Articles by Karan Singh
How J&K’s accession pact came into being
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on October 26, 1947. He was in a tough spot. The subcontinent had been divided on the basis of faith and on his mind were not only the 80% Muslims in the state, but also the 20% Hindus
Published on Nov 02, 2022 10:02 PM IST
Multiple crises and the cost of wasted time
We have reached where we are after two billion years of evolution from the slime of the primeval ocean and are moving steadily into Artificial Intelligence. However, at the moment, the negative factors would seem to be overwhelming
Updated on May 17, 2022 09:24 PM IST
Karan Singh
J&K: A year of hope and despair | Analysis
Compensate citizens for economic loss; restore statehood; allow 4G services; release prisoners
Updated on Aug 05, 2020 07:40 PM IST
Karan Singh
What the pandemic has taught us | Opinion
Protect nature; invest in health; ensure a safety net for the poor; and enhance global cooperation
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 05:16 PM IST
Karan Singh
Retracing the rich history of J&K, writes Karan Singh
Both Jammu and Kashmir are unhappy with the UT status. Restore normal political activity soon
Updated on Feb 10, 2020 12:39 PM IST
Karan Singh
The foundations of our Constitution and House remain firm, writes Karan Singh
Parliament House is redolent with history and the memory of our great leaders who have spoken over the decades there during the Constituent Assembly and subsequent parliamentary debates in both Houses.
Updated on Nov 18, 2019 04:35 AM IST
Karan Singh
The Congress phoenix has risen from the 2014 ashes
We must also pay homage to the collective wisdom of the Indian people. When there was a feeling that our polity was beginning to threaten the pluralistic nature of Indian society, the self-regulating mechanism came into play and is likely to continue to do so until the balance is restored.
Updated on Dec 14, 2018 07:30 AM IST
Karan Singh
Vedanta can heal the scars of history
Hinduism, which has a billion followers around the world, is the oldest, continuing religion dating back to several millennia B.C. During this long period it has produced a rich and vast corpus of scriptures that cover almost all aspects of human life. Among these the most significant are the Upanishads, those glorious dialogues which represent the foundation of all later schools of Indian philosophy.
Updated on May 11, 2015 11:46 PM IST
Karan Singh
Nehru held the ship of state firm over rough waters of Partition
The memory of great men often fades with times: The Gandhi generation has gone and the Nehru generation is passing rapidly. It is, therefore, important to preserve the legacy of these remarkable leaders. Karan Singh writes.
Updated on Nov 14, 2014 02:39 AM IST
Karan Singh
An able administrator
Babu Jagjivan Ram’s contribution towards India’s development is unparalleled. Karan Singh writes.
Updated on Apr 04, 2012 08:25 PM IST
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Set the record straight
This refers to the article, The charge of the fright brigade (Comment, April 20) by Satish Chandra, Bipan Chandra and Arjun Dev.
Updated on Apr 20, 2011 10:58 PM IST
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Neighbour’s pride
The Saarc summit, which starts in New Delhi today, must encourage such exchanges for they strengthen people-to-people contact, writes Karan Singh.
Updated on Apr 03, 2007 10:44 PM IST
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Have a detached approach to life
One of the secrets on my spiritual path is to develop the capacity to maintain an inner core of detachment, writes Karan Singh.
Published on Mar 25, 2006 03:52 PM IST
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Shrapnel flies everywhere
The war in Iraq, now nearing its inevitable end, represents a multi-dimensional tragedy. First, of course, it?s a human tragedy of immense proportions.
Updated on Apr 11, 2003 02:35 PM IST
PTI | Karan Singh
Keep the light shining
The key to the continued dynamism of Hinduism despite so many challenges and persecutions lies in its remarkable capacity for creative rearticulation by a whole succession of seers and social reformers.
Updated on Feb 21, 2003 04:56 PM IST
PTI | By Karan Singh