What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

In retrospect, it appeared that the bitterness of the war was still strong and the Ukrainian success in occupying Russian territory just a few days ago had added to the complexity of the......

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred......

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking. IMAGE: Former External......

The Importance Of Russia And US For India

New Delhi has reached out to Moscow while waiting for a new president in Washington. New Delhi knows well that in international relations, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent......

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the......

The Big Mac Inflation Index

The ever-astute Ravi Matthai, Director of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1971, offered me a basic salary of Rs 1,000 per month on my return from the United States.I doubt if IIMA......

Can India Overtake Turkiye, China?

India's growth in the last three financial years has averaged just 1.9%.It is natural to project rapid growth from this low base.Crucial to that would be the assumption that the economy has......

Pakistan's economy in trouble; CAD increases to 4-year high of $17.4 bn in FY22

Pakistan's current account deficit (CAD) increased to a 4-year high of $17.4 billion in the fiscal year of 2021-22, indicating more troubles for the ailing economy of the cash-strapped country.......

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

IMAGE: Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan celebrates with his medal on the podium. Photograph: Alina Smutko/Reuters Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations......