Stories by Jawed Naqvi

A democracy of cockroaches?

A democracy of cockroaches?

Since the Cockroach Janta Party has waded into a palpably troubling vacuum, the occasion calls for an unsparing scrutiny. Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:18am
The parables of absurdity

The parables of absurdity

Since India cannot respond to China the way it does to South Asian irritants, it answers the description of a short-sighted bully. Updated 26 May, 2026 07:32am
Palestine on BRICS agenda

Palestine on BRICS agenda

To have India and the UAE on board with a resolution starkly targeting Israel is a feat of sorts, more so when it occurs in New Delhi. Published 19 May, 2026 08:14am
When dismounting the tiger

When dismounting the tiger

Modi is going about wrecking the opposition as a man possessed. The tricks he has used can be regarded as his own patented innovations. Published 12 May, 2026 06:55am
Requiem for Stalin’s spirit

Requiem for Stalin’s spirit

Stalin had little clue that Indian comrades would one day shore up Hindu nationalism, hitching their anti-Congressism with Hindutva forces. Updated 05 May, 2026 08:39am
Pity the poor man’s Rambo

Pity the poor man’s Rambo

Muslim actors and film writers have contributed considerably to the rise of a genre of Indian war cinema naming Pakistan as the enemy. Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:42am
Suppose Iran didn’t exist

Suppose Iran didn’t exist

The Iran war brings a totally new set of assumptions on board for any Perry Mason to grapple with. Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:39am
How Iran eyes 100pc success

How Iran eyes 100pc success

Iran has followed the Chinese model as one can see from its defiance of sanctions to build excellent healthcare, education... Updated 31 Mar, 2026 08:54am
Peril of not knowing Gordafarid

Peril of not knowing Gordafarid

In modern Persian culture, Gordafarid is a feminist icon and a symbol of Iranian resistance and ingenuity. Published 24 Mar, 2026 06:05am
Bogey of a religious war

Bogey of a religious war

This is a war in which Iran’s objectives are nothing if not reasoned and secular. Updated 17 Mar, 2026 10:00am
Who endures the pain, wins

Who endures the pain, wins

If Iran can indeed survive the conventional assault from Israel and the US, it would radically alter the global architecture of Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:50am
Addressing Trump’s curiosity

Addressing Trump’s curiosity

Trump and Witkoff should be able to understand Iran by simply reading about the life of American peace activist Rachel Corrie. Updated 24 Feb, 2026 09:33am
Two books and other stories

Two books and other stories

Rahul Gandhi cited some troubling passages from an as yet unpublished book showing Modi as a shirker when it came to China. Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:39am
A gentle reminder about Iran

A gentle reminder about Iran

Perhaps Iran can still be wrecked as Donald Trump has threatened to do, but it’s difficult to see how. Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:26am
Be at the table, or on the menu

Be at the table, or on the menu

Holding the BRICS presidency for 2026, Modi is required to host a summit of its increasingly powerful and influential leaders in New Delhi around August. Updated 27 Jan, 2026 09:19am