Full Circle: Taliban takeover in Kabul, Islamic Emirate on the way
The Taliban militia entered Kabul in a triumphal march on a black Sunday, and look set to proclaim the Islamic Emirate, the self-same regime which was dislodged by the US-led forces two decades ago. It’s a crowning irony, as on September 11 this year, the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks the Taliban will be ruling […]
India@75: Modi promises to make India great, with “sabka prayas”
Sporting an exuberantly coloured turban, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled his inspiring vision of making India great on the 75th anniversary of country’s independence that pivoted around creating world-class infrastructure and equitable prosperity. “It is essential to fully utilise the capabilities of India to take it to new heights in the 21st century. For this, […]
A Blueprint for India’s Strategy in Afghanistan
India must stay the course in Afghanistan, despite short-term difficulties. While the composition of the future political setup is unclear, one cannot rule out the sudden collapse of the government in Kabul. To offset any problems in the future and secure its interests, India must deepen its engagement with all Afghan groups and not side […]
India’s Time is Here: PM Modi
(Poem recited by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s 75th Independence Day) यही समय है, सही समय है, भारत का अनमोल समय है। असंख्य भुजाओं की शक्ति है, हर तरफ़ देश की भक्ति है, तुम उठो तिरंगा लहरा दो, भारत के भाग्य को फहरा दो: यही समय है, सही समय है, भारत का अनमोल […]