Another atrocity in Kashmir

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Another atrocity in Kashmir:


"The central government's dogged refusal to sanction the prosecution of central security force personnel facing credible allegations of murder in civilian courts, thus fostering a culture of impunity"


"The central government's unwillingness to ensure security force accountability is rivalled only by its indifference to enhancing security force competencies. Even though tens of thousands of personnel have been recruited into the central and state security forces, they remain ill trained — and, inevitably, trigger happy."

U.K. ups ante with Iran

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : U.K. ups ante with Iran:

"Sabre-rattling at Washington's behest is an idiocy, and likely to do little other than escalate the steps to open conflict."

Iraqi Kurds wary of civil war

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Iraqi Kurds wary of civil war:

"The consolidation of power by Nouri al-Maliki places the Kurds in the delicate position of acting as peacemakers between warring Shiite and Sunni Arab factions."

Bits of space probe set to fall

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Bits of space probe set to fall:

"Fragments of a failed Russian space probe are now expected to fall to Earth on January 15, officials said on Wednesday."

Holy cow! Small is beautiful

The Hindu : Columns / Sainath : Holy cow! Small is beautiful:

"Kerala 'masters' struggle to keep alive rare cattle breeds."

Towards a level playing field

The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : Towards a level playing field:

by Navin Chawla was Chief Election Commissioner from April 2009 to July 2010, having been one of the Election Commissioners from May 2005.

"The Election Commission of India has been able to bring about a significant level of refinement and reform to the election process over time, yet more needs to be done."

'There is a certain cannibalism in the film industry today'

Q&A


with A R Rahman, a prodigious composer, multi-instrumentalist musician and singer.

Interview - Q&A

-The Times of India, January 4, 2012

The Federalism Question

Parliament framing a single law on Lokpal and Lokayuktas would be constitutionally valid


The Federalism Question

-The Times of India, January 4, 2012

Fame Game

What Anna Hazare has in common with 'Kolaveri di'


Fame Game

-The Times of India, January 4, 2012

Rage Against Age

Some seniors just never Gray


Rage Against Age

-The Times of India, January 4, 2012

Think Peace

Normalisation of India-Pakistan relations can transform South Asia


Think Peace

-The Times of India, January 4, 2012

Nigeria's twin challenges

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Nigeria's twin challenges:

"The Nigerian government, headed by President Goodluck Jonathan of the People's Democratic Party, faces two major crises — brought on by renewed ethno-religious violence and the abolition of fuel subsidies. "

Seeking answers from the GRAIL

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Seeking answers from the GRAIL:

“We know more about many aspects of the Moon than about any world beyond our own, and yet we have barely begun to solve its countless mysteries,” remarked the U.S. National Research Council in a report issued a few years ago

Umpiring a gigantic exercise

The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : Umpiring a gigantic exercise:

by Navin Chawla was Chief Election Commissioner from April 2009 to July 2010, having been one of the Election Commissioners from May 2005

"The men, the machines and the rest of the logistics behind Elections 2009, added up to an extraordinary exercise."

Egypt accused of false campaign

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Egypt accused of false campaign:

by DAVID. D. KIRKPATRICK

"Two United States democracy-building organisations have accused Egypt's military-led government of having made out a campaign of false statements about their activities and history, ratcheting up a confrontation between Washington and Cairo over police raids that shut down the groups' offices."