Women’s empowerment has become one of the most contested arenas of Indian politics—not merely in terms of policy prescriptions but in the philosophical frameworks that guide them as well help win elections. The Narendra Modi government and the Opposition—led mainly by the Congress and its allies—present sharply contrasting visions rooted in different understandings of dignity,…
The 10/11 fidayeen attack in Delhi, which tragically claimed 13 lives, was instantly seized upon by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s detractors as a “setback” to India’s security doctrine. But outside the echo chambers of opposition politics, the public mood tells another story. Far from shaking confidence, the incident has reinforced a decade-old reality: India under…
No day in India passes without a disturbing headline—another drug bust, another fatal road accident, another teenager falling prey to substances. What is most worrying is not merely the frequency of these tragedies, but how comfortably we are adapting to them as if they are a routine part of life. When the wrong becomes normal,…
A decade ago, India’s armed forces were often described as “strong in numbers, weak in teeth.” Procurement delays, red tape, and an overdependence on foreign suppliers had turned the country into the world’s largest importer of arms. Ten years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have rewritten that script. From self-reliance in defence production to precision…
As Bihar heads to the polls on November 6, the state’s electorate faces a stark and familiar choice — between the shadow of jungle raj and the stability of good governance. The stakes are high, not merely for Patna’s corridors of power but for Bihar’s image as a state struggling to reconcile its past with…
In just over a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India’s global image from that of a hesitant player to a confident power at the high table of nations. His leadership has not only reinforced India’s standing as the world’s fastest-growing major economy but also as a nation with the conviction to pursue its…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years in governance — from Gujarat to Delhi — his journey stands as a monumental chapter in India’s political history. Few leaders in the world today can match the scale, consistency, and transformative impact of his leadership. In my three and a half decades in politics, I have…
PL Srinivas Although I may be a late entrant into one of the largest political entities, the Bharatiya Janata Party, my political journey has taken me through various shades of India’s political spectrum. I began with the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the Congress youth wing, then moved to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP),…
For decades, India’s middle class—arguably the backbone of the nation’s economy—remained politically neglected. Despite being the most consistent taxpayers and primary contributors to national revenues, they were rarely rewarded in electoral calculations. The Congress, which ruled for over six decades, preferred the politics of appeasement. Regional outfits that rose in the 1990s, such as the…
On Wednesday, the nation came together to celebrate the birthday of our beloved Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The affection and reverence he commands are not merely the result of political positioning but the reflection of a lifetime devoted to service, discipline, and honesty. For me, as someone who has seen Indian politics up close—having been…
