Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's decision to not talk to the ruling parties is due to two reasons: first, the ‘mandate’ being given away to these parties and, second, the real power lying elsewhere
Mehmal SarfrazInformation plays a critical role in a democracy. For people to take part in the democratic process & make an informed decision, it is essential they have access to correct information
Nirupam HazraThe scapegoating of Sri Lankan Tamils has broadly followed similar patterns as in India, even if the axis of persecution took place more on ethnic/linguistic rather than religious lines
Asim AliFor the man who plays minder to Rahul Gandhi on his overseas visits, the Western media coverage seemed to imply that Modi had lost the plot and was on the cusp of being perceived as a global pariah
Swapan DasguptaIf the functioning of key institutions has dented the confidence of even a minuscule segment of the citizenry, the causes of the cynicism need to be assessed and addressed
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