Hanuman leaves his mark on Lanka
Hanuman’s carriage to Ravan’s court made quite a spectacle. The rakshas as were curious to see a huge monkey being dragged on the streets by scores of their brethren. Those who had watched him in…
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Changing US-Afghanistan ties
Harsha Kakar Afghanistan recently released a US citizen, George Glezmann, held by them for over the past two years. He was arrested while touring Afghanistan in Dec 2022, an arrest which the US declared illegal.…
Pakistan has few options
Harsha Kakar The last few weeks have witnessed a spurt of incidents involving various groups, battling Pak security forces, including the Baloch Freedom Fighters. Over 2000 attacks, including terrorist strikes and suicide bombings, have occurred…
Hanuman brings Solace to Sita
Barring physical assault, Ravan had not spared any effort to wreck Sita’s self-esteemto fulfil his vile desire. Yet, he had to beat a retreat before her steadfastness. It was only his tactical retreat though.Ravan left…
Neutralizing Iran
Harsha Kakar Iran has been at the forefront of most global conflicts either directly or indirectly in recent years. It is a member of the Russia-China-Iran-North Korea alliance in Eurasia, supporting Russia in its war…
In Lanka Hanuman looks for Sita
Hanuman had accomplished a singular feat in leaping across the Indian Ocean from Rameshwaram to Ravan’s Lanka. He was clear about his role as well as his mission in the alien land. He was Ram’s…
The US, India and national security
Harsha Kakar PM Modi’s recent visit to the US, apart from fending off major irritants, including tariffs due to trade imbalances, was a major boost for national security, amongst other aspects. Trump’s team largely comprises…
Do not make Omar Abdullah Kejriwal
K B Jandial It is more than four months since Omar Abdullah assumed office as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. Following a highly charged election campaign against…
India’s security concerns are non-negotiable
Harsha Kakar Directions by the new Trump administration on stopping all US foreign aid, initially for a period of 90 days, has resulted in uncertainty and confusion across the globe as also the UN. Agencies…
Sugriv tastes the fruit of Friendship
Sugriv was happy. His arch-enemy, Bali had been eliminated and he was going to be the king of his race. Now he did not have to wander in the forest like a homeless exile.…