Vajpayee’s ‘insaniyat’ remark wasn’t one-off, his team worked on Kashmir for years
Vajpayee initiated the process of dialogue with Kashmiri separatists, which was carried forward by his successor Manmohan Singh.
My encounters with Vajpayee, a statesman who could smile even in a tough situation
Four instances that give different insights into the mind of a great human being who was also a favourite of political journalists.
Dear PM Modi, just 3 female judges in the Supreme Court is no cause for celebration
Women judges are routinely passed over for promotions, making it impossible for them to move into bigger roles.
Like Narendra Modi, Vajpayee’s personal popularity was bigger than BJP
Vajpayee must be credited for recognising the changes that were taking place in Indian politics and helping the BJP adapt to them.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was called the ‘right man in the wrong party’, but he was the party...
The BJP, which is in power at the Centre and in more than 21 states today, will miss the 'right man' Vajpayee.
That China loan looks easy for Pakistan but there might be a big price to pay
From Beijing’s perspective, there’s little downside to rolling over a few bad debts. But for Pakistan, the stakes are much higher.
Anti-corruption activists rarely pay attention to the role of middlemen in India
A key ingredient in corruption is the middlemen. But there is little understanding of what conditions make their role important to corrupt transactions.
Between mukhauta and moderation, the real Vajpayee was a national reconciler
He was no secularist, neither was he a bigot who endorsed violence.
Vajpayee was popular even among citizens who didn’t vote for him, writes his PMO aide
India’s emergence as a global economic giant is something that Vajpayee would have loved to see, having dedicated his life to it.
There is new aggression in US Congress to check Trump & Russia before election season
Both parties in Washington are united against Russia after Trump admin’s failure to commit to election security measures.
Devastating Kerala floods: National indifference or political partisanship?
Heavy rain hit Kerala on 8 August leading to floods that have affected 443 villages. By Friday, the death toll rose to 177.
The Centre announced a relatively...
Why do the poor in India vote for Right-wing parties like the BJP?
The poor’s support of Right-wing parties is puzzling as they are choosing parties that work against their economic interests.
Outing a personal secret as a lesson for Imran: Featuring Vajpayee, Nawaz & a bit of me
Nawaz Sharif made a dramatic bid for peace with Vajpayee but was tripped by Pakistan’s army. It won’t be different for Imran.