A campaign where hate is integral
Visiting a local BJP office in election mode reveals more about the true nature of the party’s politics than the dissembling of its national leadership… 16 April 2009The Hindu A … Continue reading
Dateline Orissa: In Kalahandi, battle for livelihood trumps war for votes
An open challenge to those who speak of development as an inclusive process… 13 April 2009The Hindu ELECTIONS 2009In Kalahandi, battle for livelihood trumps war for votes Siddharth Varadarajan Of … Continue reading
Dateline Orissa: Fear still stalks Kandhamal
The BJP hopes to capitalise on polarisation, insecurity by turning the focus on minorities 11 April 2009The Hindu ELECTIONS 2009Fear still stalks KandhamalThe BJP hopes to capitalise on polarisation, insecurity … Continue reading
Immunity for mobs in the ‘war on terror’
Within weeks of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, a new anti-terror law was hurriedly passed. But seven years after Gujarat, the promised law to deal with communal violence is nowhere in … Continue reading
India in dilemma over North Korean satellite launch news analysis
Officials say New Delhi is still awaiting details of the launch before taking a firm view… 6 April 2009The Hindu NEWS ANALYSISIndia in dilemma over North Korean satellite launch news … Continue reading
From de-hyphenation to dual-hyphenation
Whether valid or not, the Obama administration and the rest of the world see a link between Afghanistan and the India-Pakistan relationship. This is a problem New Delhi must address. … Continue reading
A familiar stench
Varun Gandhi’s bigotry against Muslims is hardwired into the DNA of the BJP and Sangh Parivar. That is why he is still his party’s candidate for the elections… 24 March … Continue reading
Obama picks India critic for top nonproliferation job
In Congress, Tauscher had stridently attacked nuclear deal, India’s record…. 21 March 2009The HinduNEWS ANALYSISObama picks India critic for top nonproliferation job Siddharth Varadarajan The appointment of Ellen O. Tauscher … Continue reading
U.S. wants India to de-escalate on border with Pakistan
Escalation on the border was entirely on the Pakistani side: India … 20 March 2009The Hindu U.S. wants India to de-escalate on border with Pakistan Siddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: South … Continue reading
Interview: ‘Financial crisis has highlighted the importance of state, social protection’
The failure of the Washington Consensus is leading countries in Latin America to look for more progressive leaders, says Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet… 19 March 2009The Hindu ‘The financial crisis … Continue reading
India and the Additional Protocol
The IAEA and its Board of Governors have reinforced the key principle that nuclear activities within India are not a proliferation concern… [My analysis of the Indian Additional Protocol… I … Continue reading
Reprocessing request is the first test of nuclear deal under Obama
India has put in a formal request for talks and the U.S. has till August 2010 to work out ‘arrangements and procedures’. Given the experience of Tarapur, the Indian side … Continue reading
India believes Lashkar is behind Lahore attack
Lashkar wanted to punish Pakistani authorities for the action they took for 26/11 attacks… Additional Mumbai material to be given to Pakistan soon… 5 March 2009The Hindu India believes Lashkar … Continue reading
IAEA Board approves Indian ‘Additional Protocol’
IAEA Board approves Indian ‘Additional Protocol’Siddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: India on Tuesday won formal approval for an Additional Protocol to its safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency from … Continue reading
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