The date of this evening’s function is accidental; the imagery is not. Yesterday was Muharram, observed with piety and fervour by many segments of o[...]
We and Our Neighbourhood: Security and Regional Cooperation I thank Vice Admiral Srikant, and the Senior Directing Staff of the College for inviting m[...]
Sins and Sinners: Where Did It Go Wrong? Yaad-e-maazi azaab hai yaa Rab Cheen lo mujh se hafiza mera (Recollecting the past is a torment, O God, take [...]
At a time when studied forgetfulness has reached epidemic proportions, a diligent exercise of recalling the life and times of an iconic personality in[...]
I have known Dr. Happymon Jacob for many years. I first met him in a Pugwash meeting. His interest and expertise in matters relating to disarmament ar[...]
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Power & Diplomacy For once here is a book in which references are as foot notes and not end notes! This adds to the reader’s comfort. Dr. Zoraw[...]
Mr. Noorani is nothing if not prolific. Here we have another tome of over 500 pages with its contents diligently distilled. It is also timely. The top[...]
Journalism in Times of Strident Nationalism This is as signal honour and I am grateful to the trustees of the Media Foundation for inviting me this ev[...]
The Ethics of Gandhi And The Dead Weight of Statecraft A non-historian in a houseful of those who worship at the Temple of Mnemosyne, the Greek goddes[...]