Haryana & J&K Election Results Defy Predictions and…
Politically, results of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections may be viewed as significant from several angles. In case of Haryana polls, the instant reaction is that of these…
Nilofar Suhrawardy
Diplomacy at Crossroads: Gaza Genocide & Ukraine-War?
Diplomacy of several countries is placed at strange crossroads by continuity of wars in two regions- one is the Israel-Gaza-Lebanon war and the other is Ukraine conflict with Russia. Chances…
Atishi Going Overboard About Kejriwal’s “Chair” Or/& Ego!
Democratically speaking, it does not seem appropriate for the new chief minister of Delhi to state that only Arvind Kejriwal can sit on the chair of chief minister she has…
Kejriwal’s Resignation Drama & Kejriwal-Ego!
If Delhi assembly elections were not around the corner, Arvind Kejriwal may not have probably staged this show. In essence, he seems confident of being away from the chief ministerial…
Politically Tainted Lenses & RG Kar-Case!
What can be said about manner in which certain criminal cases are politicized? This aspect would bear some social relevance, if this appeared to really contribute to decrease in crime…
Judicial Hammer & Demolition Justice/Raj/Threat!
The stand recently taken by the apex court against what is commonly known as “bulldozer justice” may also be viewed as an eye-opener from several angles. Certainly, the Supreme Court…
Assembly Polls: Tough Battle for Modi, Rahul, Voters…?
Whose political fate is going to be judged most strongly during the assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana? Should these be viewed as another political battle in essence…
Rioting in UK: Outburst of “White-Ego” Against Non-Whites?
Would it be totally correct to assume that only wrong news about the criminal’s identity led to riots in United Kingdom targeting minorities and people of color? This refers to…
India’s Future at Risk in “Death Cell Chambers!”
What can be said about the Indian apex court taking note of coaching centres having become “death cell chambers” and that they are “playing with lives of aspirants who come…
Diplomacy at Stake: Gaza-Conflict & Ukraine-Crisis!
Diplomatic crisis was perhaps never as serious as it seems to be now. When continuity of war takes lead over the same being bought to a halt, the question of…
Apex Court Steps In: Row over “Food Shops” Along Kanwar Yatra Route!
Politically, socially and also economically there seems to be no logic behind the order given in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh as per which shop owners were to reveal…
Hathras Stampede: More than a Tragedy!
Should only “stampede” be held responsible for the death of more than 100 people at the so-called “religious” gathering at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh (UP) earlier this month (July 2)?…
Rahul Gandhi’s Shrewd Strategy & His New Political Innings!
What can be said about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi having begun new innings of his political career as Leader of the Opposition? The beginning has of course been marked by…
Voters’ Lakshman Rekha & 2024 Results!
Electoral results may also be viewed as reflective of major political signals displayed by voters as well as the lens used by them to judge politicians in the race. This…
Faizabad & Indian Secularism!
If Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had not the lost the parliamentary seat of Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh (UP), where the Ram Mandir is situated, would the Indian elites, intellectuals, critics…
Modi-Oriented Communication Strategy & BJP’s “Defeat!”
When communication strategies are given importance only from one angle without substantial consideration to recipients’ possible approach towards the same, chances of their succeeding beyond a point may be viewed…
What happened to “Modi-wave?”
Notwithstanding the hype raised about the so-called “Modi-wave,” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has failed to win the needed number of seats to form the government on its own strength. At…
Where is the so-called “Muslim” Vote?
It is indeed ironical that the Muslim vote is accorded so much importance during elections in India. Numerically, do they really carry any importance? Politically, do they really matter? Of…
Modi Challenged By Silent Strategy of Indian Voters?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a master-strategist in the art of electoral maneuvering to stay ahead in political drama seems at a loss about which strategies will spell his electoral success…
Modi & His “Secular” Strategy!
So, how seriously should Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words be taken about his “never” having expressed anything against Muslims, talked about any Hindu-Muslim communalism and so forth? He even stated…
Modi’s Image & the Indian Vote!
Paradoxically, it is primarily during electoral phase that significance of Indian vote appears to matter most strongly for practically all politicians in the race. Of course, it is great to…
Modi-Wave, Communal-Card & BJP’s Electoral Fate!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comments on opposition parties “formula” for government formation may certainly be viewed as a crucial eye-opener on several fronts. While addressing an election rally in…
When Leaders Chase A Mirage!
Naturally, they tend to fool themselves the most with others being fooled on a little lower scale. Ironically, this harsh reality spells bitter truth not just on the home front…
INDIA-bloc’s “Unity” Against BJP’s “Divide & Win” Strategy!
Display of unity by opposition parties against arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal certainly appears to have pricked the time-tested political strategy repeatedly used…
Diplomacy Being Ignored by US & Russia!
United States and Russia seem engaged in diplomatic tiff over yet another issue, regarding who is responsible for the Moscow concert hall terror attack. US states that as per its…
Mamata Banerjee’s Shrewd Move of Going Solo in West Bengal!
Political strategies of a leader who has been literally immersed in this field for more than four decades at the national as well as regional level can certainly not be…
When Only Money Talks- Democratic Voices Can’t Be Silenced!
Who can ignore power of money? But when it’s utility extends to almost shrieking out loudly through headlines, pictures and other tools of media to let practically the whole world…
Modi vs Rahul: Not Just an Electoral Battle
Interestingly, as the expected parliamentary elections are coming closer, voices of key politicians are certainly getting louder and so is the aggressive nature of their verbal missiles targeting their rivals.…
Farmers’ Protest Can’t Be Ignored: Around 30 Commit Suicide Daily!
When people from different parts of country, representing the same economic class, decide to protest against the central government, what does this really indicate? Yes, this clearly refers to farmers…
Democratic Right & Voice of Slum-Dwellers Being Ignored Against Power of Money?
Power of money can certainly be utilized to reduce and perhaps even end poverty when/if the affected poor sections are encouraged to increase their earnings as well improve their standards…
Nitish Kumar’s U-Turn: His Own Political Suicide?
Who and which party should really be on guard given the ease with which Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tends to turn his back towards the very politicians and parties…
Modi’s “Politico-Religious” Card & Indian Secularism at Stake?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s team is certainly going overboard on each and every front so that the mega-mega politico-religious drama of his inaugurating the grand Hindu temple at Ayodhya in…
Opposition Digging its Own Grave By Fighting Over Seats…!
What should the political feud between Indian National Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal be viewed as? Clearly, it would be erroneous to limit this only to their…
Israel-War & Impact of Communication Strategies!
If this were not the age of communication boom, in all probability, manufactured “news” and excessive dependence on western media would have had greater part of the world “believe” that…
Gaza Crisis: What is “Success” Being Measured By?
Continuity of war at any level cannot from any angle be viewed as wise diplomacy for any of the involved parties. With specific reference to Gaza-crisis having continued for more…
Gaza-Crisis: Who is the Real Loser/Winner?
United States President Joe Biden’s continued support for Israel and scathing criticism of Hamas bears no sign of Washington exercising wise diplomacy. Concern for diplomatic moves appears to have been…
Caste-Census: The Political Game Has Begun!
There is no denying, discrimination in Indian society still continues along caste, class, religious, gender and various other lines. The subject has hit headlines recently with Bihar government having…
Special Session: Another Image-Boosting Move?
Notwithstanding the importance accorded to this special session of the Parliament, one is prompted to deliberate on what really is key purpose behind convening it? As per reports, the new…
G-20 Summit: Diplomatic “Success” or Hype?
Defying speculations about G-20 concluding with adoption of a Joint Declaration, host country India succeeded in convincing participating countries and the summit concluded “successfully.” Apprehension on this issue were entertained…
“One Nation, One Election:” A Mirage?
Notwithstanding all the hype being raised about Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being “serious” about pursuing its proposal of “one nation, one election,” prospects of it actually being implemented in near…
Modi & Kissa Kursi Ka/Battle for the Chair!
Would it be correct to say that confidence – rather overconfidence- marked Prime Minister Modi’s address from the Red Fort as he asserted that he would be there again a…
The Poor Indian…!
As Indian parliamentary elections approach, politicians’ promises resting on uplifting economic status of the poor will get more assertive and aggressive. As these promises become louder, headlines may be expected…
Legal Drama over “Modi” & Rahul Gandhi!
Stay granted by Supreme Court in conviction of Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed against him certainly spells as much political relief for Congress as it probably sounds troubling for…
Violence in Haryana & Desperate Politicking!
When “communal frenzy” appears to gain momentum ahead of elections, parliamentary or state, it is difficult not to view it as desperate politicking- barely linked with religious beliefs of people…
Manipur-Incident: “Naked” Exposure of its Supporters!
If the video about atrocious and disgusting sexual assault of women in Manipur had not gone viral, the entire country and the rest of world would certainly not have reacted…
Delhi Floods: Not Just Nature’s Fury!
Paradoxically, recent past has been witness to strongly different images of India circulating at home and also in global media. Incidentally, lesser space has been taken by the positive side…
Diplomatic Strategy- Boosting/Punching Egos!
United States’ “command” over boosting as well as punching egos at certain diplomatic levels cannot be ignored. Of late, this diplomatic strategy with “punches” directed at third parties appears to…
Modi & Putin’s Telephonic Conversation: Cosmetic Diplomacy or More?
How much importance should really be given to telephonic conversation held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 30? Should it be viewed primarily…
Democracy at Stake!
So, the world is not oblivious of the state of democracy in India. The issue is not the degree to which democracy is ingrained in India’s DNA but more pertinently…
Modi’s US Visit: A Major Diplomatic Step or Not!
Notwithstanding the diplomatic importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit (June 20-24) from the Indian perspective, one is compelled to deliberate on it from a few other angles. The…
Politics is not Cricket: Over-confidence can be “suicidal” in Politics!
Be it politics, medicine or any field except of course certain areas, over-confidence about success/victory can be “suicidal”- leading to failure/defeat. Even while driving- over-speeding in most cases leads to…
Whether Rhetoric or Serious, Arab Diplomacy Can’t Be Ignored!
How seriously should steps being taken by certain Arab countries towards apparently strengthening their regional relations be taken? These include inclusion of Syria into Arab League after a gap around…
Political Illusions & 2024 Polls!
Should the Karnataka elections be viewed as a crucial signal of what 2024 parliamentary polls may spell for Congress as well as parties deliberating on an anti-BJP alliance? To a…
Karnataka: Voters’ Shrewd Verdict!
Defying opinion polls predicting a hung assembly, clear victory of Congress in Karnataka elections sends strong signals at several levels. It is as yet too early to view electoral potential…
India Faces Leadership Crisis or Democratic?
History stands witness to leaders at practically all levels, from Kings to revolutionaries, having always accorded great importance to promoting their images through their dresses and appearances as a whole.…
Lok Sabha Polls: Rahul Gandhi – A Political Threat for BJP?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his close party colleagues are probably well aware that he is least likely to be let off easily in defamation charges filed against him. In…
Judicial Verdict: Media’s Independence & Criticism of Govt.!
Criticism of the government cannot be construed as anti-national or anti-establishment. Laying emphasis on this, undeniably, the Supreme Court of India has played a major role by specifically stating that…
Riyadh-Tehran Pact: – Diplomatic Signals!
Irrespective of the negative campaign which United States and its allies seem to have been engaged in against China and Russia, several developments suggest that this hasn’t succeeded in turning…
Anti-Rahul Defamation Card Has Its Limitations!
It is difficult to assume that there is any person in the whole world who has not faced abuse and/or some kind of defamation innumerable times. If each person chose…
Indian Democracy & Chaos in Parliament!
Irrespective of whoever says what about Indian democracy in any part of the world, including India, to what degree should their comments be viewed as dangerous, damaging and/or from any…
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