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Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)

Reflections: Trump, like Indira, gets touchy about the press

Anything that he doesn't like is dismissed as fake news . The press is the scapegoat of vain politicians.

17 July 2018 7:21 AM IST

The Emergency declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the midnight of June 25, 1975 was a signal disservice to the basic idea of democracy. (Photo: PTI)

Reflections: Why our netas don't need another Emergency

Like Mrs Gandhi, Narendra Modi can also be called a directly elected PM.

3 July 2018 1:17 AM IST

Veteran journalist and Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar.

Reflections: India as Lynchistan' Act before it's too late

Nowadays, the Internet and cellphones accelerate rumours. Millions of people who are mentally still in the Middle Ages...

19 Jun 2018 7:16 AM IST

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump during their first meeting at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo: AP)

A triumph of faith over fact as history is made

A denuclearised North Korea should be welcome to India for two reasons.

14 Jun 2018 6:33 AM IST

Pranab Mukherjee with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Reflections: Of Pranab, Nagpur and the signals before 2019

Everyone is eager to interpret the former President's acceptance.

5 Jun 2018 1:13 AM IST

HD Kumaraswamy, State JD(S) President & CM-designate

Reflections: Of MLAs in lockup & desi-style democracy

Today's state governors are expected to act like chowkidars of the ruling party at the Centre.

22 May 2018 1:27 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: AP)

Guessing games as Kim, Don set to make history

The two Koreas have also promised to start talks with Washington to negotiate a peace treaty to formally end the Korean...

8 May 2018 6:28 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Theresa May speaks after the declaration at her constituency is made for in the general election in Maidenhead, England. (Photo: AP)

Reflections: It ain't good to plead UK for jobs, Mr PM

Someone should advise him it's demeaning for India's PM to plead with his British colleague for jobs for Indians whom...

24 April 2018 7:13 AM IST

The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, Indias Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Reflections: Chinese tips - How to win friends, influence people

India can't match the huge investments that China makes out of its foreign exchange reserves of more than $3 trillion.

10 April 2018 12:49 AM IST

India and Pakistan flag

Reflections: Don't give up trying to improve ties with Pak

At China's urging, India agreed to freeze the border dispute and develop other ties so that trade could expand.

27 March 2018 12:20 AM IST

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will pirouette on a diplomatic catwalk in a calculated game of international one-upmanship.

Trump-Kim meet: Hopes rise for a calmer Asia

Two of the world's most dangerously flamboyant showmen are planning to meet some time before the end of May.

13 March 2018 3:37 AM IST

LAID TO REST: The Controversy over Subhas Chandra Boses Death by Ashis Ray Roli Books.

Book review: The legend of Bose finally laid to rest?

The Last Word would have been a more appropriate title for this passionately argued book.

11 March 2018 3:10 AM IST