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Sandipan DebJan 25, 2009

America and the ‘A’ word Subscriber Only

On January 20,the 44th President of the United States,in his inaugural speech,became the first President ever to acknowledge the existence...
Meghnad DesaiJan 25, 2009

Give the PM a break Subscriber Only

Perhaps the least noticed part of Obama’s inauguration was that Robert Gates,the only member of the Cabinet who was retained from the Bush administration...
Tavleen SinghJan 25, 2009

Plane truths Subscriber Only

After transiting through the chamber of horrors that is Mumbai airport’s departure terminal,when we collapsed,drained of all energy,into the controlled safety of a European aeroplane...

Obama spoke for India too Subscriber Only

The Delhi airport,now undergoing a major renovation,tells me a lot about our Republic and our democracy.
The Indian ExpressJan 24, 2009

Letter to the editor Subscriber Only

George W. Bush left the White House as one of the least popular US presidents ever; yet the question remains...
Yamini AiyarJan 24, 2009

Publish or perish Subscriber Only

The Supreme Court’s reluctance to reveal judicial assets is troubling
Ruchika TalwarJan 24, 2009

White hope? Subscriber Only

Barack Obama’s ascension to the White House has created mixed feelings in Pakistan.
Saubhik ChakrabartiJan 24, 2009

Dark questions on TV news Subscriber Only

Since being ‘dark’ in India is so different a social,economic,cultural and historical experience from being black in America and since wanting fair brides for NRI sons...
The Indian ExpressJan 23, 2009

Mature nations Subscriber Only

This refers to C. Raja Mohan’s ‘Our Obama moment’. We now must make the attempt to ensure stability and maintain peace in South Asia through mutual cooperation with Obama.
Rajeev ShuklaJan 23, 2009

OUR FRIEND FROM TEXAS Subscriber Only

Like the rest of the world,Indians have plenty of reasons to ridicule or even vilify the outgoing US President George Bush.
The Los Angeles TimesJan 23, 2009
American newspapers are battling bankruptcy. Here’s what to do
Inder MalhotraJan 23, 2009
Indira Gandhi’s elevation to premiership was surrounded by intrigue
The Indian ExpressJan 22, 2009

Pointers from Barack Subscriber Only

After taking the oath of office Barack Obama has now become one of the most powerful men on the planet and an icon for this generation.
Jan 22, 2009

Congress wakes up Subscriber Only

The editorial in the latest issue of Organiser titled ‘A new enlightenment for Congress’ observes...
C. Raja MohanJan 22, 2009

Pragmatic Obama Subscriber Only

As he promised a definitive departure from the many controversial domestic and foreign policies of the unpopular Bush Administration...
Sharon FernandesJan 22, 2009
With Oscar nominations being announced later today,just two days after President Barack Obama’s entry into the White House...
Harneet SinghJan 22, 2009

Slumdog is Deewar redux Subscriber Only

Harneet Singh | FULLY FILMIIt's a defining moment of Slumdog Millionaire. A six-year-old slum kid locked in a makeshift toilet jumps into a pile of shit just so he can run and get an autograph
Yoginder K AlaghJan 22, 2009

Changing India Subscriber Only

Yoginder K. Alagh | CHARWAKThere is palpable change in India. The new generation performs and demands better performance. It does well in sports and in the economy.
Coomi KapoorJan 22, 2009

Media’s Chosen Victims Subscriber Only

Coomi Kapoor | BLOG BYTESTV personality Karan Thapar,known for his hard-hitting interviews,did a role-reversal at the end of the year. He asked one of the guests on his show,Arun Jaitley,to interview him.
C. Raja MohanJan 22, 2009

Arthashastra’s Centennial Subscriber Only

C. Raja Mohan | RAJA-MANDALAThe title of this blog,Raja-Mandala,is drawn from the ancient Indian description of the laws that govern the conduct of relations within a circle of states.
Sharon FernandesJan 22, 2009

Slumdog’s chances Subscriber Only

It isn’t the first time that the world needs hope,and it isn’t the first time that the movies have responded to difficult times. The Great Depression was in the same year that gave birth to
Jan 21, 2009

Capability proved Subscriber Only

The growth of a state should be judged by facts and figures and not by statements from political quarters. No doubt Gujarat is ahead on overall growth vis-à-vis other states.
Manoj C.GJan 21, 2009

Satyam scam Subscriber Only

The lead editorial in the latest issue of CPI (M) mouthpiece People’s Democracy uses the Satyam fraud to argue that capitalism thrives on deceit....
Namrata Sharma ZakariaJan 21, 2009

A ear for an eye Subscriber Only

The post-Mumbai response has thankfully avoided stereotyping Muslims
Jan 21, 2009

What Bush Leaves Behind Subscriber Only

Dubya’s legacy is dependent on Obama’s future plans
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