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Once bitten, twice shy? If GST makes people suffer like demonetisation, 2019 could be tough for Modi

With demonetisation and GST, economics too has become an electoral issue, unlike in the past. However, in case the GST proves to be adverse, the middle-class which had welcomed demonetisation, could be a less happy lot.

Jun 30, 2017

PM Modi finally spoke against cow vigilantes but was it aimed at Gujarat elections?

PM Modi was found speaking against attacks over cows and Hindu-Muslim clashes earlier as well. But nothing has changed on the ground. Will it be any different this time?

Jun 29, 2017

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Enough of sugar-coated words; can we know your Mann Ki Baat on cow vigilantism, Prime Minister Modi?

Unlike the NDA government of Atal Behari Vajpayee, the government of PM Narendra Modi has not shown enough intent to address the mindless attacks and killings of Muslims for reasons related to cows. Is it beyond Modi's control?

Jun 29, 2017

PM Modi looks favourite to score 2 key political points at midnight GST launch

While the ruling party's invitation to Manmohan Singh will leave very little scope for Opposition to act out of sync, the launch of the mega financial reform at midnight will also take PM Modi closer to Jawaharlal Nehru, who had inaugurated India's biggest political reform in 1947.

Jun 29, 2017

After Modi-Trump meeting, Pakistan expresses extreme concern, reports Dawn

Pakistan's foreign office expressed concern that the joint statement will lead to more tension in South Asia besides objecting to the US designating Hizbul Mujahideen leader Sayeed Salaudeen as a terrorist.

Jun 29, 2017

Qatar's other crisis: Is the Gulf state set for more backlash?

According to a report published by German tabloid Bild on Monday, June 26, Qatar and Fifa had indulged in corruption during and after the bidding process of the 2022 edition of the tournament. This is not a good news for a country which is already facing a severe diplomatic crisis.

Jun 28, 2017

GST uncertainty rocks pharma industry: Did govt think enough about the elderly?

The uncertainty over the future of the pharma industry once GST comes in has given rise to a number of problems. While the needy is not getting medicines, medical representatives are in danger of losing jobs. Will this also go demonetisation's way?

Jun 28, 2017

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More & more Indians are preferring plane over train: Only nostalgia won't help railways survive the challenge

As India turns busier, the overburdened and slow railways in the country are lagging further and further behind air travelling. There is no easy route out for the railways that have only made to suffer all these decades.

Jun 28, 2017

Anaemic foreign policy? India is over-wooing US when it has one of its worst presidents

To everyone's surprise, PM Modi did not raise the two key issues of H1B visa and climate change while meeting US President Trump. Is fanning Washington's ego to gain edge over Pak & China New Delhi's sole foreign policy aims today?

Jun 28, 2017

Presidential election 2017: Rift with RJD will give Nitish Kumar a grand exit route from Mahagathbandhan

Even as the battle of words intensified between the JD(U) and RJD in Bihar government, calling off the Mahagathbandhan will give the JD(U) the much-needed route to exit and think about fresh political equations ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 27, 2017

Car owners in Bengaluru not getting their vehicles water-washed at service? Here's the reason

Service centres in Bengaluru are refusing to wash vehicles during servicing over the past one-and-half months. Have you also met the same experience? Read to know why they are doing so.

Jun 27, 2017

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UK: PM Theresa May makes deal with DUP to stay in power; it's a shame for democracy

Granting money to an entire region to buy allegiance of MPs to survive in power makes democracy look a farce. What happened in Britain today will dwarf India's own 'cash for votes' scams. This is a body blow to the principles of democracy.

Jun 27, 2017

Embarrasing timing: PM Modi's '7,000 reforms in 3 years' claim came a day after Economist downvoted him as reformer

PM Narendra Modi said during his meeting with businessmen in US that his govt has done 7,000 reforms in last three years. Just a day earlier, the revered Economist termed him a fine administrator but not so a reformer.

Jun 27, 2017

In current international scenario, India's quest for grand friendship with US is not wise

PM Modi's meeting and greeting President Trump might look encouraging but there are factors that indicate that India doesn't really gain much by eyeing a solid partnership with the US. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's remark on Kashmir is an example.

Jun 27, 2017

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: On 34th anniversary of 1983 Lord's final, Caribbeans look a dismal lot

The second game of the India-West Indies one-day series will be played on the 34th anniversary of the 1983 WC final in which too, India and Windies were the opponents. Is India-West Indies cricketing rivalry anywhere near what it was?

Jun 25, 2017

For separate state but not for 'Gorkhaland'? Bengal BJP chief's reckless remark shows party's clueless position

West Bengal's BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's remark has led to fresh controversy over the ongoing Gorkhaland crisis. The party is in a big dilemma over how to handle it and the pressure is showing.

Jun 25, 2017

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Afghanistan, Ireland to play in Tests: Sachin Tendulkar's records not safe anymore

Admission of two minnows as Test-playing nations defies all logic as we have seen how ordinary Bangladesh and Zimbabwe and even Sri Lanka, the last three countries to get the status, have been in the longest format.

Jun 23, 2017

Living in the times of Modi Sarkar, it's so very easy lambasting Indu Sarkar

While the Congress defence against the film depicting the excesses of the Emergency stands no ground, it can also be questioned why our filmmakers don't come out with disturbing issues that are more current?

Jun 23, 2017

PM Narendra Modi can't afford to 'lose' handshake battle with President Trump in US

US President Donald Trump is notorious for his bizarre handshake which aims at destabilising the opposite person. As the PM of the world's biggest democracy, Modi can't afford to see himself finishing second best in the mind game.

Jun 23, 2017

How you give rice at Rs 2 a kg? Awestruck world leaders ask Mamata Banerjee's finance minister at UN

Representatives from countries like Argentina, Kenya and others were filled with wonder to hear the Mamata Banerje govt in Bengal gives rice at Rs 2 a kilo. How's that possible they asked the state's finance minister, Amit Mitra

Jun 23, 2017

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Articles by Shubham Ghosh

Once bitten, twice shy? If GST makes people suffer like demonetisation, 2019 could be tough for Modi

PM Modi finally spoke against cow vigilantes but was it aimed at Gujarat elections?

Enough of sugar-coated words; can we know your Mann Ki Baat on cow vigilantism, Prime Minister Modi?

PM Modi looks favourite to score 2 key political points at midnight GST launch

After Modi-Trump meeting, Pakistan expresses extreme concern, reports Dawn

Qatar's other crisis: Is the Gulf state set for more backlash?

GST uncertainty rocks pharma industry: Did govt think enough about the elderly?

More & more Indians are preferring plane over train: Only nostalgia won't help railways survive the challenge

Anaemic foreign policy? India is over-wooing US when it has one of its worst presidents

Presidential election 2017: Rift with RJD will give Nitish Kumar a grand exit route from Mahagathbandhan

Car owners in Bengaluru not getting their vehicles water-washed at service? Here's the reason

UK: PM Theresa May makes deal with DUP to stay in power; it's a shame for democracy

Embarrasing timing: PM Modi's '7,000 reforms in 3 years' claim came a day after Economist downvoted him as reformer

In current international scenario, India's quest for grand friendship with US is not wise

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: On 34th anniversary of 1983 Lord's final, Caribbeans look a dismal lot

For separate state but not for 'Gorkhaland'? Bengal BJP chief's reckless remark shows party's clueless position

Afghanistan, Ireland to play in Tests: Sachin Tendulkar's records not safe anymore

Living in the times of Modi Sarkar, it's so very easy lambasting Indu Sarkar

PM Narendra Modi can't afford to 'lose' handshake battle with President Trump in US

How you give rice at Rs 2 a kg? Awestruck world leaders ask Mamata Banerjee's finance minister at UN

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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