'What gives hope is that Modi's own leadership is vitally linked to his capacity to deliver on the economic front. Indeed, if he succeeds, India's foreign policies will have changed beyond recognition,' feels Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'If you destroy the assets in Pathankot, you degrade the combat potential of India; you degrade the war potential of India.'
This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.
Indian economy about to take-off
Crony capitalism will of course generate investment and ensure profit for private capital, but it won't give employment or income to the people. If you can make money by selling coal or speculating in land, why produce electricity, why invest in research and development, why even set up factories, asks Praful Bidwai.
The average Indian soldier remains as hardy as before but he is certainly confused with the pace of change occurring all around him. It is here that the leaders -- the officers -- will have to adapt themselves to the new reality, says Nikhil Gokhale
India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.