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The writer is an independent security and political risk consultant.

$US President Donald Trump plans to make a \major statement\ at the White House at 9 am EST (1300 GMT) on Sunday, White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said late on Saturday. (Photo: File)$ Opinion

Impeaching Trump: Politics will prevail

The details of the charges and counter-charges are complicated and open up a window to a very different set of issues.

23 Nov 2019 2:28 AM IST

The Battle for Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship and a Tough Neighbourhood, By shuza nawaz Penguin Random House pp.374, Rs 799.

Books

What keeps ties between US and Pakistan ticking

The US decision to make Pakistan an ally and stand by it no matter what has often hurt India.

22 Nov 2019 1:26 AM IST

Talking to Robots: A Brief Guide to Our Human-Robot Futures By david ewing duncan Hachette India pp 303, Rs 599

Books

How bots are making life easier for mankind

The fatal flaw in such speculation is the assumption that there is a defined Platonic best in everything.

8 Nov 2019 1:33 AM IST

The United States has carried out an operation targeting ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a US official told news agency Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Representational Image)

Opinion

Baghdadi, ISIS and US: The mystery to endure

The US forces were apparently led to Baghdadi's hideout by the Kurdish-controlled Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

30 Oct 2019 12:23 AM IST

Opinion

Nobel for stern critic of Indian govt's eco vision

Today, however, almost everyone acknowledges that those observations were spot on.

16 Oct 2019 1:03 AM IST

Among the top 8 cities, Hyderabad residential real estate market has performed better in most fronts.

Opinion

The real reason why India has a high-cost economy

The average per capita income in Delhi, according to the latest state economic survey, is Rs 3.65 lakhs, or about Rs...

3 Oct 2019 1:34 AM IST

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. (Photo:AP)

Opinion

Immigration issue to be critical in 2020 US polls

With the start of impeachment proceedings against President Trump, matters are only going to get uglier.

28 Sept 2019 12:26 AM IST

The Assassination of Indira Gandhi: The Collected Stories of Upamanyu Chatterjee by Upamanyu Chatterjee Speaking Tiger, Rs 341.

Books

A master at the height of his craft presents curious bouquet of styles

The story however is not just another History Lesson but a completely different type of historical narrative.

28 July 2019 3:23 AM IST

India on Monday successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on board its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 from the spaceport in Sriharikota to explore the unchartered south pole of the celestial body by landing a rover. (Photo: AP)

Opinion

Heading to the moon: The real success story

All of India clapped in appreciation as the rocket carrying the country's first moon lander and explorer went into a...

27 July 2019 6:32 AM IST

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, where the author received his training.

Books

An insider navigates the power corridors

One would imagine that this would be a humdrum account of a torpid life focused on files and rule books.

19 July 2019 1:01 AM IST

Opinion

America & Pakistan: Back to a cosy future

New Delhi's greatest concern traditionally has been the transfer of military systems and technology to Islamabad.

19 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

An Army convoy stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway due to a protest by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah and party leaders on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday against the closure of the highway for safe passage of security forces convoys. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Where is India's narrative on Kashmir?

There are no concentration camps or a clampdown on religious activities.

12 July 2019 1:17 AM IST