Governments in the past appeared to believe the threat of conventional war to be negligible enough not to warrant even making up of deficiencies, let alone a sustained build-up.
A retired air force officer writes about a generation that has not seen a war and does not know how to respect those who serve in the armed forces.
Arjun Subramaniam
There is no evidence that Hafiz Saeed’s political party would do any better than the many Islamic parties which have been losing elections for years in Pakistan.
Rahimullah Yusufzai
The Supreme Court is revisiting its position on the special status granted by the Constitution to J&K. Many parties have voiced their opposition to this move.
Hamid Ansari's concern over unease among Indian minorities came just after Pakistan swore in its first Hindu cabinet minister in 20 years. Truth is contrary to this click bait.
Shekhar Gupta
The stated aims of the Lashkar-e-Taiba's political party Milli Muslim League, with the presence of nuclear weapons in Pakistan, should alarm Indians and the world.
Tufail Ahmad
Historically, football has been used as a lens through which political anger, identity, and resistance come into focus. From Mohun Bagan to Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast, this claim can be easily cemented.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
A one time delimitation is CRITICAL to Good Governance. Set up FINAL D’Commission with the TOR to ALIGN Districts to Lok Sabha Constituency : ALIGN the Tehsil/ Taluka to Vidhan Sabha constituency. That will ensure -Total coordination between elected and selected : And accountability for policy outcomes.
A one time delimitation is CRITICAL to Good Governance. Set up FINAL D’Commission with the TOR to ALIGN Districts to Lok Sabha Constituency : ALIGN the Tehsil/ Taluka to Vidhan Sabha constituency. That will ensure -Total coordination between elected and selected : And accountability for policy outcomes.