If Modi was going to let down OROP protesters, he should at least have appealed to their honour

The prime minister needed at least to assuage the bruised sensitivity of the 'fauji' constituency.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Aug 15, 2015 · 07:00 pm

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is 45 years old ‒ but it hasn't really made the world any safer

A review meeting of the pact begins today is likely to ignore the fundamental problem: that the NPT enforces nuclear apartheid.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Apr 27, 2015 · 05:30 pm

Rafale deal is significant but Modi also scored by visiting French war memorial

The Air Force has got an interim infusion and the PM has also struck an empathetic chord with the Indian fauj.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Apr 13, 2015 · 08:30 pm

N-deal with Iran could mean cheaper oil for India, new trade routes to Central Asia

If all goes well, the agreement reached in Lausanne could enhance stability across Western and Southern Asia.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Apr 04, 2015 · 11:31 am

Modi’s trip to Sri Lanka is a crucial step in improving bilateral ties – but only the first step

The relations between the neighbours are finally thawing. Now is the time to seize upon this opportunity.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Mar 12, 2015 · 08:45 am

Arun Jaitley's budget has given no reason to cheer for the defence forces

Neither the quality of the gun nor the welfare of the man behind the gun seems to matter to the finance minister.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Mar 01, 2015 · 08:45 am

Maldives crisis is Modi government's first regional diplomatic challenge

The arrest of former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed puts the spotlight on the prime minister's scheduled visit to Male mid-March.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Feb 25, 2015 · 12:47 pm

Copenhagen attacks: Urban terror might be here to stay in west European societies

Neutralising the perpetrators of terror attacks is just an immediate tactical response. European governments need a long-term strategy.

C Uday Bhaskar

· Feb 16, 2015 · 09:55 am