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The writer, an author, former diplomat and is in politics.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (PTI File Image)

Pavan K. Varma | Whither democracy sans a functional Opposition?

It has become more than apparent by now that those at the helm in the Congress are just incapable of decisive and...

10 Dec 2023 12:05 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting ahead of Rajasthan Assembly elections, in Anupgarh, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Pavan Varma | Inner-party democracy is vital, along with elections

Unquestionable authoritarianism at the helm may give the illusion of strong leadership, but it is definitively...

26 Nov 2023 12:13 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (PTI file photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Caste census to hide Nitish record? Let's rethink...

The unfortunate truth is that increasingly reservations have become a substitute for administrative competence and good...

11 Nov 2023 11:45 PM IST

A replica of the proposed Ram Mandir on display at Karsewakpuram in Ayodhya on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Pavan K. Varma | Celebrate Ram's values, don't politicise Ayodhya

Ram's message is clear: goodness has its own intrinsic power, and will always prevail over evil.

29 Oct 2023 12:11 AM IST

People demonstrate during a pro-Palestine rally. (AFP)

Pavan K. Varma | Stand with Israel, but fair deal key to lasting peace

India did the right thing to condemn this terrorist attack. We are against terrorism of all kinds anywhere in the world

15 Oct 2023 1:14 AM IST

The worst exceptions of the past, when Parliament was indeed a forum for civilised discourse, have become the best examples of parliamentary proceedings today. (AA File Image)

Pavan K. Varma | New architecture not likely to change character of...

Over the years, political discourse in the world's largest democracy, has reached a new low.

1 Oct 2023 12:05 AM IST

Pavan K Varma | Why stoop to sterile jokes on successful G-20 summit?

Pavan K Varma | Why stoop to sterile jokes on successful G-20 summit?

The absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping turned out to be a blessing in disguise

17 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

A screenshot shows a representation of Chandrayaan-3s successful landing on the Moons surface, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Chandrayaan bickering the sign of a sterile democracy

Congress accused the BJP for hogging all the credit, ignoring the decades of collective effort that led to this...

3 Sept 2023 12:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies on the Motion of No-Confidence in the Lok Sabha in the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Debate, not disruption, must be Opposition strategy

Disruption of House proceedings on a daily basis is a strategy of diminishing returns

20 Aug 2023 12:32 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. (Photo:PTI)

Pavan K Varma | The nationalist's economic argument against hate

A fundamental difference of opinion between RSS that has a long-term Hindutva agenda & BJP seeking immediate short-term...

6 Aug 2023 12:10 AM IST

Opposition parties meet, in Bengaluru. (PTI File Photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Why 2024 promises to be an exciting election

The relentless targeting of Opposition leaders has created fear, panic, anger and a solidarity of victimhood among...

23 July 2023 12:25 AM IST

Flowers lay at the tomb of Nahel Merzouk in a cemetery in Nanterre, a Paris suburb. (AP Photo/Cara Anna)

Pavan Varma | Muslim lives matter, too, in Paris as well as Delhi

While Islamic violence cannot be condoned, the hypocrisy of the dominant white French is also condemnable.

9 July 2023 12:10 AM IST