But what the South has gained in the wake of these changes is not so encouraging, |
Clearly, globalization is no panacea, |
Democracy helps countries to strengthen their identity, promotes internal cohesion and the ability to withstand pressures unleashed by globalization, |
examine all options and take action at an appropriate time. |
For the sake of parity of representation between the two countries, the high commissioner of Pakistan who is currently in India will be required to returned to Islamabad, |
I do not foresee a large-scale war, |
I do not think it is ever too late to start. |
If there was any preparation it was from India's side, |
India grieves with Nepal. |
It is saddening to note that for the first time in the history of the country the Minister for External Affairs has been asked to step down. |
Let us see what difference there is between his utterances and his actions. |
Military intervention by India in Sri Lanka is ruled out, |
Neither the Prime Minister nor the Attorney-General had any role in this matter. It is the CEC alone who has the sole Constitutional jurisdiction to recommend any action (against an Election Commissioner) to the President. |
Of course, we have entirely sympathized with the victims and our condolences go with the families and relatives of those who have been affected by this. |
Other than sitting and talking to Pakistan, we can't do much more, |