics poses threat to Brics' future

    Political churn in each nation is likely to impact Brics' future.

    18 Jan 2019 7:30 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra ModiOpinion
    Afghan, Iran & US: Deft Indian footwork needed

    The main challenge that remains will be to keep riding multiple horses without falling off.

    8 Jan 2019 7:29 AM IST

    Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Sheikh Hasina Wajed, Delhi need to show more maturity

    The Narendra Modi government has persistently wooed Sheikh Hasina.

    2 Jan 2019 4:44 AM IST

    US President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his charge that predecessor Barack Obama had ordered a wiretap against him. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    US' Afghan exit to leave India in a difficult spot

    The outcome will depend on what troops are actually withdrawn.

    26 Dec 2018 5:48 AM IST

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