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Questions of faith at Ayodhya
We need to carefully understand the issues before the Supreme Court This refers to A. Faizur Rahman’s article “The essentiality of mosques” (The Hindu, August 7, 2018). He says that the Supreme Court needs to […]
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Do sportspersons make good politicians?
“Barring a few exceptions, they were all introduced on the political horizon as “bold and big game-changers”. Finding their wings clipped and sans all powers, they attempted to walk free, only to end up as […]
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Trump should be Impeached. Are there Republicans with spine who will do it?
By M.P. Prabhakaran “Will some Republicans in Congress prove that they have spine by coming forward to initiate the process of impeachment of Trump? Any effort on the part of Democrats will get nowhere, because […]
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On a positive note:Modi-Khan talk of peace and progress
With Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf emerging as the single largest party in the General Assembly, his becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan is a foregone conclusion. Even as Khan extended an olive branch to the […]
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Prime Minister Imran Khan
Can he mature fast enough for the requirements of his new office or will he need guidance? By S. Akbar Zaidi “Mr. Khan, till now the vitriolic candidate and opposition leader, will have to mature […]
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Prime Minister Imran Khan
Can he mature fast enough for the requirements of his new office or will he need guidance? “Mr. Khan, till now the vitriolic candidate and opposition leader, will have to mature to be a more […]
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Trump’s performance could help Republicans win the mid-term election
“If the U.S. economy grew @ 4%, this will make a big headline not only in the USA but the entire world. U.S. economy is the engine that drives the global economy. President Trump, of course, […]
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Decoding Trump’s attack on Europe
His incendiary tour of the continent seeks to reverse the gains Europe has achieved over the last 70 years. “Mr. Trump’s blistering attack on European states for not meeting their military spending obligations is misplaced. […]
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Deep state, deeper problems: Pakistan
Pakistan has been ill-served with the ‘corruption is the only problem’ oversimplification, as elections beckon “It is ironic that Mr. Sharif faces jail ahead of an election that opinion polls indicate his party would win, […]
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The New Trade Order
Since the start of the year, U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies and adversaries alike on trade. Often, as with India, the U.S. has pushed for enhanced security cooperation at the same […]
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Stay, Afghanistan needs you…
Filled with remorse, an anguished Afghan hopes Sikhs, Hindus won’t flee what’s their home too “I am not certain if the community can tolerate more pain, but we don’t want them to forget that they […]
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A hard outlook will have pitfalls in Kashmir
By Arun Joshi The state is hurting. Some degree of sensitivity and a ‘highly disciplined’ approach will possibly yield better results. The security forces must remain calm in the event of any provocation. Kashmiris happy, […]
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Turn the prism of the past
India must view in a new light its ties with both China and Pakistan Succinctly put, China’s initiative to create a trilateral forum to foster amity between Afghanistan and Pakistan has gained traction. In fact, […]
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Dinesh D’Souza, Once Ousted from Job for Adultery, Now Pardoned by President Trump
“Let me put in my two cents worth: Donald Trump issued the pardon because he wants Dinesh D’Souza out there, continuing his favorite job of spewing anti-Obama venom”, says the author. First, a clarification: The pardon […]
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An improbable friendship
“Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have stunned the world. They may yet surprise us by pulling off a détente.” “With Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim, it is difficult to predict how the process will unfold […]
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China and South Korea Pushing for Trump-Kim Summit-Advantage Trump
“China and North Korea want the U.S. to withdraw its base in South Korea and recall 40,000 of its army. China and North Korea are asking for total denuclearization of the entire Korean Peninsula, including […]
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U.S.-North Korea: a deal that can be done
The Korean imbroglio reflects America’s fear of any meaningful adjustment to the global balance of power The whirlwind U.S.-North Korean bromance hit a temporary roadblock last week. If American President Donald Trump’s decision to open […]