India has already unequivocally distanced itself from Sheikh Hasina’s first press meet. Dhaka’s outrage is disproportionate, misplaced and unnecessary. Private events are beyond governmental ambit. Bilateral ties between the two countries just saw a much-needed reset under the new government. Diplomatic relations should not be held hostage to political rhetoric.
Pakistan’s ban on international media in PoK is a panic reaction. Its army can’t hide truth
Pakistan’s restrictions on international media access to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir lay bare its duplicity. The horrors of atrocities on civilians are out for the world to see. A sweeping censorship is a panic reaction to legitimise an illegal occupation and evade scrutiny. Military force can’t hide truth in this hyper-communicative age.
Air India’s CEO pick breaks the deeply entrenched skin-colour prejudice among Indians
Air India’s new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam transformed Ethiopian Airlines into a modern, profit-making machine and Africa’s largest. He’s a star in international aviation. Indian companies rarely pick a chief of African origin. This breaks the deeply entrenched skin-colour prejudice among Indians. It takes a Tata company to rise above it.
This is a very important relationship. Provides unparalleled access to the north east. India runs a trade surplus. Other commonalities. Great respect for the sensitivities of the other side. Beyond a point, each sovereign state has spaces where it does not appreciate the presence of others.