Kashmir to Kyrenia, Modi Resets Eurasian Chessboard

Kashmir to Kyrenia, Modi Resets Eurasian Chessboard

Modi’s choice of gift, a hand-knotted Kashmiri silk carpet, was a polite but firm reminder that Jammu and Kashmir is unquestionably India's sovereign terrain, just as a reunited Cyprus remains Nicosia's non-negotiable objective. Rahul Pawa The world took only passing notice when Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Nicosia on June 15. Yet for … Continue reading Kashmir to Kyrenia, Modi Resets Eurasian Chessboard

Strategic Autonomy: Time Tested Doctrine

Bharat’s allies and foes may have to reconcile to freedom of choice exercised by New Delhi for global good and humanitarian push K.A.Badarinath ‘Strategic autonomy’ has been at the core of foreign policy doctrine pursued assiduously by Bharat’s government with both friends and foes alike. India’s foreign minister Subramanyam Jaishankar described this as ‘freedom of … Continue reading Strategic Autonomy: Time Tested Doctrine

Reforms Should Go Beyond Economy, Touch Every Facet of Life

Let’s leverage strengths for global good, meet aspirations of Bharat’s citizens as we progress to become a developed country by 2047 Narendra Modi The biggest festival of democracy, the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, is concluding today in our nation, the Mother of Democracy. After a three-day spiritual journey in Kanniyakumari, I have just boarded the … Continue reading Reforms Should Go Beyond Economy, Touch Every Facet of Life

Explainer: Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 have been released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today. These guidelines will specify the steps and prerequisites needed for qualified individuals to apply for Indian citizenship in accordance with the terms of the 2019 Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA-2019). The religious minorities, viz., Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and … Continue reading Explainer: Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

Beyond Brick and Mortar!

Opening of magnificent Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi mark tectonic shift in India - UAE friendship that’s transcended commercial, diplomatic & strategic issues BAPS Hindu Mandir that rose majestically in Abu Dhabi is a symbol of Middle Eastern tolerance of different faiths and cross-cultural mosaic. This architectural wonder represents harmony and understanding across cultures and … Continue reading Beyond Brick and Mortar!

Indo-Japanese Relations Go Beyond the Pacific

Modi and Kishida talks point to evolving common strategies that may spill over to multi-lateral engagement at G-20 and G-7 Amritpal Kaur Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Japan visit was not limited to paying tributes to Abe San. Apart from representing India at his former Japanese counterpart’s funeral, Prime Minister Modi seems to have established … Continue reading Indo-Japanese Relations Go Beyond the Pacific