Hiranmay Karlekar

Hiranmay Karlekar

 

Hiranmay Karlekar is Consultant Editor of The Pioneer and former Editor of Hindustan Times. He has authored four books in English and two novels in Bengali

Aung San Suu Kyi at 80: Forgotten Behind Bars

Aung San Suu Kyi at 80: Forgotten Behind Bars

Saturday, 14 June 2025 | Hiranmay Karlekar

Once a global icon of democracy, her plight now draws diminishing international outrage. Yet even as the West looks away, resistance forces in Myanmar are gaining ground. The junta’s grip is slipping, but Suu Kyi’s life remains in peril as the battle for Myanmar’s future intensifies On June 19, 2025, Aung...

Unsung heroes of war: The stories that must be told

Unsung heroes of war: The stories that must be told

Saturday, 08 February 2025 | Hiranmay Karlekar

Narratives from the Heart of a Veteran by Lt-Gen Baljit Singh is a powerful account of extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and duty beyond the call I wonder how many of those who would be reading this piece have heard of Subedar Kali Das of the 8th battalion of the J&K Militia. Perhaps...

Winter’s tale in Northern India: A season of discontent

Winter’s tale in Northern India: A season of discontent

Saturday, 25 January 2025 | Hiranmay Karlekar

Northern India’s winter is more than just a fleeting season; it is a relentless narrative of marrow-freezing cold, breath-choking pollution and a grim forecast for years to come Of freezing marrows and choking breaths William Shakespeare, emperor of narratives, master of metaphors, celebrated craftsman of sentences and acclaimed presenter of deep...

Junta faces collapse amid escalating defeats

Junta faces collapse amid escalating defeats

Saturday, 11 January 2025 | Hiranmay Karlekar

Losses across key regions, coupled with mass defections and severe military setbacks, suggest a crumbling grip of Military on power in Myanmar By all indications, 2025 is going to be, militarily, a dismal year for Myanmar’s ruling junta. It is clearly losing its war against the opposition National Unity Government (NUG)...

India must stand firm against Sheikh Hasina’s extradition

Saturday, 28 December 2024 | Hiranmay Karlekar

India faces a pivotal decision as it considers Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister and a steadfast ally Sheikh Hasina must not be sent back to Bangladesh in response to the note verbale received from that country’s interim government calling for her extradition. Dhaka’s move has followed the...

Bangladesh’s secular fabric under siege

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Hiranmay Karlekar

The suppression of dissent, coupled with the growing boldness of extremist ideologies, risks steering the nation towards a fundamentalist Islamist state It is increasingly clear that fundamentalist Islamist organisations, which are pathologically hostile to India as well as to all secular and democratic persons and organisations in Bangladesh, are increasingly calling...

Bangladesh: A nation’s press under pressure

Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Hiranmay Karlekar

Attacks on media houses and journalists continue notwithstanding the interim Govt’s claim that it is committed to upholding media freedom The media’s independence is under severe attack in Bangladesh under the interim government headed by chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. The attack is two-pronged. One of these is directed against media houses...

State Editions

LG, CM review security, infrastructure, amenities in MAMC

20 June 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

QS Rankings: DU secures 30th spot globally in employment outcomes

20 June 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Man held for murdering cousin’s lover

20 June 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Three held for Rs 15.8 Lakh online scam linked to Chinese handlers

20 June 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

District magistrates directed to fix 71 waterlogging spots

20 June 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Sunday Edition

The Amrit Kaal Chronicle: Eleven Years of Empowered India

15 June 2025 | Rekha Gupta | Agenda

Democracy in Retreat: The Real Legacy of Modi’s Rule

15 June 2025 | Pawan Khera | Agenda

Renaissance or a Reckoning

15 June 2025 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Glorious 11 years: Civilisation Course Correction

15 June 2025 | Vijender Gupta | Agenda

Narendra Modi, the Crusader and Conqueror

15 June 2025 | Dr Harsh Vardhan | Agenda

Nature in a photo frame

15 June 2025 | SAKSHI PRIYA | Agenda