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 Instead of aligning with changing realities, the DMK appears to be playing an outdated, divisive game that…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,…
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…
