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Manmohan Singh wasn’t a ‘weak PM’ – he was a shrewd politician
Singh wasn’t a weak thinker or a weak team leader. He did his job as he wanted to but did it quietly. If the PMO was as weak as it has been written about then how, in 2008, was it that Sonia Gandhi was briefed about the India-US Nuclear…
The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy
He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.
South Asia In 2024: Elections, Transitions, And The Struggle For Democracy
In 2024, South Asia faced flawed elections, authoritarianism, economic woes, and human rights crises, yet resilience and demands for accountability highlighted its struggle toward democratic and social reform.
Could ‘climate diplomacy’ be the googly – a gamechanger for regional cooperation?
With the ‘fifth season’ – smog in northern India and Pakistan – catalysing a major health crisis that is reducing life expectancy in cities like Delhi and Lahore, cross-border conversations on air pollution and cooperation for possible…
Manmohan Singh: The most knowledgeable and, arguably, the most transformational Indian PM
As PM and the Finance Minister, he is likely to win a contest with history for having been the most clean of spirit and genuinely courteous too Economical with his words, but gentle in his phrasing, the conversations he struck up were with…
Adios, Dr. Manmohan Singh: The Quiet Architect Of India’s Transformation
Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving a legacy of economic reform, diplomatic efforts for peace, and personal integrity. He inspired South Asia with humility and intellect In a world…
Manmohan Singh left a lasting imprint on India’s external relations
From the India-U.S. civil nuclear deal and Quad to ties with Pakistan, the former PM was deeply involved in foreign policy forays
‘They Call Us Terrorists’: Kashmiri Street Vendors in Delhi Live in Fear of Being Lynched
As hate incidents go up, their trade dwindles, but livelihood challenges compel them to move out of Kashmir and grapple with the horrors of abuse and attacks in India’s capital city.
“Disappointing” says U.S. in sharp response denying BJP’s ‘anti-Modi agenda’ accusation
A U.S. Embassy spokesperson responded to BJP’s allegation it was behind an agenda to target PM Modi and Adani
Parliamentary polls: Dawn of a new political era in Sri Lanka
As the island nation votes for a new parliament, it’s clear that the people are rejecting an earlier generation of politicians. It’s nothing short of a power transition