What the NYT says on India cancelling the foreign secretaries meeting with Pakistan...

"Canceling the meeting was an overreaction on India's part, especially when it could have served as an opportunity to discuss grievances and press for a solution.

Absent of such an airing, there is a tendency on both sides to escalate the tensions, with the Indian news media emphasizing Mr. Modi's willingness to take a tough stand and Pakistan asserting it was not"subservient' to India.

There will always be political excuses not to take risks. Both leaders have challenges at home, but Mr. Modi, who won a huge victory in the May election, is in the strongest political position, while Mr. Sharif is facing street protests led by politicians seeking his ouster.

What's needed is a meeting between the leaders to establish a continuing dialogue. Read the full piece here.