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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is yet to be proved whether charges levied against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia are true. But prior to be proven guilty, he and another former minister,…
Given the importance accorded by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to electoral results of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura as not simply its “success” but more as marking major defeat of Congress,…
War of words and display of cosmetic diplomacy by either or both President Joe Biden and/or President Vladimir Putin is least likely to help either USA or Russia win the…
This holds true for millions who have fallen victim in their quest for their rights and for peace. And also for thousands targeted – killed and raped- during Gujarat-carnage in…
Diplomatic strides made by several Arab countries in recent years are too significant to be ignored. Of course, FIFA World Cup 2022 hosted by Qatar may be viewed as having…
Nuclear strength and/or prowess commanded even by superpowers has its limitations, which has been displayed time and again. Havoc reportedly caused by floods in California may be viewed as just…
Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Yatra” (Unite India March) has certainly helped him gain more than expected attention at practically all levels, from media, political rivals as well as supporters, common…
The fear of US aid to Ukraine being blocked has been averted with the roughly $1.65 trillion spending bill having been passed by the Senate and the House. The bill…
Endless speculations are being voiced following the Assembly election results of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. There is nothing astonishing about this. However, it is a little difficult to accept hype…
Ukraine-crisis may be viewed as another example of the degree to which United States can push diplomatic ethics to side-lines against priorities which define its own interests. Of the others,…
Simply electoral destiny of key parties in fray is not at stake during Gujarat Assembly elections. What also bears political significance is “leadership” of these very parties. Heading the list…
Elections to Himachal Pradesh Assembly may be viewed as a symbolic example of what Indian political system and its socio-democratic fibre seem to be heading for. Given the importance accorded…
There is nothing surprising about recent suggestion of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding photographs of Hindu deities on Indian currency notes. This “suggestion” has come just ahead of assembly…
Having taking over United Kingdom’s government as its youngest Prime Minister in 200 years, the first Brown and Hindu to do so, Rishi Sunak is certainly not gifted with a…
What can be said about speculations and questions being raised about democratic nature of Mallikarjun Kharge’s election as President of Congress Party? He won 7,897 votes against 1,072 secured by…
Continuity of Ukraine-crisis may be viewed as harsh illustration of what display of extremism by leadership at certain levels can lead to. At the outset, refusal of Russian President Vladimir…
Decision of Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi to join Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Yatra” for a day in Mysore is perhaps a symbolic but definite acknowledgement of the importance being given…
Right-winged party’s victory in Italy’s parliamentary elections has led to speculations being voiced about political importance being gained by “extremist” or far-right parties in recent years. Prior to Giorgia Meloni’s…
Who is to be blamed for ongoing tension in Leicester (United Kingdom) between two groups of people? Given that recent history of this country has not witnessed communal tension of…
Would it be fair to assume that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has embarked on a politically correct path by deciding to undertake his “Bharat Jodo Yatra”? Against endless political problems…
Give a thought, if Rishi Sunak had not chosen to resign from cabinet, Boris Johnson may have still remained Prime Minister of United Kingdom. With political turns favoring her, Mary…
Ghulam Nabi Azad’s decision to quit Congress party and apparently test his own political standing by forming his party has raised speculations in several political camps. Of course, Congress has…
The nature of communal virus plaguing India even in this era displays political “strategies” still being deliberately manufactured and propagated to spread communalism at cost of secularism. The saving grace…
Fearing loss of chief ministerial berth and being pushed into political sidelines has apparently prompted Nitish Kumar to break his party (Janata Dal-United)’s alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…
Seventy-five year old Naveen Patnaik will be nearing 80 when Odisha heads for the next scheduled assembly elections in 2024. He is credited for his sharp political strategies which have…
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