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

Discredited Politicians and the Decline of Public Discourse

In recent times, political discourse in India has hit a new low, with opposition leaders resorting to inflammatory and divisive rhetoric. Two striking examples illustrate this trend: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s derogatory remarks about the Mahakumbh Mela and the Congress party’s offensive characterization of the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner. The desperation of…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Who Benefited from USAID in India? The Nation Demands Answers

The Trump administration’s recent decision to cut funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has sparked a heated debate, especially after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed that $21 million had been allocated for increasing voter turnout in India. The move to freeze USAID funds and restructure the agency aligns with Trump’s broader…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Tharoor’s Modi Praise: A Calculated Move or Political Repositioning?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to the United States, at the invitation of President Donald Trump, was widely acknowledged as a diplomatic success. Even Modi’s staunch critics, including Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, found merit in the trip, triggering surprise and speculation. The praise from US media giants like The New York Times…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Congress Under Foreign Influence? Gogoi Joins the Scanner

The Congress party, which frequently claims sole credit for India’s independence while questioning the BJP’s role in the freedom struggle, now finds itself under scrutiny for alleged links with foreign entities hostile to India. After allegations against Sonia Gandhi’s ties to billionaire George Soros—who has been accused of destabilizing democracies—the latest name to emerge is…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Trisha: The New Cricketing Sensation

Some stories are too incredible—until they happen. Gongadi Trisha’s meteoric rise in women’s cricket is one such tale. From picking up a bat at just two-and-a-half years old to making history on the world stage, her journey has been nothing short of spectacular. Trisha’s cricketing odyssey began almost before she could walk properly. By the…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

The Great Fall of Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal’s political downfall was inevitable. While his supporters clung to blind loyalty, ignoring mounting corruption evidence, Delhi’s electorate chose change. The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) electoral defeat in the state assembly polls was no surprise—it was a verdict on years of deception, misgovernance, and arrogance. The writing was on the wall long before the…

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