'Analysts see BECA as a 'force multiplier' for India.' 'But China too is known to have such capabilities.' 'The military gap with China will continue to remain a fact of life, BECA notwithstanding,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar
China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'In spirit, and more importantly in its DNA, this is the Congress Inc, or Incorporated, a family-run entity,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
This Kannada film is marred by an insipid script, tasteless comedy, forced sentimental sequences and ordinary performances.
What really transpired when Modi went to Facebook HQ last September.
Veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar (actor Suriya's father) delivered a 2 hour and 20 minute long speech on the Ramayana without pausing to refer to a note.
The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Ulema of Bareilly sect on Thursday endorsed the fatwa issued by Deoband clerics against reciting of national song Vande Mataram.
It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Nemaida's misfortune in life was to be known as Satyajit Ray's 'Boswell'; History will remember Satish Gujral as a renaissance man whose imprint over New Delhi is huge.
To the detriment of national interest, Arunachal Pradesh has not yet been vested with even a fraction of the powers or resources as mandated by the Constitution, says L C Jain.
From plain wacky to rational and pragmatic, we present a list of the things you must do before you touch the big three-O!
'Modi has lost a great opportunity to show himself to be a leader, mentor and path-setter, capable of rising above narrow party interests,', says B S Raghavan, the distringuished civil servant.
'As his party's Supreme Leader, Modi has led India down the wrong road by insisting on friendship with China even as its soldiers went about claiming territory,' argues Harishchandra Dighe.
The controversy started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded the Ola to block his account. However, there were many who supported the man's 'right to choose'.
Rajneesh Gupta on the Delhi Capitals's IPL record.
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The erstwhile reigning queen of Bollywood is presently struggling for that one elusive 'hit'.
England closed in on a series victory over West Indies after taking complete control on the third day of the second Test on Saturday. The hosts declared their first innings on 569 for six before paceman James Anderson dismissed Devon Smith, Chris Gayle and Lendl Simmons as West Indies limped to 94 for three in reply.
'What the northern Indian states lack is responsive politics based on the principles of development, social justice and equality.' 'A cut-and-paste job cannot make up for such lethal deficiency,' observes says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Taakat ends up as a weak film with a predictable story line and narration. Vijay is good in the action sequences while Shubha Poonja has nothing much to offer. Avinash scores in his role. Music by Guru Kiran is ordinary.
The singer surprised everyone on the sets of Karzzz when he performed a number of action stunts that inlcuded jumps and flying kicks ala Bruce Lee -- all in one take!
'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Veteran director Fazil's Moz & Cat starring Dileep seems to have everything going for it. However, the film disappoints.
Today, the Civic range starts from a whopping Rs 14 lakh for the base model and creeps to close to Rs 16 lakh for the automatic version.
While the forecast was still lower than what we have been recording over the last few years, it instilled a false sense of comfort that India might still weather the storm better than many other countries.
'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.
Patre Loves Padma has lots of weak points. Other than melodious music composition by Arjun and good cinematographic work by Cine Tech Soori, this movie has nothing going for it.
'Biden's promise of returning to 'normalcy' after Trump appears to mean that the same old politicians, who are responsible for the 'endless wars' in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, are being brought out of the woodwork after four years,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.
In sheer audacity and brazenness Antulay leaves behind the Gabbar Singhs, Dannys or Prans of Bolywood by miles. And like a champion villain, after doing his deed, he flashes a 'V' sign! A mark of true villain who is proud of his villainy. My vote goes wholeheartedly to Antulay as Villain of the Year 2008, says Colonel Dr Anil Athale (retd)
In sheer audacity and brazenness Antulay leaves behind the Gabbar Singhs, Dannys or Prans of Bolywood by miles. And like a champion villain, after doing his deed, he flashes a 'V' sign! A mark of true villain who is proud of his villainy. My vote goes wholeheartedly to Antulay as Villain of the Year 2008, says Colonel Dr Anil Athale (retd)
'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
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The ministry has gone through the entire syllabus and reached a conclusion that there are some words that are not in use by the regular Urdu speakers.
The Australian media could not help commiserating with the Indian cricketers, who bore the brunt of shocking umpiring blunders in the on Day 1 of the second cricket Test against Australia.
Japan coach Takeshi Okada tore into his side after their shock 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Bahrain, describing the loss as a ''nightmare scenario.'' Ala'a Hubail's 77th-minute header gave Bahrain an upset victory in yesterday's game in Manama, sending the home side top of Group Two and leaving Japan three points off the pace.
As many as seven in ten women reported being able to climax 20 times in a single session, a new study has revealed.
Inspite of the dream team of writers Rafi-Mecartin and director Rajasenan, Romeoo starring Dileep fails to impress.
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