The October Test: Maharashtra state polls are crucial for BJP. A loss will...
The vote in Maharashtra couldn’t have been clearer. And it has set the political wheels within wheels whirring into action for good reason – elections to its 288-seat assembly are due in Oct. The...
View ArticleFive reasons Mamata won big
● She campaigned like Fury ●Her two-path INDIA strategy was politically astute ● Abhishek did a lot of heavy lifting ● Sandeshkhali took no toll ● BJP campaign was over-centralised The 2024 Lok Sabha...
View ArticleCoalition govt ke economic effects
● Macro landscape will remain stable ● Fiscal consolidation will remain on track ● Rural spending could get a boost ● But the reformist spirit may take a backseat With 2024 Lok Sabha elections not...
View Article2024 elections: How Akhilesh and Rahul edged past Modi and Shah in UP
The results are out and it’s clear that the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh that sends 80 MPs to the Lok Sabha has played the role of the biggest spoiler for PM Narendra Modi...
View ArticleWhy did Cong’s revival not reach MP?
Shivraj to CM, state BJP leaders campaigned vigorously, the party’s booth-level management was superb. Congress has stayed demoralised since its assembly rout, lacked clear leadership ‘Oh, there was a...
View ArticleSharing the spoils
‘Friends’ of a coalition’s big party jostle to get ministries with high RoI. That’s how politics works What’s the big difference this election has produced? Media speculation is not so much about which...
View ArticleGOP’s next job: Fix org
Cong got much of its messaging rights. But BJP won 70% of direct contests. Cong needs better ground game Genius, the saying goes, is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Congress’s 99 seats reflect the...
View ArticleHorse sense: Poll results could put the spotlight on some game-changers, both...
Rani and Raju, two shaadi baraat horses, mulling over the poll results. Raju: The ballot box has once again proved to be a jackin-the-box out of which pops many a surprise. Not a few have got...
View ArticleServant leadership, the essence of Ram Rajya
Sonal Srivastav Elections are over. Govt formation has begun. New GOI will want to have a new agenda. Here’s a thought for all newly elected public representatives: adopt the idea of servant...
View ArticleHorse sense
Rani and Raju, two shaadi baraat horses, mulling over the poll results. Raju: The ballot box has once again proved to be a jack-in-the-box out of which pops many a surprise. Not a few have...
View ArticleSharing the spoils
What’s the big difference this election has produced? Media speculation is not so much about which BJP heavyweight will land what plum ministry. Most interest is around big ministries BJP may have to...
View ArticleGOP, now fix Org
Genius, the saying goes, is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Congress’s 99 seats reflected the 99% perspiration the party put into making the INDIA idea work. With a Congress rebel who won as an...
View ArticleHistoriography of exclusion: Tracing the impact of colonial rule on Muslim...
ABSTRACT This thesis explores the historical roots of Muslim marginalization in British India, emphasizing the transformative impact of colonial rule on socio-political dynamics. It delves into the...
View ArticleA journey through time, culture and modern marvels
Whether you are an avid historian, an art enthusiast, or a curious traveller, Sharjah promises a unique adventure filled with discovery, delight, and unparalleled hospitality. I take a cab to go to a...
View ArticleAunty, Ma’am or Ms? What will it be?
Have you ever stopped to think, who is this person sitting next to you on the train, the bus or in the hotel? Why, it’s aunty, of course. Our world, or at least our country,...
View ArticleBank reforms – progress and prospects
In a bank-driven economy, the sustained strength of banks is essential to tap the full potentiality of growth. The upgraded outlook for India by S & P from ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive’, shall be an added...
View ArticleMenstrual hygiene day
Periods are natural, so is dignity. Since 2014, May 28 is marked as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD). The day was chosen because May is the fifth month and women menstruate an average of...
View ArticleThe 13% reality
It’s a shame. Parliament’s gender ratio just isn’t changing After 18 Lok Sabha elections, Parliament still has just 74 women MPs. Slice it, dice it any which way but the crawling pace at which women...
View ArticleUP vote for ‘Deemokrasi’
Why temple didn’t work as a force multiplier for BJP * Why class & region were key voting determinants * Why checks & balances on power were a key voter concern Few things age as...
View ArticleModi 3.0 : Some masala in the chai
With the results of the general election now announced, I have to begin by congratulating the BJP and Prime Minister Modi for a strong showing for the 3rd consecutive term. A brief look at electoral...
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