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The author is a retired IPS officer who has held key positions in the Government of India handling sensitive security issues within and outside India.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
Bangladesh polls: Why Awami League cosying up to Islamic fundamentalist Hefazat-e-Islam is raising eyebrows
The election assumes greater significance this time due to PM Sheikh Hasina’s display of political astuteness in engaging with her political adversaries.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
Is Israel trying to woo Pakistan to gain credibility in the Islamic world?
In the process of establishing friendly ties with Pakistan to gain credibility in the Islamic world, is Israel adding to Pakistan's woes?
POLITICS
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Asia Bibi: Despite best intentions, will Imran Khan be able to quell protests over blasphemy acquittal?
At least in this case, Pakistan Army and PM seem earnest about protecting the rights of minorities and the underprivileged.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
Why Bangladesh is witnessing hectic politicking ahead of coming elections
Political developments in Bangladesh will gain more momentum in the next couple of months raising the political temperature to a fever pitch.
VARIETY
| 4-minute read
Amritsar to Howrah: Why a rail tragedy is waiting at every corner
Just as the nation was coming to terms with the Amritsar tragedy, news came of the Santragachi foot overbridge stampede.
VOICES
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Allahabad Vs Prayagraj: Once an Illahabadi, always an Illahabadi
The ordinary Illahabadi is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that the city has undergone a name-change so undeservedly and unceremoniously.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read
How the horrific killing of Jamal Khashoggi will damage Saudi Arabia, but benefit Turkey
Turkish authorities have revealed that Khashoggi’s body was cut into pieces by Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman’s top aide.
POLITICS
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Asia Bibi verdict: Why blasphemy laws should have no place in naya Pakistan
It’s time Pakistan undergoes some radical judicial reforms, especially on the laws of blasphemy.
POLITICS
| 3-minute read
What the arrest of a BrahMos scientist for spying tells us about ISI’s designs on India
Nishant Agarwal is a bright scientist, a gold medalist in college.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read