Democrat Senator with Indian roots, Kamala Harris is all set to take on Donald Trump in America's 2020 Presidential Elections. And there are kaapi tumblers being raised in a warming toast to her in Chennai.
The politics of the last one hundred years has been the story of politicians botching up economic decisions. But even as we foreground the economy, we are only devaluing the grand art of politics.
Meet a wall which is joining people rather than keeping them apart.
By targeting India, Trump has belittled an important ally. He has also apparently discovered the Soviet Union was fighting the 'right' war in Afghanistan, against the USA.
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Letter from Kabul | 4-minute read
The US President has mocked Indian PM Modi for work done in Afghanistan. But we Afghans value what India does for us, and the deep bond we share.
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The Bigger Picture | 5-minute read
From elections in India to Trump running the Presidential show on his terms, to Brexit — here is a wrap of what to look forward to in 2019.
The problem is that our belief in the goodness of technology blindsided us to the devil inside us humans.
This is the time for Delhi to use years of goodwill and investments in Kabul. We must remember, there is never anything constant in Afghanistan where every change presents us with an opportunity.
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Musings from afar | 5-minute read
As the US once again revisits its policy options, New Delhi should be prepared to fight its own battles.
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Letter from Kabul | 4-minute read
There is dismay in international capitals, and in Kabul too. Too much blood, sweat and tears have been shed to give up on the Afghanistan dream now.
