Anzac and India: A shared but forgotten camaraderie

Gallery

This gallery contains 3 photos.

Reading Time: 7 minutes World War 1 continues to be remembered a century later, and the Indian troops who fought in various sectors are being acknowledged now more than ever before. Gallipoli and Anzac has emerged as a unifying national event in Australia and New Zealand and the significant Indian contribution needs to be celebrated alongside. Continue reading

The Story of the Sappers of 12 Field Company in the Second World War

Gallery

This gallery contains 9 photos.

Reading Time: 6 minutes Left to Right: Annamalai, Ponnuswamy, Lt Sukias, Govind Swamy and Lakshmi Kanthan  This is the story of four Indians who served in the Queen Victoria’s Own Madras Sappers and Miners during the Second World War. These young men in their … Continue reading

The Death of Democracy: A Review

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

Reading Time: 10 minutes There is greater knowledge today of the rise of the Nazi Party and Hitler. It should be an example of what can happen with the rise of a right-wing ideology inspired by it. Despite it, the world is witness to a rise in authoritative leadership in two major democracies. A challenge remains. Continue reading

Coercive diplomacy? 

Gallery

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Pulwama terror attack has brought coercive diplomacy into the public discourse. It must be handled with caution. Coercive diplomacy? There is a need to differentiate it from ‘gunboat’ diplomacy! The article ignores the effect from all sides. In reality, … Continue reading

Modi’s airstrikes have called Pak’s nuclear bluff

Gallery

Reading Time: < 1 minute He has raised the ante after Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama and numerous other Kashmir related incidents. Justified reaction to actions. This means a lot to domestic politics. Though BJP’s unpalatable solution to Kashmir is quite far. This is an area where … Continue reading

Why I am Not a Hindu

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Reading Time: 7 minutes This is the title of a book written by Kancha Illaiah[i]. I stumbled upon the book searching for Shashi Tharoor’s book titled ‘Why I am a Hindu’, which I wanted to read out of curiosity and not self-affirmation. Illaiah’s book … Continue reading

Karnataka Elections and after …

Gallery

This gallery contains 4 photos.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dangers of a one-party rule from Panchayat to Parliament will see the demise of democracy. Further, a religion backed ideology will put a strain on minorities, even with all the assurances of the BJP. It is too late for them to shed the self-created mantle of Hinduism. Karnataka elections will impact the future of democracy. Continue reading

Was Doklam to tame the Dragon?

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

Reading Time: 3 minutes China’s foreign policy and strategy seek a military supremacy over the US. While it talks of regional leadership and supremacy, it actually challenges the US which is at an economic disadvantage with China. The desire for leadership lie in China’s history and growth. Continue reading

Is North Korea a Diversion for a US-Jordan Invasion of Syria?

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Article source : Is North Korea a Diversion for a US-Jordan Invasion of Syria? Most of it is shadow boxing. A storm in a teacup. Here is the reason why. 1. N Korea is incapable of waging war with … Continue reading

BJP claims Modi-Sharif talks ‘a breakthrough’; Congress questions PM’s peace move – The Times of India

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Reading Time: 4 minutes The BJP on Friday claimed major breakthrough in India-Pakistan ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterpart Nawaz Sharif. Source: BJP claims Modi-Sharif talks ‘a breakthrough’; Congress questions PM’s peace move – The Times of India Modi waves with … Continue reading

To a Skylark by PB Shelly

Gallery

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hail to thee, blithe Spirit!                 Bird thou never wert,          That from Heaven, or near it,                 Pourest thy full heart In profuse strains of unpremeditated art.          Higher still and higher                 From the earth thou springest          Like a cloud … Continue reading

Endeavours within a democracy: The case of One Rank One Pension

Gallery

This gallery contains 4 photos.

Reading Time: 4 minutes To proclaim patriotism is a popular act, at least politically. To make use of patriotism is a plank of a nationalist and is the first recourse of every politician. Who will vote anyone to power if they did not speak … Continue reading