Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Soros Allegations Rock Parliament

The halls of the Indian Parliament reverberated with a new name this session: George Soros. The BJP, led by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP President J.P. Nadda, accused the Congress party of links with Soros, an international financier often criticized for funding groups that challenge sovereign governments. Congress, predictably, cried foul, labeling the…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Pushpa 2 Ticket Price Hike: Fair or Exploitative?

The decision to hike ticket prices for Pushpa 2: The Rule, with the government’s approval, has ignited a heated debate, shifting focus from the tragic stampede at its Hyderabad premiere. While accountability for the Sandhya Theatre incident remains crucial, the spotlight on exorbitant ticket prices raises pressing questions about the ethics of such increases and…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Should Cong Pass the INDIA Bloc Leadership to Mamata Banerjee?

The question of whether Congress should relinquish leadership of the INDIA bloc to Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, has gained momentum amid dissatisfaction within the bloc. Congress, once the backbone of the Opposition alliance, faces criticism for its inability to provide cohesive leadership. With murmurs of discontent among allies, Banerjee’s name has emerged…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Why the silence on persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh?

The worsening plight of Hindus in Bangladesh should have alarmed the world by now. Instead, there’s an eerie, conspicuous silence from global bodies like the United Nations and influential nations, particularly the United States. As reports of targeted violence and persecution against the Hindu minority escalate, the question remains: why are the so-called champions of…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

SAD Leader’s Close Call: A Warning Sign?

Time to Probe Kejriwal’s Alleged Khalistani Links: A Looming Threat? Wednesday’s assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Badal has raised serious concerns about the security situation in Punjab under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Badal, who was performing penance after being reprimanded by the Akal Takht for a religious transgression, narrowly…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Left’s Selective Silence

Once again, the Left-liberal bloc and self-proclaimed rationalists stand exposed—not for what they say, but for what they omit. The latest example: is their silence over U.S. President Joe Biden’s December 2 pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. This decision spares Hunter from potential prison time for federal gun and tax convictions, blatantly breaking Biden’s…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Unwarranted Outrage Over Population Call

The latest backlash from Muslim leaders, including AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and the All India Muslim Personal Board (AIMPB), against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s suggestion that Hindus should consider having two to three children is both unwarranted and misplaced. Bhagwat’s appeal centers on concerns about the declining Hindu population, a topic that deserves serious consideration…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Flawed Parallels, Dangerous Narratives

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a senior ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, underscores the deteriorating conditions for Hindu minorities. His detention, purportedly for “disrespecting” the Bangladeshi flag, signals a troubling pattern of targeted harassment, particularly in the aftermath of Sheikh Hasina’s ousting. Minority communities are now increasingly vulnerable, facing rising violence and systemic discrimination, heightening…

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