Trump Dumps Global Trading Rules for Political Gains
The rest of the world may rail against Trump for triggering off a trade war by his action to slap 25 percent tax on steel imports and 10 percent...
Economic Imperialism, Free Trade and Protection: Capitalist US is discovering the Virtue of State Control
The capitalist realtor-turned US president, Donald Trump, is a pseudo-socialist. In true capitalism, there is no place for government interference in economic affairs beyond the minimum necessary. But, Trump...
Yechury is Better Placed to Push his Line at Party Congress in April
The CPI(M) must make it clear at the Party Congress that effective action to take on BJP means all-out unity of the anti-BJP forces including the Congress. The option...
Veteran Communist Leader of Pakistan Jam Saqi is no More
Jam Saqi, former general secretary of the Communist Party of Pakistan passed away on March 5. Suffering from multiple ailments, he died of renal failure. Here’s a tribute, for...
BJP Gets a Black Eye in Statue War: Parivar is a Poor Learner
Post-Tripura-Lenin-Statue-Topple, Subramanian Swamy, Kiran Rijiju and H Raja went after the Leftist bust. And a little-known Tamil Nadu BJP small-fry called Muthu Raman took a hammer to Periyar’s head...
Poll Battle to Win Over Northeastern States of India: BJP Banking on Anti-Incumbency, Congress on Peace
The BJP is depending on the anti-incumbency as a result of unemployment, lack of infrastructure and improper implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission. The Congress, on the other hand,...
Nagaland and Meghalaya: Politics and Beyond
Navodita, our Associate Editor, takes a close look at Nagaland and Meghalaya that goes to poll on Tuesday (Feb 27), in the weekly column. A Different Truths exclusive. As...
Big Business of China on Silent Investment Aggression into India
China is fast catching up in terms of investment in India. It was the 17th largest investor in India in 2016, up from 28th in 2014 and 35th in...
Uphill Battle for BJP in Left Bastion Tripura
The BJP’s strenuous endeavours show a willingness to work hard if only to prepare the ground for future gains, although there may not be any immediate advantages. True, the...
India Ought to Adopt Pragmatic Approach towards Neighbours: Policy Flip-Flops Alienate New Delhi
The Maldives action cannot be described as a good neighbourly gesture. This has been the primary reason for neighbourhood hostility. The Maldives knew of India’s reservations about Beijing’s Belt...