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The writer is a former ambassador
    Rahul Gandhi (File photo, PTI)Opinion
    Isn’t it time for the Congress to ‘outsource’ its leadership?

    A new leader capable of infusing hope, optimism and enthusiasm and leading it from the front is the need of the hour for...

    19 Feb 2020 3:04 AM IST

    Be it Shaheen Bagh or other places, till the government withdraws CAA, NRC and NPR, these demonstrations cannot technically be hailed as a success. At the same time, their continuity with increasing fervour and the participation of people from all religions as well as age groups signals a strong message. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Constitution (Amendment) Act: Why is there so much mistrust?

    Why? Its teachers and students excelled in fierce discussions and debates on all contemporary issues.

    24 Jan 2020 1:07 AM IST

    Hard-selling India to the world: A week in PM’s lifeOpinion
    Hard-selling India to the world: A week in PM’s life

    Modi’s keynote speech at the Global Business Forum in New York was a masterclass.

    1 Oct 2019 7:51 AM IST

    Will the Modi-Trump Texan tango help them in India, US elections?Opinion
    Will the Modi-Trump Texan tango help them in India, US elections?

    Modi described the “Howdy, Modi” event as reflective of the “heartbeat of the great partnership” between the two...

    24 Sept 2019 1:25 AM IST

    Trump at ‘Howdy Modi’: 2 leaders who are so different, and yet share so muchOpinion
    Trump at ‘Howdy Modi’: 2 leaders who are so different, and yet...

    Modi focuses on the broader picture and doesn’t mind offering some short-term concessions if this can serve larger...

    19 Sept 2019 1:59 AM IST

    Shashi sutra will set in motion a process to rejuvenate CongressOpinion
    Shashi sutra will set in motion a process to rejuvenate Congress

    Jyotiraditya Scindia should be made the chief minister in Madhya Pradesh and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan.

    7 Aug 2019 1:39 AM IST

    Style, grace and efficient governance in Delhi marked Sheila’s 15 years as CMOpinion
    Style, grace and efficient governance in Delhi marked Sheila’s 15...

    The process of constructing flyovers and the Delhi Metro were initiated by her — these have been expanded and taken...

    23 July 2019 12:50 AM IST

    Foreign policy is increasingly making an impact in pollsOpinion
    Foreign policy is increasingly making an impact in polls

    The defence minister Rajnath Singh has echoed similar sentiments.

    21 July 2019 2:25 AM IST

    Trump not a unifying force in the US & abroadOpinion
    Trump not a unifying force in the US & abroad

    The respectful courting of Mr Kim paradoxically encourages Iran and other countries to acquire nuclear toys by hook or...

    12 July 2019 2:13 AM IST

    Beset by crisis, Congress has to win the perception war to stay relevantOpinion
    Beset by crisis, Congress has to win the perception war to stay...

    Keep spent forces at arm’s length. Unwarranted remarks like chaiwala and neech complicate matters.

    10 July 2019 2:01 AM IST

    The Osaka G-20: Some breaking of ice and temporary truce, but no consensusOpinion
    The Osaka G-20: Some breaking of ice and temporary truce, but no...

    Evidently, in terms of the political, military and financial clout, the G-20 is a formidable organisation.

    4 July 2019 2:06 AM IST

    India & US can nurture their strategic ties with ‘tradeoffs’ and compromisesOpinion
    India & US can nurture their strategic ties with ‘tradeoffs’ and...

    The statements of Mr Pompeo and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar reflect an unmistakable tone of realism.

    1 July 2019 12:17 AM IST

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