Shubham Ghosh

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Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's remarks in US are not just naive but dangerous as well

The Pakistani premier, an inexperienced politician, made remarks on Pakistan's stance on Afghanistan and relation with the US that did not sound smart. Also, taking the traditional belligerent stance on India is not going to help Islamabad's cause, Abbasi should have understood.

Sep 21, 2017

Two days apart, two dams said different tales about PM Modi & Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

While the PM 'sold' a fine-tuned story of Sardar Sarovar Dam to the nation to win poll mileage, the collapse of a dam in Bihar just a day before inauguration exposed the same-old ramshackle story of India's other politicians.

Sep 20, 2017

Narendra Modi had unmade Rahul Gandhi in 2014 but now, he is making him again

The Congress vice-president's talks in the US are leaving a lot of people "pleasantly surprised". It is because the Modi govt's overconfident approach but below-expectation delivery, especially in economic sector, has boosted the image Rahul is projecting with calculation.

Sep 20, 2017

If Modi regime hates dynastic politics, why the clatter around Sushma Swaraj's meeting with Ivanka Trump, also a dynast?

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj recently discussed women's issues with Ivanka Trump on the sidelines of the UN GA session. Is the Modi regime consistent in its approach towards dynasts, at home and abroad?

Sep 19, 2017

Rohingya crisis: Why Aung San Suu Kyi's 'we give a damn' attitude sparks no surprise

The world might expect a moral crusade from the Myanmarese Nobel laureate but one must understand that the country is far from a genuine democracy and Suu Kyi stands no chance if she goes against the wishes of her govt and people.

Sep 19, 2017

From bullet train to Sardar Sarovar Dam: PM Modi's Gujarat outreach hints at BJP's anxiety ahead of polls

Modi had spearheaded three consecutive victories for the BJP in Gujarat between 2002 and 2012 but this time, a whole of issues have emerged as a serious challenge to the saffron party and it's only weapon is the PM himself.

Sep 18, 2017

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya is a member of US House of Representatives, says Wikipedia

Wikipedia calls this top BJP leader as a member of the US House of Representatives!

The free encyclopedia has identified this BJP leader from MP as a member of the lower house of the US Congress.

Sep 18, 2017

Trinamool cleans up Kolkata temple premises before BJP reaches venue to celebrate Modi's birthday

The BJP made plans to clean up the premises of the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata to commemorate the PM's birthday on Sunday but even before its team reached there, the ruling TMC sent its cadre to finish off the work.

Sep 18, 2017

A Rohingya refugee girl sits next to her mother who rests after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh.

Rohingya crisis: India can't stand by both Myanmar and Bangladesh

New Delhi has tried to be close with both Myanmar and Bangladesh who are at odds over the Rohingya crisis. It shows New Delhi has a major challenge to meet on the issue as a miscalculation would help China's cause.

Sep 17, 2017

'Rebel' Kangana Ranaut has shown Bollywood's 'suffer in silence' artistes the way forward

While we take pride in the fact that PM Narendra Modi has stormed the throne as an outsider, we tend to discredit actress Kangana Ranaut who is also an outsider in the film industry but has taken it head on. Is it because she is a woman?

Sep 16, 2017

Rohingya refugee crisis: India should have taken a balanced stance like Bangladesh

While India, the world's largest democracy, has taken a strong stand on shutting the doors for the Rohingyas, Bangladesh has shown to the world how to take a more balanced approach while handling such a crisis. Did India miss dynamism?

Sep 15, 2017

Former Trinamool candidate Baichung Bhutia wants Gorkhaland but we can't crucify him for his views

The former footballer has also spoken in favour of a separate Gorkhaland in the past but this time, his words will cause the ruling Trinamool Congress more inconvenience since it has handled the movement with an iron fist. But can we judge Bhutia only politically?

Sep 15, 2017

Modi's Ahmedabad politics: Receiving Xi Jinping in Gujarat was a master stroke but Shinzo Abe was brought out of desperation

In 2014, PM Modi was hailed for his out-of-the-box political manouvering by welcoming the Chinese president in Ahmedabad. Three years later, observers feel he received Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in the same city to show his concern for the Gujarati electorate.

Sep 14, 2017

Bullet train: After 80s' Suzuki revolution, another Japanese footprint in transport sector

In the early 1980s, it was Japan's Suzuki which had revolutionised India's automobile sector. Over three decades later, it is again Japan's Shinkansen which is set to revolutionise India's railways sector. And we can't really complain about it even if ordinary trains get derailed.

Sep 14, 2017

Geostrategic rivalry with China is stopping India from backing Rohingyas

India has over the years changed its critical stance on Myanmar because of geopolitical reasons. In the current Rohingya crisis too, New Delhi can't afford to go against Naypitaw as it will give the Chinese an opportunity to influence Myanmar more.

Sep 13, 2017

Amit Shah wants Mamata-mukt Bengal: Can he do it with BJP's limited arsenal?

The BJP president has told the media that he is hell-bent to drive Mamata Banerjee away from Bengal. But he has also expressed his displeasure with the Bengal BJP's inability to grow the organisational strength. Will this contradiction help BJP's case?

Sep 13, 2017

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Late Amma replaces Sasikala as AIADMK general secretary: But for EPS-OPS, it's a master stroke to floor Dinakaran camp

Making the late leader as the eternal general secretary will neutralise the Sasikala-Dinakaran camp as it cannot oppose the legacy of Jayalalithaa. Even if TN goes to polls now, the biggest beneficiary will be EPS-OPS duo.

Sep 12, 2017

Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley speech: Present scenario makes his words sensible

The growing intolerance in the Indian society and the disappointment with its economic story have added to PM Modi's baggage and this Rahul Gandhi's best opportunity to make a comeback.

Sep 12, 2017

Why Narendra Modi's Vivekananda speech anniversary address to students was mostly unconvincing

The PM advised the youngsters to abide by the teachings of Vivekananda who had given a historic speech in Chicago 124 years ago. But harking back to traditional Hinduism when the modern-day Hindutva has dominated the ground narrative is something not convincing.

Sep 11, 2017

Sixteen years since 9/11: US is yet to win war on terror

It was on September 11, 2001, that the United States' position of dominance in world affairs was put under a serious challenge. Sixteen years and three presidencies later, the superpower hasn't yet succeeded in changing the script on the ground.

Sep 11, 2017

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Articles by Shubham Ghosh

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's remarks in US are not just naive but dangerous as well

Two days apart, two dams said different tales about PM Modi & Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Narendra Modi had unmade Rahul Gandhi in 2014 but now, he is making him again

If Modi regime hates dynastic politics, why the clatter around Sushma Swaraj's meeting with Ivanka Trump, also a dynast?

Rohingya crisis: Why Aung San Suu Kyi's 'we give a damn' attitude sparks no surprise

From bullet train to Sardar Sarovar Dam: PM Modi's Gujarat outreach hints at BJP's anxiety ahead of polls

Wikipedia calls this top BJP leader as a member of the US House of Representatives!

Trinamool cleans up Kolkata temple premises before BJP reaches venue to celebrate Modi's birthday

Rohingya crisis: India can't stand by both Myanmar and Bangladesh

'Rebel' Kangana Ranaut has shown Bollywood's 'suffer in silence' artistes the way forward

Rohingya refugee crisis: India should have taken a balanced stance like Bangladesh

Former Trinamool candidate Baichung Bhutia wants Gorkhaland but we can't crucify him for his views

Modi's Ahmedabad politics: Receiving Xi Jinping in Gujarat was a master stroke but Shinzo Abe was brought out of desperation

Bullet train: After 80s' Suzuki revolution, another Japanese footprint in transport sector

Geostrategic rivalry with China is stopping India from backing Rohingyas

Amit Shah wants Mamata-mukt Bengal: Can he do it with BJP's limited arsenal?

Late Amma replaces Sasikala as AIADMK general secretary: But for EPS-OPS, it's a master stroke to floor Dinakaran camp

Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley speech: Present scenario makes his words sensible

Why Narendra Modi's Vivekananda speech anniversary address to students was mostly unconvincing

Sixteen years since 9/11: US is yet to win war on terror

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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