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There’s something seriously wrong with the Indian Opposition. Either they’ve developed collective amnesia, or they’ve enrolled in a crash course on “How to Lose Public Trust in 30 Days or Less.” Their shameful behaviour in Parliament over Operation Sindoor has not only insulted the intelligence of the average Indian but also brought disgrace to the…
What a match it turned out to be! The fourth Test at Manchester will not merely go down as a drawn encounter in the record books—it will be remembered as a watershed moment for a young Indian Test team that defied odds, braved English hostility both on and off the pitch, and displayed character, resilience,…
In a functioning democracy, every political party has the right to contest or boycott an election. But when that boycott is threatened not in protest of injustice but seemingly to shield a legacy of electoral malpractice, it raises serious concerns about intent, integrity, and commitment to the Constitution. That’s exactly what appears to be happening…
So, has Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar betrayed his admirers—or merely overestimated his own importance in the power corridors of Delhi? What began as a courteous resignation citing “health reasons” has spiralled into a political soap opera. Enter Arnab Goswami—the eternal disruptor, nationalist-in-chief, and prime-time cannonball—who blew the lid off with allegations that Dhankhar might be…
When the Supreme Court gave a green signal to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—starting with Bihar—it should have been a routine administrative update. After all, Article 324 of the Constitution vests the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the authority to supervise, direct, and control elections. Article 326 guarantees universal…
High Stakes, Strategic Choices for NDA With the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, the political theatre in Delhi has swiftly turned to one pressing question: Who’s next? The Vice President of India is not a mere ceremonial figure. As the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, the VP plays a decisive…
Shashi Tharoor’s political journey within the Congress has often resembled that of a gifted but unwelcome guest. Despite his global stature, eloquence, and bureaucratic pedigree, Tharoor continues to face marginalisation within a party that seems increasingly allergic to independent thinking. The latest trigger? His participation in the Modi government’s outreach mission, Operation Sindoor—a global diplomatic…
False Report on Trump’s Pakistan Visit Sparks Diplomatic Stir In an astonishing twist that rocked diplomatic circles, US-based channels Geo News and ARY News this week aired reports claiming that US President Donald Trump would be visiting Pakistan in September. The announcement was swiftly denied by the White House and withdrawn, but not before it…
At a time when the Supreme Court itself has raised critical concerns over the misuse of caste-based laws, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka appears determined to bulldoze ahead with what many are calling a dangerously divisive move — the proposed Rohith Vemula Bill. Ostensibly crafted to curb caste-based discrimination in universities, this Bill, if…
Banakacherla dispute demands dialogue, not drama In a mature democracy, especially in a federal setup like India’s, disputes—no matter how contentious—are meant to be resolved through negotiation, transparency, and consensus-building. When issues as vital as inter-state river water sharing become hostages to political grandstanding, the real losers are not politicians but the people. The fresh…
