Reflections
222. One rule book and different judgments
Before I share my thoughts today, I want to be honest: I have very little faith in the Indian judiciary. Read ‘very little’ as ‘absolutely no faith’. Consider this a personal disclaimer. And this...
221. Sometimes, being politically correct isn't the best choice
Yes, sometimes being politically correct isn't the best choice. That is the advice I would give to Olexander Scherba, Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa.As is customary, Iranian embassies worldwide...
220. I would have liked to attend my own funeral
Alan Bennett’s new book, “Enough Said,” is now on the stalls, released by Faber & Faber. It comprises the diary entries of his 90th year. English playwright, author, actor, and screenwriter A...
219. Trump is determined to ‘reclaim America’s backyard’.
It was not surprising when, a few days ago, the Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth mentioned the three words, “reclaim our backyard.” He was simply expressing in words what Donald Trump was doing through his...
218. The world needs many Pedro Sanchez
Although the world is weary of US President Donald Trump's combative negotiating style—characterized by bullying and humiliation —it is Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez alone who has confronted hi...
217. Rajya Sabha & A shameless addiction to power
Do we really need the Rajya Sabha? The answer is a definite NO. The first of the many reasons is that it has become a sanctuary for the shameless addict of power. After serving as prim...
216. Can a university that can't uphold free speech really be called a university?
Free speech is slipping away, becoming more of a distant hope. After numerous instances where free speech has come under political scrutiny, Adelaide University unexpectedly canceled a majo...
215. The Iran-US historical connection
Few will recall that in March last year, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that U.S. intelligence agencies believe Iran is not developing a nuclear weapon, and that Supreme L...
214. The US is ready with a prince to rule Iran
The indications clearly show that after successfully installing a Prince in Bangladesh, the U.S. has now shifted its focus to Iran, where a Prince is already waiting.Iran’s monarchy has deep historica...
213. The real issue is the evil personified
In Minab, southern Iran, schoolbags and textbooks are being pulled from the debris as the death toll from a missile strike on a girls’ school has risen to 150, with 95 others critically wounded and so...
212. Israel’s insecurity will destroy West Asia one day
Today, on February 28, the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran, resulting in explosions in Tehran and intensifying tensions throughout West Asia.Iran responded with missil...
211. The Prince of Bangladesh playing the same raga
After taking office, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that his government aims to develop a constructive relationship with India rooted in mutual respect and national interests. But th...