Opinion
From Libya to Afghanistan and Syria, Covid Vaccination Rates in War-Torn Nations Are Alarmingly Low
Vaccinating people in crisis zones has been fraught with difficulties thus far. Many of these areas have not even partially vaccinated one-fourth of their population
2+2 Talks: India-US Ties Have Come A Long Way, Can Navigate Occasional Speed Bumps
Our American friends, especially the Democrats, cannot resist the temptation of being preachy while overlooking their domestic blemishes. This proclivity may boomerang if countries like India were to pay back in the same coin
US Raising 'Human Rights in India' is Like the Pot Calling the Kettle Black
If one dives into USA's history, it is full of wars and military campaigns that were no less brutal than Putin’s ongoing war
Not Just the Enemy's Enemy, India Must Befriend the Enemy's Friend Too
The changed operationalisation of statecraft is sure to propel India to one of the lead pole positions in the world
From Energy Exports to Defence Deals, the US is Profiting from the War in Ukraine
Sanctions on Russia are proving to be self-serving for the US, which now reaps profits from the sale of energy and arms. Tariff waivers on Chinese imports also signal a possible rapprochement between the US and China, much to India’s chagrin
Policy Talk | I am Generous with My Money, Stingy with My Time, Says Nandan Nilekani
When I go to meet Mr Modi, he gives you his undivided attention for whatever time he has allotted, says Nandan Nilekani on ‘the art of bitfulness’ and managing distractions
The Sri Lankan Collapse: Colombo Must Get Its Act Straight and Keep The China Card on a Leash
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Making decisions that threaten India's own security in the Indian Ocean Region are no precedents to expect relief from New Delhi.
To Mask or Not To Mask? This Million Dollar Question Needs Serious Debate
In addition to preventing the spread of Covid infections that still exist around us, masking is a great way to prevent the spread of other respiratory illnesses
India is Fast Becoming a Regional Security Power, Trade Deal with Australia Affirms That
The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement could see India-Australia trade over A$75 billion within five years
As Stealth Omicron Ravages Europe, China, What is Protecting Indians?
Omicron can still cause long Covid, a consequence that may follow even the mild cases of Covid-19. Preventing infections is key for India
Lesson from Ukraine: Not Just Tanks, Troops, India Needs Cyberwar Doctrine to Fight Enemies
Many have alluded to the Russian aggression in Ukraine as a throwback to WWII-style attack led by troops and tanks. Yet, that characterisation misses out on two key facts
Urban-Forest, a Practical Solution to Modern Urban Environmental Woes
Urban Forest is a man-made forest in an urban-set up. This type of forest is planted, developed and created by human and is given the same environment as that of a natural forest
Nobel Peace Prize for Comedian-turned-Ukraine President Zelensky is the Most Unfunny Joke Ever
The Nobel Peace Prize isn’t exactly chaste, having sullied itself by being given to outrageous murderers and war criminals in the past
Russia-Ukraine Crisis an Opportunity for India to Become Self-reliant in Edible Oil
India’s success story of achieving self-sufficiency in pulses can be replicated in the cultivation of oilseeds.
Writing from Taiwan: How Taipei Has Reacted to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, What Makes It Anxious
For Asia, the Russian invasion brings a different set of challenges as it establishes a pattern for a Taiwan invasion campaign by the People’s Republic of China.
War in Ukraine: EU Knows What Will Hurt Russia the Most – Trouble is It Will Hit EU Too
A Russian retaliation would hurt the European Union’s economy more than that of the US and the UK, considering the larger extent of EU-Russia trade relations.