Abhijit Majumder

Abhijit Majumder is a senior Indian journalist who has been the editor of national dailies like Mid Day, Hindustan Times (Delhi and NCR editions) and Mail Today. Follow him on Twitter @abhijitmajumder

As the US and China fight over Covid-19 and prepare for a new trade war, India swoops in for the last laugh Op-ed
A lion and a bear pounce on a fawn. Unwilling to share the prey, they begin to fight. Eventually, both are too weak and wounded to move. A fox which has been watching this from a distance sneaks up and makes away with the fawn.
May 8, 2020 02:46
Islamophobia or exaggeration? Why Western media is another virus plaguing India during Covid-19 outbreak Op-ed
As India wages war against Covid-19, it is also facing another kind of pandemic – non-stop attacks from Western media determined to offer simplistic portrayals of events despite the country’s relative success against the virus.
Apr 27, 2020 03:24
How India is using the Covid-19 catastrophe to start fixing its crumbling healthcare system Op-ed
Badly unprepared for the havoc that could be wreaked by a major surge in Covid-19 cases, India has taken this deadly pandemic as an opportunity to begin mending its inadequate medical infrastructure and to build new capacity.
Apr 20, 2020 03:40
Rally for secretive Islamist group TJ exploded Covid-19 in India - but is that the most dangerous thing about this movement? Op-ed
One in three people who have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus in India have contracted it at a common source: a gathering of a massive and mysterious Islamic organisation named Tablighi Jamaat (TJ).
Apr 9, 2020 03:47
As India locks itself down over coronavirus, West’s bias factory is working overtime Op-ed
It was long, irritating, and refused to go away. A 30-second public service announcement started appearing on each of India’s 1.28 billion mobile phones in early March, warning about the coronavirus threat and how to prevent it.
Apr 2, 2020 03:01
Modi’s disease diplomacy shows India’s growing soft power, as he shapes global coalition against coronavirus Op-ed
Epidemics hold no sex appeal for politicians. For a terror attack, an economic blockade or a flying enemy missile, others can be blamed — but if you mismanage the outbreak of a killer virus, voters will only blame you.
Mar 18, 2020 02:35
How MSM and Western leaders unleashed weapons of mass hypocrisy on India after CAA, Delhi riots Op-ed
Bernie Sanders to UK Parliament, UNHRC to western MSM, all showed deep bias and scant regard for ground facts while sermonising India over Delhi riots and citizenship law.
Mar 14, 2020 03:06
How ‘missile man’ and ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam’s 2020 vision propels new India Op-ed
Two decades ago, the late nuclear scientist and youth icon published his 2020 vision of a freer, more developed and stronger India. 2020 is here. We examine how much of his dream has taken shape on the ground.
Mar 6, 2020 03:31
One year on from India’s Balakot airstrikes: How MSM’s targeting strengthened Modi at home Op-ed
As MSM downplayed Pulwama terror attack and slated Modi’s response, India rallied behind him, offering a massive mandate.
Feb 26, 2020 03:11
Beyond Modi-Trump hugs and promises: Why India must play hardball over US president’s Delhi visit Op-ed
Eyeing the big and influential Indian-American community ahead of US elections, Trump needs India more than India needs him now. This gives Delhi a chance to rein in the cowboy.
Feb 24, 2020 02:06

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