For decades, Indian chief ministers have approached the Prime Minister with a wish list in hand, expecting handouts like children at a birthday party. But Telangana’s Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy just got a hard lesson in federalism—Modi-style. Turns out, PM Narendra Modi is not in the business of one-way transactions. If you want something,…
In what is being dubbed the worst-ever diplomatic exchange in modern history, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in a heated war of words at the Oval Office. The meeting, meant to address Ukraine’s future and its ongoing war with Russia, quickly turned into a tense standoff, exposing deep geopolitical rifts…
MS Shanker As promised, we are taking a tougher stand against corruption in HCA and the apathy of both state police and the Enforcement Directorate. Their inaction has emboldened wrongdoers, worsening the situation over time. Though corruption in HCA was traced as early as 2003, it gained traction only when former committee member Babu Rao…
The political storm surrounding Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified as Delhi’s newly elected BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, tabled damning Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports. Former Chief Minister Atishi, who took charge briefly before AAP’s downfall, continues to put up a defiant front, vowing street protests…
The northeastern state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence for the past 21 months. With the recent resignation of BJP Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, there is a renewed sense of hope for peace. However, the imposition of President’s Rule raises questions about whether it is a temporary administrative measure or a strategic…
The Revanth Reddy-led Congress government in Telangana is treading a fine line in handling minority issues, particularly concerning the Muslim community. Unlike its Karnataka counterpart, Revanth’s administration has adopted a more measured approach. However, pressure is mounting on him to pass a resolution in the upcoming assembly session opposing the Waqf Amendments Bill, which has…
The Dravidian movement, spearheaded by figures like Periyar and later consolidated by leaders such as C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi, has long been associated with strong resistance to Hindi and opposition to Brahminical dominance. While pride in Tamil culture and heritage is understandable, I, as a political analyst, feel that Dravidian parties have indeed often…
The Trump administration’s decision to reveal and cancel controversial USAID funding has triggered a political storm in India. The administration has scrapped a $21 million grant allegedly allocated for “increasing voter turnout in India,” calling it a “kickback scheme.” President Donald Trump’s remarks questioning the rationale behind such expenditures have reignited debates over foreign influence…
MS Shanker Hyderabad cricket, once a powerhouse producing top-tier players, is now a shadow of its former self. In previous articles, we identified the root causes behind the decline in standards. One major factor is the ineffective leadership within the Hyderabad Cricket Academy. Despite being an accomplished cricketer, Vijay Mohan Raj has failed to deliver…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a set of draft regulations aimed at transforming higher education in India. These proposed guidelines emphasize flexibility, inclusivity, and modernization. Key reforms include biannual admissions, multiple entry and exit points, discipline-agnostic eligibility, and flexible attendance requirements. Additionally, the draft regulations propose a radical shift in teacher recruitment by…
