Not strong enough: on Pahalgam and UNSC statement 

The UN Security Council’s statement on Friday, condemning “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, was necessary, but inadequate. According to the statement, which expressed condolences to India, and to Nepal which lost one citizen, the members of the Security Council, that include Pakistan as an elected, non-permanent member this year, “reaffirmed that … Read more

Letters to The Editor — April 29, 2025

The responses The Prime Minister’s message at a rally in Bihar and later, in his Mann Ki Baat, is loud and precise on fighting terrorism. India’s initial and measured responses are absolutely resolute. Though there have been punitive strikes by India which did establish some deterrence, the Pahalgam massacre seems to indicate an erosion in … Read more

Reflections on Pahalgam, the fight against terror

‘If we want to truly fight terror, we must start by reimagining our education system’  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In the serenity of Pahalgam, where green meadows once hosted school picnics and innocent games of cricket, blood has been spilled again. The terrorist ambush, targeting innocent people, is not just another headline in Kashmir’s … Read more

Dalai Lama may decide on a spiritual successor 90th birthday events in July: Central Tibetan Administration leader Penpa Tsering

Preparations are in full swing for the celebration of the Dalai Lama’s birthday in July, Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (elected leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), told The Hindu. All eyes are on a possible announcement by the Dalai Lama on his reincarnation or successor. In a statement in September 2011, Tenzin Gyatso, the … Read more

India’s AI compute conundrum – The Hindu

The IndiaAI compute mission follows a bidding process where empanelled vendors must match the lowest bid price for the AI compute and services. Photo: indiaai.gov.in The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced the launch of a continuous empanelment process for AI compute providers, which allows firms to apply on an ongoing basis to supply AI … Read more

The BJP’s plan in Telangana

The campaign to the Hyderabad local body Member of Legislative Council (MLC) polls, which recently concluded, provided a glimpse into how the political landscape in Telangana may change in the next few years. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to emerge as a strong contender. The national party fielded a candidate against the All … Read more

The real Indian arbitrator needs to stand up

‘The Indian arbitrator is very much at the heart of the country’s arbitration ecosystem’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s economic rise has, unsurprisingly, triggered many conversations about the potential of Indian arbitration as a significant contributor to the growth. An increase in domestic and cross-border commerce has made the occurrence of commercial disputes inevitable. … Read more