Mr. Swraj Paul’s bid to take over two leading north Indian companies has been frustrated, at least for the time being. But while he does not appear to be willing to reconcile himself to this defeat and look for ways of pulling out, his future strategy is far from clear. … Read More
The Bombay special judge, Mr. RB Sule’s decision to discharge Mr. AR Antulay from trial on charges under the prevention of corruption act must come as a shock to the whole country. In sum, the judge has held that the former Maharashtra chief minister is still a public servant by … Read More
In her address to the Congress (I) parliamentary party on Sunday, Mrs. Gandhi was rather vague in respect of her assessment of recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir. This is understandable. In her position as Prime Minister, she cannot always be candid and explicit. Even so, three points emerge from … Read More
It will be interesting to wait and see whether the Pakistan government, through its otherwise ultra-active embassy in New Delhi, offers a detailed rebuttal of what The Statesman has said in connection with its involvement with the activities of extremist Sikhs in India. Some of the points the daily has … Read More
It is doubtful whether as India’s Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi would wish to engage in a serious effort to find solutions to various conflicts in West Asia. She would know that the problems are too complex to yield to well-meant advice, that India has no clout whatever in dealing … Read More
As President Zia-ul-Haq enters the seventh year of his harsh reign in Pakistan, it does not look as if he is about to face a serious challenge. The eight-party movement for restoration of democracy (MRD) put up a show of resistance on July 6 to draw attention to the fact … Read More
Not much importance need be attached to the US secretary of state, Mr. George Shultz’s visit to New Delhi. His main business lay elsewhere – Bangkok and Islamabad. It would have been impolite and worse (an unnecessary rude snub) for him to have avoided the Indian capital on this trip. … Read More
