The desire for a pliable media cuts across the political spectrum
When this demand is not met, journalists immediately come in the firing line “Every political formation in India seems concerned…
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There can be no ‘Israel exception’ for free speech
Trump should reverse his misguided effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil “If we tolerate an Israel exception to our rights of…
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Why the unity of INDIA bloc is faltering
“The silver lining in this gloomy scenario is that various components of INDIA have supported the AAP. Jammu and Kashmir…
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Great Powers Don’t Bluff
“Rather than pulling Moscow away from Beijing, as former President Richard Nixon and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once…
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The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press…
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Tulsi Gabbard (and Hindutva) Have Won For The Present Moment
Gabbard's service to India's Hindu nationalist movement didn't block her as Director of National Intelligence Last month, I sat with…
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A nexus that left the police red-faced
Ex-minister Deshmukh must explain why he did not object to the reinstatement of a tainted cop I was surprised to…
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As a U.S. Citizen, I’m Threatened When Criticizing India’s Modi
India’s transnational repression campaign has global tentacles The morning after Valentine’s Day 2021, the Indian government sent me an unexpected…
Read MoreAn indictment of the sad state of New York government
The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York makes the case for real government reforms. Campaign finance,…
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Donald Trump’s imperial bullying must be nipped in the bud
Countries that cherish democratic values need to take a stand against the president-elect’s throwback to unabashed American expansionism “The crass…
Read MoreHas PBD started losing its sheen?
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Odisha Government are patting their backs for the “overwhelming success” of the just…
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Close ranks to fortify the republic
The collective will of people is needed to safeguard India’s interests “A deviation from this basic constitutional proposition will damage…
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Manipur conflict not just a local crisis
It is a microcosm of the broader challenges of managing diversity in a pluralistic society “Manipur’s conflict is not just…
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Crimes against humanity and an obtuse Indian stance
India’s response to a ‘crimes against humanity’ treaty aligns with its aversion to the Rome Statute and the International Criminal…
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Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook
There is every reason to believe that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would be inclined to view India more favorably than…
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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s economic aspirations
“The rancor against the BRICS group stems from Brazil's proposal, at the last summit, to develop an alternative currency to…
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The Constitution has kept the nation united
November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day of India The Indian Constitution thus is a unique model where flexibility and…
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To protect US democracy from tyrants, we must protect the truly free press
Honest people standing up is precisely what resisting authoritarianism and protecting democracy require. Americans and the citizens of other countries…
Read MoreThe Ineffaceable Legacy of Jawahar Lal Nehru
“Mr. Modi personally has invested so heavily in his unrelenting campaign to demean, erase, and destroy the legacy of Jawaharlal…
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Trump 2.0 won’t be more of the same
The world has changed since his previous tenancy at the White House “India, fortunately, has had a good equation with…
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Threats to U.S. Democracy: A Viewpoint
“In the United States today, an I.D. is required for almost everything we do; why not a nationwide voter I.D.…
Read MoreIndia-Canada diplomatic spat: Dialogue is the only way out feels a vast majority in Indian Diaspora
The diplomatic spat between India and Canada continues unabated, a vast majority in the Indian Diaspora wants an early end…
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Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House
According to calculations by elections analyst Nate Silver, the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has more than a 90% of winning…
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The United States is already at war
Tagline: And it is very much a willing belligerent in a conflict of its own making And while many an…
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Rahul must avoid going overboard abroad
Tagline: Attacking one’s political opponents on foreign soil is not the right strategy “Rahul can never attain Modi’s lofty standards…
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Indian military export to Israel – aiding genocide
The top court’s dismissal of a petition on the subject highlights the limits of judicial review over executive decisions in…
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Can Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India to Bangladesh to stand trial?
An extradition treaty signed in 2013 by India and Bangladesh could allow for the repatriation of the former Prime Minister…
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After pulling out of CASA, Jagmeet Singh’s NDP puts Canadian politics in a turmoil
With its announcement of ending its governance agreement with the Liberals, the NDP has put the minority Liberal government’s survival…
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Farmers need assured prices to withstand market shocks
The only plausible way to pull the farmers out of perpetual poverty is by ensuring a legally binding framework for…
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TRYSTS AND TURNS: Political patronage emboldens offenders
Laws on sexual misconduct should be uniformly and firmly enforced across the country These instances of an anti-women attitude of…
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