'There was state-sponsored distortion of history in Bangladesh'

Q&A


As the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's war of liberation arrives, Mahbub Hassan Saleh, Bangladesh's deputy high commissioner to India, spoke with Rakhi Chakrabarty about preserving this struggle's history, deep ties between India and Bangladesh - and how a film festival aims at strengthening links and memories created from this war:


Interview - Q&A

-The Times of India, March 23, 2012

Myanmar's Future Is Now

India must strengthen bilateral ties as its neighbor starts on a new path

Myanmar's Future Is Now

Myanmar now finds itself engaged in the democratic process and in a rebuilding phase that hopes to propel the nation onto a new path. It is crucial, says Rajiv Bhatia, former ambassador to Myanmar, for India to strengthen its bilateral ties with its neighbor. 

"Suu Kyi articulates her criticism of India's engagement with the military regime, but seems ready to take a more positive view of its approach to Myanmar's transition to democracy"

-The Times of India, March 23, 2012

Budget Blitz

No country is as obsessed with the FM's annual hisaab as India is

Budget Blitz

Jug Suraiya elaborates the period during the budget when the whole of India finds itself hooked to the Finance Minister's accounts. 

-The Times of India, March 23, 2012

Those White Papers

When you want change, don't write one

Those White Papers

During the proceedings of the recent Budget 2012-13, Pranab Mukherjee promised to produce a white paper on black money. But history suggests that a production of white paper in the public domain seldom creates action and, subsequently, change.

-The Times of India, March 23, 2012

Handle With Care

Child welfare must be the priority in the custody case in Norway

Handle With Care

It is seen from the fresh details pouring in, that the Bhattacharya's had not been forthcoming about their domestic problems. At the same time, neither have Norwegian authorities been proactive in explaining their stand. 

However, what remains important at the end of it all is the welfare of the children. 

-The Times of India, March 23, 2012