Your riot was worse than mine
When politics and double standards take charge, it is the victims of communal violence who suffer, be they the Sikhs of Delhi, the Muslims of Gujarat or the Pandits of … Continue reading
U.S. can suspend reprocessing if ‘national security’ is threatened
But text rules out differences on nuclear activities as grounds for suspension, specifies consultation process to reduce risk … 31 March 2010The Hindu U.S. can suspend reprocessing if ‘national security’ … Continue reading
Police officer to testify against Advani in Babri case
Anju Gupta, a police officer who was assigned to keep track of L.K Advani’s movements and meetings, will stand as a witness against the BJP leader in court… 25 March … Continue reading
The buck must stop at the very top
The SIT’s decision to question Narendra Modi for the Gujarat riots underlines the reason why the new Communal Violence Bill must embrace the doctrine of command responsibility … 20 March … Continue reading
To hesitate now will be fatal for Congress
What should have been a proud day for Indian women and men became instead a day of shame for the government and, by extension, the country… 9 March 2010The Hindu … Continue reading
Thought Policing or Fighting Terror: A Discussion
The Foundation for Media Professionals (www.fmp.org.in) is organising a debate on whether the Home Ministry, in the name of combating terror, is justified in arrogating the power to determine which … Continue reading
Nuclear liability law has sting in tail for the U.S. too
The draft Indian legislation opens a window for claims against U.S. companies but the cap on liability of Rs. 500 crore means any fight will be over relatively small sums … Continue reading
Nuclear Liability Bill ignores Environment, Finance Ministry objections
The Ministries of Finance and Environemnt raised serious objections to the Nuclear Liability Bill but their concerns were finally brushed aside by the Cabinet… 5 March 2010The Hindu [NOTE” In … Continue reading
India upset with Holbrooke view on Kabul attack
U.S. AfPak czar Richard Holbrooke has irritated India with his statement on Wednesday that the terrorist attack in Kabul which claimed seven Indian lives was not targeted on India or … Continue reading
Latest Tharoor controversy is storm in v-cup
The minister is being pilloried for using a word many hacks didn’t understand … 2 March 2010The Hindu Latest Tharoor controversy is storm in v-cupSiddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: A storm … Continue reading
Who fired on Qureshi, Hurriyat asked Pak Foreign Secretary
The meeting in Delhi between Hurriyat leaders and Pakistan’s foreign secretary, Salman Bashir, was acrimonious … 1 March 2010The Hindu Who fired on Qureshi, Hurriyat asked Pak Foreign Secretary Siddharth … Continue reading
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