Articles by Sridhar Krishna
A self-harming stance on digital trade tariffs
The path forward lies in informed policies, data-driven assessments and well-reasoned geopolitics. India’s current stance does not hold up to these tests.
Published on May 09, 2024 01:41 AM IST
Pranay KotasthaneSridhar Krishna
There’s a jobs crisis. Acknowledge it
There are several ways to create employment. But first accept the problem and think of solutions that can do justice at the required scale
Updated on Feb 22, 2022 07:30 PM IST
Sridhar Krishna and Anupam Manur
US closely monitoring Indo-Pak ties after Mumbai attacks
Lauding India for its "measured response" in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrors, a top Pentagon official has said various US agencies are keeping a close watch on the developments taking place in both the countries.See special
Updated on Dec 20, 2008 10:52 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'Pakistan banned Jamat-ud-Dawah for its interest'
The United States has said that Pakistan banned the Jamat-ud-Dawah for its own interest and not because Islamabad was warned by the Bush administration that it stood to be branded as a terrorist state.
Updated on Dec 13, 2008 02:31 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'Ban will limit JuD, LeT's capacity to carry terror strikes'
Hailing the ban on Pakistani organisation the Jamaat-ud-Dawah by the UN, the US today said the action would limit the ability of the group and its affiliated LeT to plan new terrorist attacks and acquire weapons.
Updated on Dec 11, 2008 03:12 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US hopes a 'shift' in Pak's approach on LeT
The United States has said that it will be good if Pakistan "shifts" to a tougher approach towards Lashkar-e-Taiba, the prime suspect in the Mumbai terror attacks.
Updated on Dec 11, 2008 08:47 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'Mumbai terror attacks has hallmarks of al-Qaeda'
The multiple terror attacks in Mumbai that have killed over 100 people have the "hallmarks" of the al-Qaeda, anti-terrorism experts have suggested.
Updated on Nov 27, 2008 09:19 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'Breakthrough in WTO talks possible this year'
With a "renewed" commitment by significant players like India and Brazil to revive the Doha Round of trade talks, a top White House official has said, there are chances of a breakthrough being achieved this year.
Updated on Nov 24, 2008 01:00 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Indian-Americans fear Sonal's VHP link may influence US policy
Concerned over reports of Prez-elect Barack Obama's Transition team member Sonal Shah's links with rightwing Hindu parties, some Indian- Americans have expressed fear that it might possibly influence the US policies towards India.
Updated on Nov 21, 2008 11:09 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Sonal Shah to craft Obama's hi-tech policy
The focus of the Policy Working Groups will be to develop the priority policy proposals and plans from the Obama Campaign for action during the Obama-Biden Administration.
Updated on Nov 20, 2008 12:54 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Open market policy, surest path to grow: Bush
President George W Bush told the leaders of the G-20 and other major actors in the global financial system that the surest path to grow is to continue policies of free and open markets.
Updated on Nov 15, 2008 01:43 PM IST
None | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Obama attaches 'high priority' to ties with India
US President-elect Barack Obama has assured India that he attached "high priority" to further strengthening the strategic bilateral ties as top officials of the two sides met in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis.
Updated on Nov 14, 2008 09:18 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
White House gears up for G-20 summit
The White House is gearing up to host one of the biggest political shows in the eight year stay of George W Bush by organising the G-20 summit where the top world leaders are expected to participate.
Updated on Nov 12, 2008 01:05 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'81 pc Indian-American in favour of Obama'
An overwhelming 81 per cent Indian-Americans will vote for Senator Barack Obama while merely 19 per cent will support the Senator John McCain, an opinion poll suggests.
Updated on Nov 04, 2008 09:27 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Obama asks supporters not to slow down
Despite various polls showing Democrat Presidential nominee Barack Obama leading the race for November 4 elections, he has refused to slow down and asked his supporters to keep the momentum of the campaign going.
Updated on Oct 29, 2008 08:13 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Lawmaker objects to China helping Pak build N-reactors
A critic has raised objections over China helping Pakistan in building two new atomic reactors, saying that the agreement flouts the norms established by the NSG.
Updated on Oct 24, 2008 08:55 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Another Bush-Manmohan meet?
The US President decides to invite leaders of the G-20 countries, including India, for a summit in Washington on November 15 to discuss the global financial turmoil.
Updated on Oct 23, 2008 01:42 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
N-cooperation with Pak 'not on table': US
The Bush administration makes it clear that the Indo-US nuclear agreement is "unique" which cannot be replicated elsewhere as a model.
Updated on Oct 18, 2008 11:38 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
India says bound by 'agreed text' of 123 pact
After putting the final seal on the agreement with the US, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told reporters that India was bound only by the "agreed text" of the 123 Agreement.
Updated on Oct 11, 2008 12:35 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush assures fuel supplies to India
Allaying India's fears on certain provisions of the N-deal bill which he signed into law, President George W Bush has said there are "no changes" in fuel supply commitments as provided in the 123 Agreement.
Updated on Oct 09, 2008 04:33 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
India's concerns on N-deal have been met: Sen
India has said its concerns on certain provisions of the bill have been met with George W Bush's assurance on fuel supplies and 'advanced consent' to it for reprocessing.
Updated on Oct 09, 2008 09:24 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush signs Indo-US nuclear deal bill into law
US President George W Bush today signed into law the legislation to implement the historic Indo-US civil nuclear deal paving the way for the two countries to formally ink the 123 agreement on Friday.
Updated on Oct 09, 2008 09:32 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Focus should be on future ties: Indian-American community
With President George W Bush set to sign on Wednesday the bill on Indo-US nuclear deal into law, the Indian-American community feels the focus now should be on future development of bilateral ties.
Updated on Oct 05, 2008 01:58 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush confident of Senate clearing N-deal tomorrow
The Bush administration is confident that the approval legislation on the US-India civilian nuclear deal will be cleared by the Senate "most likely" tomorrow.
Updated on Sep 30, 2008 11:10 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush hails approval of N-deal by House of Representatives
President George W Bush hails the House of Representatives' adoption of the Indo-US nuclear deal as "another major step forward" in achieving transformation of bilateral ties.
Updated on Sep 28, 2008 11:16 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US House approves nuclear deal
The civil nuclear deal sails through the US House of Representatives and appears poised to clear the Senate soon despite a new hitch.
Updated on Sep 28, 2008 03:07 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush hails approval of N-deal by House of Representatives
President George W Bush has hailed the House of Representatives' adoption of the Indo-US nuclear deal as "another major step forward" in achieving transformation of bilateral ties.
Updated on Sep 28, 2008 10:33 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Berman persuaded to drop tough line; Congressional nod likely
The Bush administration has convinced the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman to drop his tough stance on the landmark accord, and agree to the Senate version of the Bill of Approval.
Updated on Sep 26, 2008 09:02 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bill on nuclear deal tabled in US House
The Senate version of the bill was introduced in the House of Representatives, giving boost to efforts to push the deal hours before Manmohan Singh and George Bush meet.
Updated on Sep 25, 2008 10:13 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush seeks public support for bailout package
Expressing concern that the country faced economic ruin if the Congress did not act fast, President George W Bush took his case on the financial bailout packet to the American people.
Updated on Sep 25, 2008 08:42 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington