If there were an Olympic sport for stooping low, the Indian opposition might just clinch gold every time. Case in point: the recent antics of Vivek Srivatsav of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), who called for the court-martial of the Indian Army Chief. His crime? Performing a Hindu puja alongside Defense Minister Rajnath Singh….
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, finds itself grappling with a significant political and social backlash following a harrowing incident at Anna University. A police First Information Report (FIR) has brought to light a terrifying sequence of events involving threats, coercion, and sexual assault, leaving the DMK government under…
India’s humiliating defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has reignited debates about the leadership of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With both players struggling to perform and one Test remaining, perhaps it’s time for a change at the top. Sunil Gavaskar, India’s first cricketing icon, has been vocal about his…
As a political analyst, I find the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections shaping up to be a fascinating battle for survival and dominance. The AAP and BJP seem locked in a heated contest, yet recent opinion polls send mixed signals. Some predict a BJP victory, while others favour AAP. However, the lack of transparency in polling…
Dr. Manmohan Singh, a renowned economist and India’s 13th Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. It is important to reflect on his legacy with an objective lens, holding malice against none. While his economic expertise and contributions are widely celebrated, his tenure as Prime Minister was also marked by significant…
The formal request from Bangladesh’s caretaker government to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stirred an intriguing debate in India. Should New Delhi comply with Dhaka’s demands, or does prudence suggest a more calculated approach? The issue not only tests the resilience of India’s diplomatic strategies but also highlights the broader geopolitical undercurrents shaping…
The exclusion of Manu Bhaker, India’s shooting sensation, from the nomination list for the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award has stirred significant controversy and raised questions about the processes behind recognizing sporting excellence in India. Despite her exceptional performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she secured two bronze medals in both the 10m…
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has been riddled with controversies, and the latest uproar surrounding popcorn is no exception. The government’s imposition of an 18% GST on popcorn sold in multiplexes has popped more than kernels — it’s sparked heated debates about taxation fairness and economic sensibility. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s defense of…
In the vast labyrinth of Indian politics, some figures emerge not as architects of growth but as the architects of decline. Two such enigmatic personalities stand out for their remarkable consistency in steering their respective parties toward electoral and ideological irrelevance: Congress’s K.C. Venugopal and Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut. Once upon a time, Congress’s Ahmed…
India’s Parliament, once a revered arena for the exchange of ideas, seems to be sinking further into disrepute with yet another unfortunate incident. The recent brawl, which led to serious allegations of assault against the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, is a troubling sign of the chaos afflicting our democratic institutions. While political confrontations…
