Jawed Naqvi

A billion Indians minus the four

A billion Indians minus the four

The BJP is whipping up a polarised campaign ahead of next month’s proposed inauguration of the Ram temple. Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:16am
As cursing won’t help, try reason

As cursing won’t help, try reason

Why is it heavy weather to ponder the Israeli state being restructured peacefully to accord with the politics of multiculturalism? Updated 14 Nov, 2023 09:05am
They called Mandela a terrorist

They called Mandela a terrorist

In the swirling darkness of Gaza, Netanyahu’s words from 2020 shine a light on his military campaign. Updated 31 Oct, 2023 10:32am
Cricketers who also win hearts

Cricketers who also win hearts

Much comment has been made about the current World Cup lacking the cheer and graciousness of previous outings. Updated 24 Oct, 2023 10:18am
A world sacrificed at Israel’s altar

A world sacrificed at Israel’s altar

There was pointedly no mention of a theocratic state exclusively for the Jewish community, much less any expulsion of non-Jews. Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:27am
Can we fight Zionism, not Jews?

Can we fight Zionism, not Jews?

In what ways is Gaza different from Ukraine? Both are fighting brutal occupation, but treated very differently. Updated 10 Oct, 2023 11:04am
Maldives and its neighbours

Maldives and its neighbours

If Muizzu and his party proclaim themselves to be anti-Indian yet not as openly anti-West, there is something for Indian diplomats. Updated 03 Oct, 2023 09:32am
Fundamentalism by any other name

Fundamentalism by any other name

Khalistan would be an anachronism in Nehru’s India, but less so in a majoritarian state governed by the doctrine of Hindutva. Updated 26 Sep, 2023 09:11am
G20 with a hope and a prayer

G20 with a hope and a prayer

Nehru saw South Asia as an oasis of fellowship of postcolonial societies, and he spoke of a South Asian confederation ahead of the EU. Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:50am
In solidarity with the South

In solidarity with the South

Economic hardships faced by the rich have led to extreme measures with deleterious effect around the world. Published 05 Sep, 2023 08:05am