Senior Journalist
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
No cause justifies recourse to terrorism. — Manmohan Singh
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Refer to ‘Threats to Kashmiris’; an over-dependence on physical deployment of troops cannot prevent Pahalgam-like attacks. The real game-changer lies in strengthening our human intelligence (HUMINT) network. The spontaneous and widespread condemnation of the Pahalgam attack by the Kashmiri public...
Apropos of ‘Clarion call for action against Pakistan’; terrorism is a big blot on humanity and its wounds are felt deeper with every cowardly act. The Pahalgam attack has again exposed the true face of Pakistan-backed terror. India must respond...
The killing of 26 tourists at Pahalgam in the Kashmir valley has once again brought pain and instability to a region already burdened by decades of conflict. The loss of innocent lives — whether of civilians, security personnel or others...
With reference to ‘Education for sale: Middle class contradictions’; the government must ensure equal access to education by addressing disparities in infrastructure, resources and opportunities. At the same time, citizens must demand accountability, advocate for a strong public education system...
Refer to ‘Nepal can ill afford return of monarchy’; the recent pro-monarch demonstrations are a result of deep anger, dissatisfaction and resentment of the people against the main political parties who have been alternately sharing power for the last two...
Apropos of ‘Ominous churning on India’s frontiers’(The Great Game); Bangladesh-Pakistan relations have remained hostile since the 1971 Liberation War, but the dynamics have changed since PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted last year. Recent strategic military collaboration between Bangladesh and Pakistan...
Refer to ‘New Waqf law reeks of divisive agenda’; the aim of the law is to empower the poor and protect women, claims PM Modi. But his government failed to explain how it would be done. It was not able...
This refers to ‘Deep tech needs deep investments’; Indian scientists and engineers are conducting groundbreaking research in deep technology in other countries, but not in India. Spending on research and development (R&D) is relatively low here compared to smaller countries...