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Justice Abroad

The case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen, has raised serious questions about the protection of citizens abroad, the role of the Indian government in handling such cases, and the broader implications of foreign legal systems on our nationals.

New Orleans

Terror The New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, when an US Army veteran drove a truck into a crowd of revellers, has shaken America and raised difficult questions about the rising threat of ISIS-inspired violence in everyday spaces.

Decency Personified

One of my life’s most cherished letters was from Dr Manmohan Singh in 2019 when he replied, “I am very grateful to you for writing a strong rebuttal to the controversy around the Accidental Prime Minister”.

Cyber Threats

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks attributed to Chinese state-backed actors represent a seismic shift in the landscape of global security.

Jayadeva’s Genius~I

Jayadeva (c1170 ~ c1245 CE), the 12th century legendary Sanskrit poet, has been one of the greatest classical poets and singers of India. Like Kalidasa, his life is also shrouded in mystery and few authentic accounts are available about his life and work.

Bureaucracy must embrace AI processes

There is a lot of hype about artificial intelligence (AI) and technology sparking off a revival of growth globally. As Nobel Laureate economist Robert Solow said in 1987 about the productivity puzzle: “You can see the computer age everywhere but the productivity statistics”.

India in the role of a global negotiator

Prime Minister Modi discussed the outcome of his visits to Kyiv and Moscow with President Biden when they met over the weekend in Wilmington, Delaware on the sidelines of the Quad summit.

Dynasty Dilemmas

The upcoming assembly elections in Haryana are set to be one of the most intense in recent memory, driven by fierce competition within and between three of the state’s most powerful political families ~ the clans of Devi Lal, Bansi Lal, and Bhajan Lal.

Lanka’s Challenge

Sri Lanka’s Presidential election marks a pivotal moment as Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxistleaning leader, gets set to assume the presidency after a victory that reflects the public's growing demand for systemic change.