'If Putin succeeds, Russia will be an unquestioned great power'

'The aim of Russian policy is to reform European security, stop NATO expansion and in a more general sense -- set up the new rules of relations between the great powers.''From this perspective. the......

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or......

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

The US has the distinction of destroying a flawed but functioning State thrice since 1979.Pakistan has been their constant accomplice, explains Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: A US Marine carries an Afghan......

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Indian Youth Congress activists during a protest over the Pegasus issue near Parliament House, July......

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.......

Why India's telecom secretary feels like a chess player

'I feel more like a chess player, thinking for long hours how to make the next move," Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan tells Surajeet Das Gupta.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com She says......

Pinarayi and Gadkari link up on development

'Curiously, Pinarayi's approach, stressing the imperatives of development, is robustly backed by Nitin Gadkari.''I stand next only to Gadkari, one of the few outstanding ministers in the Modi......

Reading India's OBOR boycott right

We must see New Delhi’s position as a signal of competition to the Chinese grand design for the 21st century world, says Nitin Pai. India’s boycott of China’s Belt and Road Forum......