“Kashmiris’ blood is flowing on the roads,” new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in his first speech—dispelling hopes he’d push for trade and a reset of India-Pakistan ties. Facing unpopular economic decisions, Sharif won’t risk being soft on India. New Delhi should ignore his words, and watch his actions.
Maharashtra ban on liquor shops is fallacious. Uddhav’s aim should be good governance, not moral high
Maharashtra government’s ban on liquor shops named after deities, national heroes, and incumbent/former PMs is fallacious. Many mortals and immortals on this list, including Bal Thackeray and Savarkar, loved their wine or whisky. CM Uddhav Thackeray should aim to get high on good governance instead of just a moral high.
India-US showed depth in partnership despite differences over Russia. Modi govt has played it well
That India and the US were able to focus on their bilateral relationship despite not being on the same page on Russia demonstrates the strength and depth of this strategic partnership. Non-alignment may be dead but diplomacy isn’t a zero sum game. Modi government has played this well so far.