On the day that Russia attacked Ukraine, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Niazi landed on an official visit to Moscow. The first one by a Pak PM in 23 years. On the same day, after his meeting with Niazi, Putin calls up Indian Prime Minister. Are these coincidences?
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A story of five ports, India and China
Recent news about China now being only 290 Km from Kanyakumari created a lot of heat and discussion. This post tries to place the news in context. Bulk of international trade moves on the sea, along fixed routes and is made up of container ships and tankers. As can be seen from visual below, they … Continue reading A story of five ports, India and China
Was it the World cup final that India won against Pakistan?
Yesterday was the India Vs Pakistan cricket match. A billion Indians (actually 1.2 billions as per the latest census) know that. Question: Was it the finals that we won? No. That is not a dumb question. Let me explain. Today morning, I chanced across the guy who supplies buffalo milk in our complex. We have … Continue reading Was it the World cup final that India won against Pakistan?
Why lasting peace between India and Pakistan is not happening
Every Indian Prime Minister dreams of leaving behind one legacy - of being the one to establish lasting peace with Pakistan, without giving up one bit on Kashmir. Every Pakistani leader probably dreams of the same legacy - of being the one to establish lasting peace with India, without giving up one bit on Kashmir. … Continue reading Why lasting peace between India and Pakistan is not happening