ON BJP VICTORY Narendra Modi is back again as premier. And we mustn’t grudge him for that because he has been elected and not selected, and by millions. Some...
ON INDIAN ELECTION It’s dark at home. When he steps out, it’s darkness again. As he decides to walk on the darkness thickens. That’s the reality that makes up...
ON SHARJAH READING FESTIVAL All wars begin in the mind. They include the war to answer hunger and thirst, to satiate dreams, to win over love, to ensure harmony...
ON INDIA Promises win power, performance its perpetuation. The ruling Indian dispensation would have done well to remember that in the interest of the country, the party and those...
ON HOPE No matter how high a mountain is the earth below is always soft. I wrote this line, years ago, to a friend after a life-shattering loss. I...
ON TERROR Once again some areas in Europe were bloodied. Once again some people were killed. Once again strong action was being planned. Once again words and more words...
Displaying a trifle uppish temperament, like most young people raised on abundant life, she was waddling and not really concentrating on her walk towards her seat. As a result she...
Shaadaab S. Bakht, who worked for famous Indian dailies The Telegraph, The Pioneer, The Sentinel and wrote political commentaries for Tehelka.com, is Gulf Today’s Executive Editor.