A reporter's diary
In fact, Janata Party had fought the post-Emergency elections on the slogan of restoring democracy. Indira Gandhi was a symbol of dictatorship and her son Sanjay Gandhi had become an eyesore for the people of India.
Egypt on Jordan's Mind
The behaviour of Jordan's Royal Court in the days following the official announcement of the victory of Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi in Egypt's presidential election tells an intriguing story. At first, Jordan's King Abdullah II hesitated to sign a long-sought-after election law.
Hollande Meets the World
When François Hollande, fresh from his election as France's next president, was asked by a journalist which language he would use when he meets US President Barack Obama for the first time, his answer was revealing.
The Anarchy Factor in Syria
The failure of the Obama administration, its Western allies, and several Middle East regional powers to take bolder action to stop the carnage in Syria is often explained by their fear of anarchy.
A telecom visionary
And after discussing formal pleasantries, both the doyens of Indian political history, complimented each other for the new revolution set up on that day, for the first time after 48 years of Independence; a revolution to bring the souls of two individuals together - the mobile revolution.
The Meaning of Chernobyl
It began as a grey and muddy spring day, like so many others in my homeland. It ended in dread and mourning.
Iran's Last Chance?
The latest round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme between Iran and the so-called "5+1" group (the United Nations Security Council's five permanent members – the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China – plus Germany) have just concluded.
Disarmament Wars
If diplomacy fails and military action against Iran becomes more likely because of the country's nuclear programme, no one should be surprised.
Christianity's Via Dolorosa
Recently, the human-rights activist, former Dutch politician, and Somali exile Ayaan Hirsi Ali wrote about a global war on Christians in Muslim countries.
A view from Dhaka
Bangladesh was left disappointed and frustrated as the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrapped up his two-day visit to our nation’s capital this week.
A Thai Spring?
The Pheu Thai party is the first post-Cold War party to capture Thais’ collective imagination
No army for internal security
Paramilitary forces and police have to learn the art of handling improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
Quintessential Charmer
The love between Rajiv and Sonia was incomparable. They could communicate without the aid of words.
He was a game-changer
He became PM at 40 and died at 46. He lived a short life but made an impact on the nation and its people that will last forever.
The Kebab-loving PM
A close Rajiv confidant tells TSI’s Syed Khurram Raza his personal and touching experiences
Issue Dated: May 26, 2013
