Secularism in India has long been touted as a principle ensuring equal treatment of all religions. However, recent incidents suggest that its implementation is becoming increasingly skewed, often working against the interests of the Hindu majority. What was once a concern limited to specific pockets—such as Muslim-dominated areas of Hyderabad or the sensitive region of…
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently made a startling admission—his government lacks the funds to implement the very promises that helped him win the election. This revelation came just days after his administration issued full-page advertisements on International Women’s Day, announcing the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme. If there’s no money, why make grand announcements?…
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a region long marred by conflict and instability, has witnessed a significant transformation since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. For decades, the state was caught in the crossfire of terrorism and political turbulence, with Pakistan persistently fueling unrest. The special status granted under Article 370, instead of fostering…
MS Shanker Last week, we discussed aspects of graft, nepotism, and the failure of investigative agencies to act against office-bearers, including former cricketers. The author has received unprecedented appreciation and support from all sections, and everyone connected with cricket is eager to share their experiences. While each of them has a different story to tell,…
The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the cricketing world is abuzz with one burning question: Can India maintain its blistering form and lift the ICC Champions Trophy? With New Zealand storming into the final after toppling South Africa, all eyes are now on the epic clash between the Black Caps and the…
The ruling DMK, under Chief Minister MK Stalin, is steering Tamil Nadu into a political cul-de-sac with its rigid opposition to the three-language formula and the delimitation process—both crucial national initiatives aimed at fostering unity and equitable representation. Instead of aligning with changing realities, the DMK appears to be playing an outdated, divisive game that…
As part of his “Make America Great Again” agenda, former U.S. President Donald Trump introduced reciprocal tariffs on countries he believed were imposing unfair taxes on U.S. goods. Among the affected nations was India, alongside China, Canada, and Mexico. This move, despite the seemingly strong rapport between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raised…
The latest controversy surrounding Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi’s praise for Aurangzeb has once again ignited the debate over historical narratives and their dangerous misinterpretations. Azmi’s claim that Aurangzeb was a great administrator who “built many temples” and that his conflict with Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was purely about power, not religion, is both factually…
The Congress party, already struggling for relevance, has now extended its frustration to Indian cricket. In an unbelievable display of pettiness, Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed echoed Pakistan’s bitterness over Rohit Sharma’s men storming into the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals. While Pakistan’s envy is understandable after their humiliating exit in the group stage, why is…
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,…
