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The writer is a senior journalist and commentator based in New Delhi

File photo of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky walking along tranches with border guard officers as he inspects the state border with Russian Federation in Sumy region. (Ukrainian Presidential Press/AFP)

Saeed Naqvi | Would-be winners in Ukraine war lurching towards far...

The alarming surge of the far-right in Germany, according to the latest opinion polls, shouldn't surprise the political...

3 July 2023 12:05 AM IST

There was no urge to impose a culture, as in the north, but to adapt to local cultures as a means for expanding trade. (AA File Image)

Saeed Naqvi | When it comes to politeness, culture, is South now ahead...

Not only is there no evidence of Urdu promoted except under the Nizam, there are prodigious works in Malayalam or Tamil...

19 Jun 2023 12:46 AM IST

In this image from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks from Kyiv, Ukraine, early Saturday, March 18, 2022. (AP)

Saeed Naqvi | Syria's return to Arab League has some lessons for...

Assad's arrival in Jeddah was no tepid entry.

5 Jun 2023 12:17 AM IST

Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, We have to agree with the mandate of the voters of these 15 constituencies. People have accepted the defectors. We have accepted defeat. I dont think we have to be disheartened. (Photo: ANI)

Saeed Naqvi | Karnataka too close to call, but Congress has advantage

The Assembly polls are just a few days away and Bajrangbali has been introduced into active electioneering by Congress...

8 May 2023 12:10 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his September 30 address, threatened Nato with, among other things, his nuclear arsenal. (Photo: AP)

Saeed Naqvi | Russia-China and West: Who's on top as new world order...

Mr Macron's persistent advice to Europe has been to disengage from US policies, whether in Ukraine or in Taiwan.

24 April 2023 12:50 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Saeeq Naqvi | Cong can't claim Opp. leadership; 2024 results will...

The BJP has set the bar of communalism so high, armed with Hindutva, that all parties must keep a steady gaze on the...

10 April 2023 12:03 AM IST

US President Joe Biden (R) and Chinas President Xi Jinping (L) shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 14, 2022.

Saeed Naqvi | As Beijing tries to broker peace deals, US firms up its...

The US, as yesterday's hegemon, has woefully diminished its persuasiveness

27 March 2023 12:10 AM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at the Raisina Dialogue 2023 in New Delhi, Friday, March 3, 2023. (Photo: PTI)

Saeed Naqvi | Ukraine war: How perspectives differ in the West & rest...

Ukrainian ability to defend itself could also be undermined by Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's civilian...

13 March 2023 12:32 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves at an event to introduce new members of the Politburo Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Saeed Naqvi | Vietnam joins Sino-Russian orbit, in a huge blow to West

The Beijing-Moscow pair has attracted new adherents, whereas the Western camp is restive.

26 Feb 2023 1:43 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 57th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police, in New Delhi, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Saeed Naqvi | Will the BBC TV documentary be revived here for...

Ban a TV show, and you are guaranteed a record audience

8 Feb 2023 12:35 AM IST

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Saeed Naqvi | Who remembers Rabuka, the man who seized power from 6L...

Today Rabuka, on his third spell as Prime Minister, is a household name

25 Jan 2023 12:00 AM IST

Moroccos forward #19 Youssef En-Nesyri (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Saeed Naqvi | World Cup show spotlights Qatar as a nation apart

When all of the GCC was quaking at Iran's emergence, Qatar maintained very practical trade relation with Iran.

2 Jan 2023 12:23 AM IST