Welcome to the Matrix of the Indian state
The Radia tapes reveal the networks and routers, the source codes and malware that bind the corporate and political establishments in India. 29 November 2010The Hindu Welcome to the Matrix … Continue reading
My interview to a Chinese magazine on Obama’s visit to India
Sanlian LifeWeek, “one of the most widely circulated weekly magazines in China with 300,000 readers per week in more than 30 Chinese big cities” contacted me last week to get … Continue reading
India and Obama: Trading one hyphenation for another
India may no longer be bracketed with Pakistan in American thinking but its hyphenation with China does not augur well for the relationship or the region… 12 November 2010The Hindu … Continue reading
Obama’s UNSC statement a boost but India to be on probation
“[In] the years ahead,” the American President told Parliament on Monday, “I look forward to a reformed U.N. Security Council that includes India as a permanent member.” … My news … Continue reading
In a first, India, U.S. for dialogue of all nuclear weapon states
At stake, a symbolic erasure of the distincion between NPT-recognised nuclear weapon states and NWSs outside the treaty… 9 November 2010The Hindu In a first, India, U.S. for dialogue of … Continue reading
Manmohan’s dinner diplomacy a hit with Obama
In which the Obamas get to find out who’s who in Delhi … 8 November 2010The Hindu Manmohan’s dinner diplomacy a hit with Obama Siddharth Varadarajan Any doubts Barack Obama … Continue reading
U.S., India ‘constructing paradigm beyond the NPT’
America has decided to support India’s membership in the NSG, the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Australian Group and the Wassenaar Arrangement … 7 November 2010The Hindu U.S., India ‘constructing … Continue reading
A partnership built on flawed assumptions
If the big ticket arms and nuclear purchases the U.S. expects India to make do not materialise, much of the warmth in the relationship will evaporate… 5 November 2010The Hindu … Continue reading
India signs nuclear liability treaty
Indian officials hope U.S. will now ease up on its pressure … 28 October 2010The Hindu India signs nuclear liability treaty Siddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: India on Wednesday signed the … Continue reading
What India can bring to the high table
The U.N. Security Council needs a strong and independent voice on the burning issues of our time, not some feeble echo of a stale Western chorus… 14 October 2010The Hindu … Continue reading
Force of faith trumps law and reason in Ayodhya case
Legal, social and political repercussions likely to be damaging … 1 October 2010The Hindu NEWS ANALYSIS Force of faith trumps law and reason in Ayodhya case Legal, social and political … Continue reading
Such journalists should be exposed, not honoured
I have written to the jury which gave the Indian News Broadcasting Award for News Reporter of the Year 2010, Hindi, to Neeta Sharma of NDTV India, protesting their choice. … Continue reading
A modest proposal on AFSPA
Change the blanket ban on trials without official sanction to one where the government has the power to bar prosecution in individual cases provided it satisfies the courts that its … Continue reading
Last chance to fix flawed torture Bill
The draft law excludes many scenarios and forms of torture rampant in India. The Rajya Sabha must insist on amendments… 27 August 2010The Hindu Last chance to fix flawed torture … Continue reading
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