Author Archives: Amit Baruah
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2 days ago
Welcome to the Indian Paisa League
It’s all about money and very little about cricket. The alleged involvement of Sreesanth and Co. in the cash-for-runs scam could just be the tip of the iceberg.
It’s all about money and very little about cricket. The alleged involvement of Sreesanth and Co. in the cash-for-runs scam could just be the tip of the iceberg.
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13th May, 2013
From rhetoric to delivery
It’s going to be a fairytale return to power for Mian Nawaz Sharif, but the time for celebration will be limited. The awaam of Pakistan maange more: Amit Baruah.
It’s going to be a fairytale return to power for Mian Nawaz Sharif, but the time for celebration will be limited. The awaam of Pakistan maange more: Amit Baruah.
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6th May, 2013
Kot Lakhpat to Kot Bhalwal
Defenseless prisoners in Indian and Pakistani jails, are the new frontier in the never-ending “war” between the two countries, writes Amit Baruah.
Defenseless prisoners in Indian and Pakistani jails, are the new frontier in the never-ending “war” between the two countries, writes Amit Baruah.
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29th April, 2013
No compensation for distress
Allowing crooks and thugs to collect money from the poor in the name of investment is both a shame and heinous crime, writes Amit Baruah.
Allowing crooks and thugs to collect money from the poor in the name of investment is both a shame and heinous crime, writes Amit Baruah.
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22nd April, 2013
Mad about Musharraf
Amit Baruah examines why some Indians and the Indian media are obsessed with a General who thought he was a democrat for Pakistan.
Amit Baruah examines why some Indians and the Indian media are obsessed with a General who thought he was a democrat for Pakistan.
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15th April, 2013
Why it’s not yours to squander
When India voted in the UPA alliance in 2004, it didn’t authorise Manmohan and Co. to ally Delhi with Washington, says Amit Baruah.
When India voted in the UPA alliance in 2004, it didn’t authorise Manmohan and Co. to ally Delhi with Washington, says Amit Baruah.
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8th April, 2013
Why ignorance is dangerous
A citizen managed to get through to a cop and tell him why he was different. The cop, surprise of surprises, agreed.
A citizen managed to get through to a cop and tell him why he was different. The cop, surprise of surprises, agreed.
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1st April, 2013
Secular by reason
By placing the focus on well-being of all, historian Romila Thapar has given a new meaning to secularism, believes Amit Baruah.
By placing the focus on well-being of all, historian Romila Thapar has given a new meaning to secularism, believes Amit Baruah.
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25th March, 2013
Death by bullet, not noose
One can’t but be inspired by Bhagat Singh who wanted to be treated as a war prisoner. He wanted to be shot dead by a military detachment, not hanged.
One can’t but be inspired by Bhagat Singh who wanted to be treated as a war prisoner. He wanted to be shot dead by a military detachment, not hanged.
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18th March, 2013
South Asia ‘Democracy’ Express (Slow)
Does this train have a destination? Or will it perennially remain between stations? Hop on with Amit Baruah.
Does this train have a destination? Or will it perennially remain between stations? Hop on with Amit Baruah.
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11th March, 2013
The lamb roars in Parliament
Manmohan Singh has predicted the defeat of the opposition BJP in the 2014 elections. Is it rhetoric or possibility? Amit Baruah takes a closer look.
Manmohan Singh has predicted the defeat of the opposition BJP in the 2014 elections. Is it rhetoric or possibility? Amit Baruah takes a closer look.
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4th March, 2013
Agreement yes, implementation no
Amit Baruah writes about a nugget of history that puts Indian and Pakistani media practices in the spotlight
Amit Baruah writes about a nugget of history that puts Indian and Pakistani media practices in the spotlight
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25th February, 2013
An echo of Pakistan’s tragedy in Delhi
Amit Baruah writes about a gathering of Hazara Shias that pointed to the deliberate, targeted killings of this Muslim community.
Amit Baruah writes about a gathering of Hazara Shias that pointed to the deliberate, targeted killings of this Muslim community.
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18th February, 2013
Protest: It’s a-changing
From #Shahbag in Bangladesh to India Gate @Delhigangrape, Amit Baruah looks at the why and how of new agitation.
From #Shahbag in Bangladesh to India Gate @Delhigangrape, Amit Baruah looks at the why and how of new agitation.
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11th February, 2013
Both yes and no are legal
In the American view, national sovereignty is a dispensable requirement for targeted killings, Amit Baruah argues.
In the American view, national sovereignty is a dispensable requirement for targeted killings, Amit Baruah argues.
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4th February, 2013
Can we, please, just leave him alone?
In Amit Baruah’s view, Pakistan and India have enough to squabble about without Shahrukh Khan.
In Amit Baruah’s view, Pakistan and India have enough to squabble about without Shahrukh Khan.
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28th January, 2013
The Republic is stronger
What do you say when asked for ‘news’ about a billion people? Read Amit Baruah’s answer.
What do you say when asked for ‘news’ about a billion people? Read Amit Baruah’s answer.
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21st January, 2013
No longer reluctant, Rahul?
One could have expected anyone else in Rahul’s position to seize the opportunity of leading India with both hands a while ago, argues Amit Baruah.
One could have expected anyone else in Rahul’s position to seize the opportunity of leading India with both hands a while ago, argues Amit Baruah.
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14th January, 2013
India-Pakistan ping-pong
It’s an old game with a new tragedy that the two countries are playing on the Line of Control, writes Amit Baruah from Delhi.
It’s an old game with a new tragedy that the two countries are playing on the Line of Control, writes Amit Baruah from Delhi.
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7th January, 2013
About a people gone wrong
It’s a sad reality that we are out to help only ourselves, writes Amit Baruah, not the grievously injured Delhi rape victim and her friend lying on the road.
It’s a sad reality that we are out to help only ourselves, writes Amit Baruah, not the grievously injured Delhi rape victim and her friend lying on the road.
