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…
Nilofar Suhrawardy
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…
Sisodia vs Hammer: Judicial & Political!
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,…
Manufactured Glory/Defeat: Assembly Elections’ Results!
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,…
Ukraine-War: Tainted Lens Spells Only a Mirage!
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…
People Can Be Killed, But Not Their Voices…!
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…
Football & Arab World’s Diplomatic Kick-off!
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…
Leadership Crisis & Media Coverage!
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’s Yatra: A Step On a Tough Road for Congress!
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…
Ukraine: A Pawn?
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…
Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh Assembly Results:- Both Can’t Be Ignored!
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: Diplomatic Ethics Being Ignored!
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,…
Gujarat: Modi-wave & Leaders’ Image at Stake?
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…
Himachal Pradesh Elections: A Trailer?
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…
Kejriwal’s Political Identity: Saffron or Secular?
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…
UK is not India & Sunak not Indian!
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…
Kharge’s Election As Congress President: Democratically Speaking!
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…
Ukraine-Crisis: Egos at Stake!
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…
Rahul’s Major Political March Has Just Begun!
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…
Meloni’s “Neo-Fascist” Image & Political Hold!
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…
Leicester Spells “Communal” Tension For British Society?
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…
Rahul’s Yatra:- Politically Correct Move?
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…
Victory of Liz & Rishi’s Defeat!
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 Political Cards & their Timing!
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…
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