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BJP in power for long will have disruptive effect on body politic—CPI(M) gen secy Surjeet in 2004

Former CPI(M) gen secy Harkishan Singh Surjeet, in this 2004 edition of Walk The Talk, reflected on party’s evolving stance on economic reforms, coalition govts, and secularism.

Indian civil servants ‘always’ have an excuse, only worried about court dates—Sheila Dikshit in 2003

In ‘Walk the Talk’ with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Dikshit spoke about frustrations with civil servants, multiplicity of authorities in Delhi & experiences with BJP at Centre.

‘In Top Gun, you see jets flying around & that’s absolutely what I wanted to do’—Sunita Williams in 2007

In a 'Walk the Talk' interview with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Williams talks about her journey to space, Indian roots, and the inspiration she hopes to offer future generations.

Everyone thinks my record will stay, but I wish some Indian breaks it—Hockey legend Balbir Singh in 2014

As chief coach, Balbir Singh led India to its only hockey World Cup win 50 yrs ago today. The hockey legend discussed his life & career in a 2014 'Walk the Talk' interview with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.

Congress will not give up & country won’t give up on Congress either—Sheila Dikshit in 2017

In 2017 Walk The Talk interview, the former Delhi CM had discussed what Congress can do to regain glory. Party's fortunes in Delhi yet to see revival as it won 0 seats this time again.

Best form of charity is to enable an individual to manage his own destiny—the Aga Khan in 2013

The 88-year-old billionaire philanthropist died in Lisbon. In this 2013 Walk The Talk interview, he spoke about his journey and his views on an increasingly challenging world after the 9/11.

If Emergency was brought in the interest of the nation, I am with Indira ji—Bal Thackeray in 2007

Today marks the 99th birth anniversary of the Shiv Sena founder. In his 2007 Walk The Talk interview, he discussed the film Sarkar, controversies over his leadership, and the Emergency.

Most politicians don’t have a developed system to filter out the noise—Manohar Parrikar in 2013

In his 2013 Walk The Talk interview, the former defence minister & one of BJP's most influential leaders, discussed Gujarat riots & how he played key role in Modi becoming face of party.

‘BJP & Congress do have discussions sometimes, don’t think there’s bitterness’—Pranab Mukherjee in 2009

In his 2009 Walk The Talk interview, the late former President, born on 11 December, 1935, discussed the 26/11 attacks, working with Indira Gandhi & how public issues 'dominated his life'.

Economists drive reforms, don’t understand importance of law—what Bibek Debroy said in 2016

Economist Bibek Debroy passed away Friday at the age of 69. In this 2016 Walk The Talk interview, he spoke of challenges of governance and the need to do away with redundant laws.

On Camera

Why Pinarayi Vijayan is going soft on an Ezhava leader’s anti-Muslim hate speech

Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.