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Gurjit Singh

Gurjit Singh

Ambassador Gurjit Singh is a 1980 batch Indian Foreign Service Officer. He served in Japan, Sri Lanka, Italy, and Germany. He is a Post Graduate in International Studies from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

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Latest Posts, OpinionNovember 3, 2025<November 2, 2025

The Global Apathy Toward Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

While regional power plays are underway, there is no particular force which can control the civil war in Sudan.

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Biography, Latest PostsOctober 17, 2025<October 17, 2025

Raila Odinga: The Relentless Democrat Who Revered India

Raila Odinga’s legacy endures in Kenya — in every vote cast, protest allowed, and power-sharing deal negotiated.

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The G7 stands at a crossroads. Its authority is no longer presumed, its unity no longer assured, and its centrality no longer uncontested.
Editor's Picks, OpinionJune 19, 2025<November 21, 2025

The World Has Moved On: China Is Seen as a Stable Partner, Not the G7

The G7 stands at a crossroads. Its authority is no longer presumed, its unity no longer assured, and its centrality no longer uncontested.

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Biography, Latest PostsJune 4, 2025<June 13, 2025

Ngũgĩ’s Unfinished Revolution

As we mourn Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, we are called to celebrate the world he envisioned—a world where African languages thrive, where literature holds power to account, and where stories are told on our own terms.

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Latest Posts, OpinionMay 4, 2022<June 23, 2022

Elimination Of Child Labour Must Be At The Forefront Of Global Policy

An inclusive approach in global development thinking to protect children will alleviate a grave danger to the next generation.

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Latest Posts, OpinionApril 6, 2022<June 23, 2022

The Crisis In Sri Lanka

The crisis in Sri Lanka is a self-inflicted wound; it’s the result of spectacular economic mismanagement and unchecked corruption.

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Biography, Latest PostsJanuary 24, 2022<June 23, 2022

Remembering Netaji

Netaji’s life was driven by a purpose–to fight for India’s independence.

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Insight, Latest PostsJune 9, 2021<July 23, 2023

One Night In Sri Lanka

Gurjit Singh, an IFS officer deployed in Sri Lanka as the First Secretary at the Indian High Commission in the late 1980s, recounts his adventure.

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Latest Posts, OpinionMay 26, 2021<March 17, 2023

The Dangers Diplomats Face

Threats to Indian interests arise not only from direct attacks, but also from fractured domestic politics that erode the ability of the host government to protect diplomats.

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Latest Posts, OpinionApril 20, 2021<October 4, 2021

ASEAN’s Myanmar Quagmire

India supported ASEAN’s efforts to seek a peaceful resolution in Myanmar. Is ASEAN ready to shoulder this responsibility?

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Editor's Picks, OpinionFebruary 15, 2021<March 17, 2023

Memories of Valentine’s Day in Japan

On Valentine’s Day, most women present chocolates to the men.

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Insight, Latest PostsJanuary 23, 2021<March 17, 2023

Rudolf Hartog‘s Fascinating Stories Of The Indian Legion

Hartog had fascinating stories to tell about his time with Indians who joined the Indian Legion in Germany.

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Latest Posts, OpinionDecember 3, 2020<March 17, 2023

RCEP & The Quirky Story Behind The Most Memorable Photograph Of My Life

Gurjit Singh, India’s Ambassador to ASEAN, narrates how the RCEP launch gave the most memorable photograph of his life.

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Latest Posts, OpinionNovember 18, 2020<March 16, 2023

How A Nobel Peace Laureate Triggered An Uncivil War In Ethiopia

The civil war in Ethiopia between Tigray & Ethiopian central forces is one of the most unfortunate events in history.

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Latest Posts, OpinionNovember 2, 2020<March 16, 2023

Will The Japanese Hanko Be Stamped Out?

With new administrative reforms & digitisation on the cards, Hanko, a Japanese cultural icon, could be stamped out.

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About Madras Courier

The Madras Courier is the first newspaper to be established in the Madras Presidency, British India. Published on October 12, 1785, it was the leading newspaper of its time. Selling for a princely sum of one rupee, it thrived for three decades.

Two centuries later, this legacy is revived digitally. Today, the Madras Courier serves a global audience of curious, intelligent readers interested in South Asian affairs. We curate interesting stories that enhance our understanding of the world in meaningful ways.

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