Delhi Guardian

Netanyahu’s visit must be viewed as a serenade to a rapidly expanding relationship between India and Israel which is bound to yield substantial results in the longer run The much-awaited visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally commenced. Indian Prime Minister  Narendra Modi  and his counterpart share tremendous camaraderie, which was on full display when Modi visited Israel to mark 25 years of formal diplomatic ties between the two countries. Despite the fact that India has voted against the ‘Jerusalem Vote’ in the United Nations, there is no doubt that this diplomatic visit is going to further cement Indo-Israeli bilateral ties. Areas of cooperation are vast and the results of a healthy interaction will be mutually beneficial for both countries. The bilateral relationship between the two countries has witnessed a checkered history. Both countries faced similar circumstances post independence. Both India and Israel diverted their energ...

As we enter the new year, we must not be deluded by the  economy’s  higher growth trajectory. What matters most is the distribution of fruits of economic growth. A healthy debate on imbalance is needed As festivities usher in another year, it will be pertinent to examine what lies ahead for the Indian economy in 2018. How does the Indian economy fare in terms of other economies in the year ahead and what are the daunting policy challenges the country will be forced to grapple withIJ A recent report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research indicates a healthy picture for the global economy. India is all set to overtake Britain and France; and will assume the distinguished and coveted position as the world’s fifth largest economy.  But navigating the delicate contours of a rapidly changing geo-political scenario will require a certain degree of diplomatic finesse, persistence and competence. After the BJP’s triumphant victory in Gujarat and the Congress’s...