The Sword, The Pen & The Law – On Julian Assange
by“The more I pursued the question of why Assange has so little public support, the more disturbing the story became.”
Opinion
India, Iran & The US – “It’s Complicated”
byThe relationship between India and the U.S. is turning out to be an unhealthy, unequal one.
Sri Lanka’s New President Has A Tainted Past
bySri Lankans have elected a war criminal as their President. His rule could turn Sri Lanka into an authoritarian state.
Democracy & Its Enemies
byCan unscrupulous politicians & their advisers, using populist tactics, manipulate democracy to serve their own ends?
The Evolution Of Twenty-20 Cricket
byTwenty20 cricket is making more than a just a dizzy – a refined blueprint, no less.
What The Ayodhya Judgement Means For The Future Of India
byThe beneficiaries of the Supreme Court’s verdict are linked to the main accused in the crime of demolishing the mosque.
Dear India–Please Don’t Turn Into A Hindu Pakistan
byIndia has not learnt from Pakistan’s mistakes. It is, in fact, emulating Pakistan and following the two-state theory.
The Crisis Of The Democratic West
byIs the democratic West losing its self confidence? Is it cowering under pressure & abandoning its responsibilities?
India & Germany: What Next?
byThe bilateral relationship between India and Germany must translate into a strategic partnership that counters China.
Britain’s “Brexit Election”
byBritain’s upcoming elections, termed “Brexit elections,” are likely to have a big impact on the future of the country.
The Beauty Of Truth
byWhat makes a thing of beauty a sublime insignia of truth in mathematical and scientific theories?
The Memoirs of Sir Thomas Roe: 400 Years of India & Britain
bySir Thomas Roe’s negotiations with Jahangir, though not successful, marked the beginning of a controversial relationship.
Why Banerjee, Duflo & Kremer Won The Nobel For Economics
byAbhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo & Michael Kremer have won the Nobel Prize for economics for adopting the experimental approach.
Reimagining Donald Trump As A Half-Naked Fakir & The Proliferation Of Pop Symbolism
bySymbolism is an essential ingredient in realpolitik; it transforms political hustlers into everlasting legends.
What The History Of Onions Tells Us About Commoditisation
byHumans have cultivated & commoditised onions for millennia, made it into an instrument of economic and political power.