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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicNational Interest

Topic: National Interest

The paper tigers that roared

Having enjoyed a free run under a weak executive during the UPA's reign, the judiciary, civil society and media now face heightened pressure.

Our essential qualifications have changed…

The era of typewriters is over, with breaking news taking a microsecond to spread. We now live in a more equal, fairer newsroom.

Gently, your lordships

The Supreme Court has been a pillar of stability in a chaotic five year period, but its role in Indian cricketing matters appears messy.

Current accountability deficit

It is unlikely that history will easily overlook or forget that the Indian growth story collapsed so dramatically under UPA-2's leadership.

Them versus them

India's prominent governing elites and ruling elites have so little common ground, but live within the same territorial frontiers.

A retreat to reform

Irrespective of which side of the argument you are on, the fact remains that India’s largest political party has thrown off its carefully stitched cloak of hypocrisy.

Nagpur, we have a problem

Every time BJP makes fun of Manmohan Singh, it needs to ask itself how many of its presidents have been genuinely elected rather than appointed by RSS.

1962, a different story

1962 War spawned more military literature and history than any other in independent India — it had to, as a defeat makes it very tempting for both sides to explain.

Vajpayees Atal

Here is one way you can put the life of Brajesh Mishra in context. If you asked the top leadership of this UPA government...

The Mulayam touch

There is plenty wrong with Mulayam Yadav's politics, and a lot we will disagree or argue with, but that will not change the fascinating political player he is.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.