Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Protect India’s Industrial Giants

Protect India’s Industrial Giants India’s rapid economic ascent has placed it squarely in the global spotlight, triggering both admiration and envy. As the nation strides toward becoming an economic superpower, internal and external forces are converging to destabilize its trajectory. From international adversaries like George Soros to domestic political opposition, efforts to undermine India’s progress…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Freebies: A Short-Lived Political Gamble?

The Karnataka government’s decision to double charges in government hospitals is a stark reminder of the financial strain “freebies” place on state economies. While they may serve as an effective electoral strategy, their long-term consequences often leave taxpayers footing the bill for poorly planned promises. The Congress party’s reliance on this vote-winning tactic has yielded…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Rohit’s Daunting Task

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy test series against Australia, beginning Friday, could feel like a swan song for several Indian stalwarts, including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India must win all three matches to keep their hopes alive for World Test Championship qualification. Adding to the challenge, media reports suggest some former Australian players have advised…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Unholy Alliance: The Case for Dumping Ajit Pawar

The ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra, which includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction, and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) splinter group, faces significant internal tensions. As the state heads into assembly elections, ideological differences threaten to break the alliance, possibly leading to its unravelling after the results on November 23. Ajit Pawar…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Hindu Unity Call Gains Traction: Yogi’s Message Resonates Across India

The call for unity among Hindus, symbolized by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s slogan “Batenge tho Katenge” (If we are divided, we will be devoured), is gaining momentum across the country and beyond. This growing sentiment for unity among the Hindu community is seen as a reaction to historical divisions, largely attributed to colonial…

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Who got an edge in J&K polls?

With the election schedule for Jammu and Kashmir officially announced, the region stands at a significant political crossroads. All major political parties are actively engaged in intense strategizing, maneuvering through permutations and combinations to secure power after a decade-long gap. The last assembly elections were held in 2014, marking a significant shift in the region’s…

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BJP’s membership drive: A strategic opportunity for national unity

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s ruling party, has announced the upcoming second phase of its membership drive. Already recognized as the world’s largest political party, with a staggering 18 crore members—equivalent to the population of Europe—the BJP aims to increase its membership by another 10 crore in the coming months. This ambitious target presents…

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