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Sunanda K Datta-Ray is a senior journalist, columnist and author.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden (PTI file image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Will Modi follow Nehru on India's strategic...

The world is waiting to see how Mr Modi responds to President Joe Biden's flattering overtures and the courtship of high...

23 Jun 2022 12:31 AM IST

This mismatch is reflected in the unattractive quality of life for the vast majority of Indians, the result of persistently insufficient attention to factors like housing, hospitals, schools, public transport, hygiene, sanitation and the environment. (Representational Image/ DC)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Why (some) Indians are in a rush to stop being...

Perhaps there's a certain mismatch between India's rhetoric and reality

8 Jun 2022 6:47 AM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and President Joe Biden take their masks off as they arrive with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity launch event at the Izumi Garden Gallery, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Tokyo. (AP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | After Tokyo summit: How will the Quad help...

The White House describes the Quad as only 'a premier regional grouping on issues that matter to the Indo-Pacific'

24 May 2022 7:05 AM IST

Rioters hurl stones and sticks during a communal riot that escalated due to clamping illegal water connection in a religious place in Moti Karanja area of Aurangabad. (photo: PTI)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Violence in Indian life: Can rulers take steps...

Drifting towards bigotry and blinkers, we must bear in mind that there is a domestic as well as an international...

12 May 2022 1:09 AM IST

Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with his Britains counterpart Boris Johnson after a joint press briefing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on April 22, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Boris' UK & Modi's India: On the same...

History is reinforced by 1.4 million Indian-origin people comprising the largest ethnic group there after whites

26 April 2022 1:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden (PTI file image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Can shared values' douse discord in India-US...

Mr Narendra Modi's actions must live up to his rhetoric before he can respond to Mr Biden's call to help suffering...

13 April 2022 12:38 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Biden, Putin and Ukraine peace: Keep God out of...

It's the Cold War all over again, the Great Game that never ceases day and night

30 March 2022 12:34 AM IST

FILE | Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a bilateral meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, in Glasgow. (Photo: PTI)

Sunanda K. Datta Ray | Crisis over Ukraine poses fresh challenge for...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is too burdened with the weight of European history, nuclear one-upmanship and Cold War...

15 March 2022 12:09 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (AP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Amid Europe crisis, let's look afresh at China...

It serves little purpose in the circumstances to brand China a rogue state

2 March 2022 2:08 AM IST

The young men in saffron scarves who yelled Jai Shri Ram! at girl students in hijabs were deliberately trying to foment serious political and religious conflict. (Representational Image/ DC File)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Of prejudice and religion: Free choice is...

There is no alternative to social evolution in a free society that respects everyone's right to choose his or her...

16 Feb 2022 3:35 AM IST

Artists perform during Republic Day Parade 2022 at Rajpath in New Delhi, Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022. (PTI)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | To celebrate the republic, focus on humble...

Around 230 million Indians were pushed into poverty during the last 12 months

1 Feb 2022 1:01 AM IST

The government had earlier told the court that begging should not be a crime if it was done due to poverty. It had also said begging will not be decriminalised. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Identity politics threat to social cohesion in...

Tragically, symbols have acquired all the substitute value of substance under leaders who splash out on the circus of...

19 Jan 2022 1:36 AM IST