India in the Nuclear Club: What does that mean to you and me?

Hurrah !! and we have got the NSG waiver. Although I was initially skeptical about it, but hoped we get through the hurdle. Thanks to all those diplomats who lobbied intensely with all the countries to convince them about our stand. This is indeed a great development for India to end its 34 year nuclear … Continue reading »

Withdraw, if they don’t agree!!

This is an absolute ridicule in the face. I would suggest only one obvious thing to the Indian diplomats at the NSG meet in Vienna: Withdraw from the deal if the officials from other countries do not agree to Indian stand on the nuclear testing terms. Damn the deal, damn the rest of the world. … Continue reading »

Power cuts and the Nuclear Deal

Tick, I turned on the lights of my room, another tick I turned the regulator of the ceiling fan. Nothing worked. “Aren’t there lights at our place dude?” I asked my friend. “Nope, Load shedding…” he said. “How long?” “It’s in the papers, six hours a day… 3 in the morning and 3 later in … Continue reading »

Some thoughts on the Indo-US 123 Agreement

Some define this agreement as the practical solution which meets all our requirements, while some say that the deal is one sided as it is bounded by the Hyde Act of the US. The 123 Agreement or precisely to be called as the “Agreement for cooperation between the Government of India and the Government of … Continue reading »