The refugee influx means that the EU will soon scrap its freedom of movement rules to cope with a crisis lasting for another half-century

The refugee influx means that the EU will soon scrap its freedom of movement rules to cope with a crisis lasting for another half-century

‘The Vidia Naipaul I knew was friendly, warm-hearted (not quite the same as kind-hearted), curious, responsive, humorous (and able to laugh at himself), convivial, mischievous, never hypocritical’

‘The Vidia Naipaul I knew was friendly, warm-hearted (not quite the same as kind-hearted), curious, responsive, humorous (and able to laugh at himself), convivial, mischievous, never hypocritical’

‘A sudden reassertion of national sovereignty and identity is perceived by many as a reversal of what has come to resemble a natural order of things’

‘A sudden reassertion of national sovereignty and identity is perceived by many as a reversal of what has come to resemble a natural order of things’

Edward Said accused the poet of Orientalist prejudice — but he owed much to Muslim tradition

Edward Said accused the poet of Orientalist prejudice — but he owed much to Muslim tradition

Nationalism has returned to the front pages. The Western intelligentsia is appalled. Should they be?

Nationalism has returned to the front pages. The Western intelligentsia is appalled. Should they be?

Promoting demagogues of Left and Right makes for increased ratings but is bad for democracy

Promoting demagogues of Left and Right makes for increased ratings but is bad for democracy

Despite incessant attacks from militant atheists, God is not dead. To doubt is human, but we can still take comfort in the sacred mysteries

Despite incessant attacks from militant atheists, God is not dead. To doubt is human, but we can still take comfort in the sacred mysteries

Going in search of Indian food in India — in vain

Going in search of Indian food in India — in vain