Let us presume, and there is sufficient evidence to do so, that Rajiv Gandhi knew and approved of the decision to give safe passage to Warren Anderson because of which he was never brought to trial for a horrendous crime. Would it not make eminent sense for the Government — and the Congress — to admit this upfront? Those in denial mode could have instead said: At that point of time this seemed the right decision; in retrospect it turned out to be an error of judgement.

LK Advani - Within the country, however, many are blissfully unaware that in June 1975 we came very close to a situation when the ruling party wanted to bury multi-party democracy and introduce a single party set up. In my blogs this month, therefore, I have been consciously trying to recall the happenings of the Emergency inflicted on the country on 26th June, 1975.

Dangerous parity

China-Pakistan nuclear deal raises disturbing questions on proliferation and intent. Beijing should recognise that its proposed nuclear deal with Pakistan without an explicit approval of the NSG cannot but reinforce its image as as an “irresponsible” power. When combined with the potentially inescapable conclusion in Delhi that Beijing will remain forever insensitive to India’s security concerns in Pakistan, the theory of a “China threat” can only gain ground in India and undermine the promising possibilities of a Sino-Indian partnership.

Changes to charity

What Warren Buffett and Bill Gates can teach us about giving....

Modi vs Modi

Swapan Dasgupta - By reducing Mr Modi to a caricature, some self-serving politicians may have succeeded in keeping alive a ghetto grounded in fear and insecurity. But using the block vote to intimidate politicians is a dangerous game. It can yield handsome returns when communal polarisation is confined to the margins. However, it would be a sad and dangerous day for India if one religion-based mobilisation produced a countervailing force.

'Safe passage to Anderson was in India's interest'

Maharaja Krishna Rasgotra, was India's foreign secretary at the time of the Bhopal gas disaster in 1984. speaks on whether Union Carbide Corporation chief Warren Anderson asked for and received safe passage, and did Anderson meet senior officials of the government of India while he was in the country.

It’s politics as usual

Arindam Chaudhuri - The Union Government has abysmally failed to act in time against the uncalled for blockade of Manipur which lasted for more than two months. This reflects an indifferent attitude towards the North-East and its festering problems