Political Princes: Struggles of Rahul Gandhi and Bilawal Bhutto
Two days ago, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, scion of the legendary Bhuttos, celebrated his 27th birthday. His party workers also known as jiyalas (the impassioned…
Why India, Pakistan treat their Nobel laureates shamefully
There is a common thread of undervaluing our achievers; and looking at ideas, values and contributions from the jaundiced lens of partisan politics. In…
A CORRIDOR TO A CLOSER SINO-PAKISTANI ALLIANCE?
Chinese influence in South and Central Asia is set to expand through the much-hyped China-Pakistan Economic Corridor just as the United States draws down…
Meena Kumari, the poet
After my earlier article on the life of Meena Kumari, I explored the iconic actor’s prowess in an entirely different area of personal expression…
Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s trip to New Delhi sent multiple signals
Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as India’s prime minister coincided with a major diplomatic initiative. By inviting SAARC leaders, especially Pakistan’s prime minister, a new beginning…
Pakistan is not afraid of Modi’s win
Finally, the verdict is out. The Indian electorate has given a clear message by electing Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) precisely in…
Pakistan silently watches the rise of Narendra Modi
My analysis – Pakistan: Cautiously pessimistic about Modi’s expected rise to power – first published here: A decade of UPA-Congress rule in India ends…
Enhancing Pak-India Trade Ties
Notwithstanding Pakistan’s internal challenges or the ‘war on terror’ in its backyard, the troubled relationship with India continues to drive its internal and external…
KLF 2014 Book Launch Delhi by Heart Impressions of a Pakistani Traveller by Raza Rumi 8 2 2014
Launching of my Book: ‘Delhi by Heart: Impressions of a Pakistani Traveller by Raza Rumi’ Moderator: Asif Noorani…
How the Future of South Asia Can Change!
Since Pakistan’s inception, its relationship with India has been mired by insecurity, hostility, suspicion and mistrust. Independence in 1947 was followed by conflict over…
Recognising the shift in Pakistan’s India policy
An Editorial for the Express Tribune The silver lining of the current Pakistan-India stand-off is that Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif remains committed…
Manmohan Singh’s ignorance
Manmohan Singh whom I have always held in high regard, disappointed millions in South Asia with his distastefully ill-timed hard talk during his Independence…
The future of Afghanistan – towards a regional solution
Here is a video podcast I did for the Pak-China institute. The transcript follows the video. The situation in Afghanistan, especially as its unfolding…
Book review: Delhi of the past and the present
Here is a lovely review of my book, written by the esteemed Intizar Husain Raza Rumi tells us that he aspired to be an…
Delhi by heart: Writing “Home”
A review of my book, Delhi by heart, in the Express Tribune In candid tones, journalist and analyst Raza Rumi explores an Indian city,…
Hassan Rouhani: Iran’s New President Will Build Alliances With India and Afghanistan
Here is something I wrote for policymic An unprecedented number of Iranians at home and abroad participated in the 11th presidential elections in the…
The heart divided
Here’s an excerpt from my book ‘Delhi, by heart’ that was featured in TFT I am not sure how I met Bunty. It was…
India and the Af-Pak question
Latest for Express Tribune Recently, US Secretary of State John Kerry elaborated on the need for India to take on a proactive role in…
Welcome remarks
A worthwhile editorial published in Express Tribune The seasoned Congress leader and India’s well-known dove Mani Shankar Aiyar has made some bold remarks at…
Time to move on
On peace with India for The News on Sunday After the recent LoC fiasco, there has to be long-term commitment and readiness to install…