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Opinion | The Imran Khan I Know - By Shashi Tharoor
"I have known Imran Khan in three distinct phases of his life. Our first meeting was in New York, during my UN years. His sister, a UN colleague, hosted a gathering, and Imran, then a cricket celebrity, was present. I was struck by his warmth."
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Opinion | On A Friend's Death And Dying With Dignity - By Shashi Tharoor
Last Wednesday, I received an email that turned me inside out. It came from a friend of thirty-five years. His message began warmly, praising my latest essay, but then turned devastating. "If all goes well, by next Monday I'll be no more," he wrote.
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Opinion | The Reel Is Over, But The Light Remains: Remembering Dharmendra
From the moment he strode onto the silver screen in the early 1960s, a whirlwind of raw, rustic charm, Dharmendra was an instant phenomenon. He embodied the soul of a transitioning India: tough yet tender, deeply flawed yet utterly lovable.
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Opinion | IND vs SA: How The First Test Became A Lesson In Self-Sabotage
The defeat is not an isolated event; it shows a worrying trend. This was India's fourth loss in its last eight home Tests, a shocking statistic against our previous dominance - we lost just four home Tests in the twelve years from 2012 to 2024.
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Opinion | The Inescapable Nonsense Of "6-7"
The meme, the myth, the mildly maddening modern 'mantra'.
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Opinion | Women's World Cup: A '1983' Moment Again, And The Dawn Of Desi Dominance
The historical injustices and institutional apathy have been answered with a World Cup trophy by the women. This victory must not be treated as an anomaly. It should be recognised as the dawn of a new era for cricket in India.
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Opinion | The Busan Consensus: Is 'Chimerica' Dawning?
Trump's use of the term "G2" to frame the gathering - implying a global co-management role for Washington and Beijing - has raised profound questions about the future architecture of international relations. Does it mark the dawning of "Chimerica"?
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Opinion | The Ba***ds, The Buzz: A Reflection On And In Bollywood's Mirror
We talk about the Nepo-Verse with an equal measure of eye-rolling and awe because it turns the industry into a modern, slightly chaotic monarchy. The core value isn't artistic innovation; its dynasty. (Sorry, SRK - but it's not just you.)
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Opinion | Acrimony To 'Anand'?: The Return Of Good Sense In India-Canada Ties
The Canadian foreign minister's visit to India turned the page from the lowest point of crisis to a new chapter of pragmatism. However, the depth of future cooperation will be determined by the political will to manage the sensitive security file qui
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Opinion | Stampede Nation: Karur To Bengaluru, How Many More Must Die Before We Learn?
India's inability to manage its mass gatherings - be they religious, political, or social - is a social and governance failure, exposing a national disregard for the value of a single human life when measured against the spectacle of a crowd.
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Opinion | To Just Welcome The 'Immigrant' Is Not The Point - By Shashi Tharoor
Nations have the right to regulate entry, to balance openness with cohesion. But the tone of the current moment suggests something more corrosive - a retreat not just from policy generosity, but from moral imagination.
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Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.
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Opinion | Nepal Gen Z Revolt: What Should India Do?
India has to find the right balance between not interfering and not remaining indifferent, while supporting peace and stability in Nepal by offering financial and institutional assistance to the new government.
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Opinion | The Dhaka Blip: Why India Cannot Afford to Look Away
The student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) swept the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections, a stunning victory that marks the first time an Islamist student group has gained control of this influential body since 1971.
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Opinion | Trump-Modi: True Healing Will Need More Than A Tweet
Today's posts by Trump are an opening overture, perhaps, but they are not yet a full thaw. They are a starting point, a test of how much the past can be forgiven and how quickly trust can be rebuilt.
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Opinion | Not A T20, But A Test: Why India Must Play The Long Innings With Trump
The winning strategy is not to take a swing for the fences but to play a long innings by building a steady, unshakeable score. India must neither rupture its relationship with the US nor yield to pressure. The game plan is endurance.
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Opinion | Bomb And The Button: Time To Call Pakistan's Nuclear Blackmail By Its Name
For decades, Pakistan's military has wielded its nuclear arsenal not as a deterrent, but as a diplomatic cudgel - a tool to intimidate India, extract concessions, and shield itself from accountability.
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Opinion | On Janmashtami, A Few 'Krishna' Lessons For Indian Politics - And Politicians
Politicians should be humble and grounded. Arrogance, abuse of power, and a lack of respect for the rule of law inevitably lead to a leader's downfall, both politically and morally.
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Opinion | Trump Tariffs: Talks Are Welcome, But India Shouldn't Give In To Bullying
India values its relationship with the United States. But friendship must be built on mutual respect, not unilateral demands. We cannot accept a framework where one side dictates terms and the other is expected to comply without question.
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Opinion | A Rude Awakening For India: Navigating The Trumpian Tempest - By Shashi Tharoor
To simply buckle under US pressure would be a profound miscalculation for India, yielding not just economic ground but strategic dignity.
