M.S Shanker

Founder-Editor and the driving force behind Orangenews9.com, MS Shanker is a veteran media professional with over four decades of experience dedicated to fearless journalism and the nation’s cause. He has worked with leading media houses including Deccan Chronicle, Mid-Day, Outlook, Dainik Bhaskar, NDTV, and BBC, among others.

Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Should Religious Prayers Block Public Roads?

Religious practices are a fundamental right in any democratic society. However, when such practices spill over into public spaces, particularly roads, they raise serious concerns about public inconvenience, law enforcement, and social harmony. The decision by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra to prohibit prayers on main roads, especially during Ramadan, is a step…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Is Kunal Kamra Part of a ‘Toolkit’ Operation?

The so-called standup comedian Kunal Kamra has been making waves, recently mocking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde by labelling him a ‘gaddar’ (traitor). His repeated political jibes, especially against nationalist figures, raise serious concerns. Given his affinity with Uddhav Thackeray—whose party has strayed far from its pro-Hindu roots established by Bal Thackeray—it is worth…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

What’s Up, Tharoor’s Sleeves?

Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, is making headlines again. But this time, it’s not just his eloquence or literary finesse that’s grabbing attention—it’s his intriguing political waltz. Once a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tharoor seems to be recalibrating his stance. The man who once painted Modi as an autocratic leader…

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