Shubham Ghosh

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Presidential election 2017: It's a non-Jatav Dalit versus a dynastic Dalit

Both Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar are known for their merits and achievements and their contest will see the monolithic identity of the Dalits, who are facing quite a bit of trouble in today's India, a boost.

Jun 23, 2017

Presidential election 2017: By picking Meira Kumar, is Opposition fighting Nitish Kumar more than Narendra Modi?

The Opposition led by Congress chose Meira Kumar, who hails from Bihar, perhaps to teach Nitish Kumar a lesson for his 'betrayal'. But what the Bihar CM did after seeing the Opposition's clueless state was right.

Jun 23, 2017

Liquor ban: MG Road, Brigade Road in Bengaluru are national highways? Really, 3 cheers to our authorities!

Abiding by the Supreme Court's order, the authorities have now decided not to renew licences of liquor sellers who do business in Bengaluru's heart since the roads there are known to be 'national highways'. Can it be more bizarre than this?

Jun 23, 2017

Kohli deletes welcome tweet on Kumble: Will RCB supporters forgive India captain for his behaviour?

Virat Kohli has been a popular captain of the RCB in the IPL. But now his overt reaction over the Kumble affair could see his popularity taking a severe beating in Bengaluru, the city to which Kumble belongs.

Jun 22, 2017

One year since UK chose to Brexit: It's still a long, long way to go

Friday, June 23, will see the completion of the first year of Brexit referendum. How much have things progressed in these 365 years?

Jun 22, 2017

Unrest hits Darjeeling beggars' economy: Will starve to death here, say homebound paupers

As the popular tourism spot comes to a standstill because of indefinite strike, the beggars from neighbouring districts who made a living out of charity from tourists are now returning home.

Jun 22, 2017

Supporting NDA man Ram Nath Kovind: Is Nitish Kumar eyeing deputy prime minister's post in 2019?

Given a shrewd politician he is, Kumar knows that ending up as the deputy to PM Modi in 2019 would be a much bigger gain than losing the battle with a hapless Opposition. He is thus in the middle of a process to undo 2013.

Jun 22, 2017

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Virat Kohli versus Anil Kumble: When two generations clashed

Kumble clearly belongs to a different era than Kohli and that has characterised the episode which unfolded between the two. It will be interesting to see how Kumble's successor handles the players' super stardom.

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman

Mohammad bin Salman: Exuberant crown prince aims to assert Saudi nationalism aggressively

Salman, 31, has fast risen through the ranks of Saudi politics. He is hell-bent to make Saudi nationalism assertive and make a difference with the old guard. Will his way ultimately prevail?

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia shatters tradition; replaces crown prince with king's son Mohammad bin Salman

Thirty-one-year-old Bin Salman is a popular face in Saudi politics, serving as the country's defence minister and the deputy crown prince

Jun 21, 2017

Why have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen and Libya broken ties with Qatar?

Qatar crisis: The tussle of the rich could leave entire Gulf in bad shape

Instead of bowing down under pressure, Qatar has taken a strong counter stand and with neither side ready to relent, the booming economies of West Asia could face an impact and that in turn, could hurt the global economy as well.

Jun 20, 2017

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Cricket's loss is hockey's gain: How the stick is matching the bat's power in India again

In the early 1980s, the slide of hockey was quickened by the growing popularity of cricket in the country. When India lost to Pakistan in a high-voltage cricket final in England but won a hockey game against the arch-rivals, it was a redemption of sort.

Jun 20, 2017

The known unknown: Ram Nath Kovind did not come out of nowhere

On one hand, we proudly claim that India has grown stronger as a democracy. But when this very democracy produces new leaders, we feel awkward about it. Are we dissatisfied with what we wanted 70 years ago?

Jun 20, 2017

Numbers for Ram Nath Kovind a cakewalk now for NDA? BJP's UP, Uttarkhand wins set to pay off in presidential election 2017

The BJP, thanks to its huge wins in UP and Uttarakhand earlier this year, has an advantageous position in the Electoral College and looks to sail through even without the support of big Opposition parties.

Jun 19, 2017

Picking Ram Nath Kovind for presidential election 2017: BJP ran away with the game even before Opposition blinked

Amit Shah once again showed his smart political instincts by playing the Dalit card for the presidential polls. This is something the Sonias, Rahuls and Mamatas should have done fast. Now, they can only repent.

Jun 19, 2017

Virat Kohli, India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket fans, Twitter

KRK slammed for criticising Kohli, even by Pakistani fans; these are good signs for Indo-Pak cricket rivalry

Unlike in the past when results of India-Pak matches were received with emotional outbursts, Pakistan's win in the Champions Trophy final did not see any such over-reactions which is an encouraging sign.

Jun 19, 2017

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Darjeeling on the boil: Mamata & Modi must come together to deal with the Gorkhaland problem

Mamata's assertive Bengali sub-nationalism to tackle BJP has made the conflict with the Gorkhas inevitable. But given the condition in Darjeeling now, the Bengal CM and PM Modi need to come together.

Jun 19, 2017

Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan have dominated India in Asia finals but outside, Virat Kohli's men have the edge

While Pakistan have won several finals in tournaments played in Asia, especially in Sharjah, it is India who have dominated their rivals in finals played elsewhere. So, it's advantage India in England?

Jun 17, 2017

Bimal Gurung's Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has links with terrorists: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal chief minister said democracy and disruption could not go together. She also said that there was no information about death in the clashes, contrary to what reports said.

Jun 17, 2017

Man lynched in Rajasthan for trying to shield defecating women: Shouldn't 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' protagonist Akshay Kumar step in?

The Bollywood actor's next film is on the sensitive issue of Indian women's vulnerability because toilet at home is still considered a curse in many parts of patriarchal India. He needs to use this real case to make the message even powerful.

Jun 17, 2017

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Articles by Shubham Ghosh

Presidential election 2017: It's a non-Jatav Dalit versus a dynastic Dalit

Presidential election 2017: By picking Meira Kumar, is Opposition fighting Nitish Kumar more than Narendra Modi?

Liquor ban: MG Road, Brigade Road in Bengaluru are national highways? Really, 3 cheers to our authorities!

Kohli deletes welcome tweet on Kumble: Will RCB supporters forgive India captain for his behaviour?

One year since UK chose to Brexit: It's still a long, long way to go

Unrest hits Darjeeling beggars' economy: Will starve to death here, say homebound paupers

Supporting NDA man Ram Nath Kovind: Is Nitish Kumar eyeing deputy prime minister's post in 2019?

Virat Kohli versus Anil Kumble: When two generations clashed

Mohammad bin Salman: Exuberant crown prince aims to assert Saudi nationalism aggressively

Saudi Arabia shatters tradition; replaces crown prince with king's son Mohammad bin Salman

Qatar crisis: The tussle of the rich could leave entire Gulf in bad shape

Cricket's loss is hockey's gain: How the stick is matching the bat's power in India again

The known unknown: Ram Nath Kovind did not come out of nowhere

Numbers for Ram Nath Kovind a cakewalk now for NDA? BJP's UP, Uttarkhand wins set to pay off in presidential election 2017

Picking Ram Nath Kovind for presidential election 2017: BJP ran away with the game even before Opposition blinked

KRK slammed for criticising Kohli, even by Pakistani fans; these are good signs for Indo-Pak cricket rivalry

Darjeeling on the boil: Mamata & Modi must come together to deal with the Gorkhaland problem

Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan have dominated India in Asia finals but outside, Virat Kohli's men have the edge

Bimal Gurung's Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has links with terrorists: Mamata Banerjee

Man lynched in Rajasthan for trying to shield defecating women: Shouldn't 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' protagonist Akshay Kumar step in?

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

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'