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We need to strengthen democratic forces in Pakistan, and they in turn must stop living in a world of make-believe. India is not out to destroy Pakistan. more...
The heroism must be applauded. But anti-terror operations need a clear chain of command, better communication, and a coherent public face. more...
Lessons from the global economic debacle and why the government should plough some of its foreign exchange reserves into agriculture, health, housing and infrastructure. more...
Combating terrorism requires cool heads and sober leadership, not lynch-mob rhetoric and finger-pointing. more...
The government has called the separatists’ bluff with the decision to hold the Jammu & Kashmir elections. more...
The DMK’s action in holding a gun to the government’s head, demanding the Centre intervene on behalf of the LTTE, is fraught with peril. Here’s why. more... Seeds of social hatred must be countered. Hindutva is not Hinduism. The latter is tolerant, catholic and accommodating. more... The India-US nuclear deal paves the way for clean, renewable energy as the global reordering continues from Wall Street to Gujarat. more... The shadow of Kashmir elections has jehadis and self-styled "self- determination" proponents on the run. It is time to let the people speak. more... After the Bihar floods, a magnificent opportunity to rebuild and reorder society and renewed development. more... Singur is symptomatic of a malaise that requires urgent attention. It is time to tackle poverty and its root causes. Luddites move over. more... India has a chance to move ahead with new alignments, reform, and a crack at finally becoming a top global player. more... Education reform is perhaps India's greatest challenge. Now the Supreme Court weighs in. more... For federalism to work, governors need to be independent functionaries and not the Centre’s lackeys. more... What Nano proves is that India too can dream and innovate. Now wait for the multiplier effect. more... The Maoists were surprised by their own success in a fair and open election. Their task will now be to keep exuberant youth cadres in check. more... The Supreme Court's dismissal of frivolous cases against artist M F Husain is to be lauded. The question is, what kind of India do we want? more... |
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SPOTLIGHT The problem is that power [in Pakistan] is fragmented between the military-corporate-jehadi-feudal complex that holds the country in thrall and a fledgling democracy struggling to set down roots. In citing aided non-state actors operating from Pakistan, President Zardari is pleading helplessness. more... |
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