Shubham Ghosh

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Iran attacks: Donald Trump should know that 'political correctness' is key in international relations

Trump has always been talking about shunning political correctness but the fallout of his oversimplified strategy in a complicated West Asian politics suggests that his personal views won't work in foreign affairs.

Jun 8, 2017

UK general election 2017: 4 issues that will determine the result

The UK will go to general elections on Thursday, June 8. The polls were called by PM Theresa May as a gamble to fathom her popularity and strengthen her stance on Brexit. What are the four main issues of this election?

Jun 7, 2017

Madhya Pradesh farmers' killings: Shivraj Singh Chouhan is lucky he has no Mamata in Opposition

Despite the killing of five farmers in police firing, it is unlikely that Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lose power in the state because there is virtually no Opposition to cash in on these issues.

Jun 7, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to become Congress president in October? Realistically, it means nothing

The Congress has only tried to shield Rahul Gandhi in the face of Narendra Modi cyclone over the last few years even while operating under his leadership without much success. What difference will his elevation now make?

Jun 7, 2017

Gulf crisis: 'Tormentor' Qatar is facing the music; yet Nepal is not happy

Nepal had lashed out at the Qatari authorities in the past for ill-treating its workers in the West Asian country but today, when it is facing isolation, Nepal, too, is feeling the heat.

Jun 6, 2017

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

Gulf crisis: 3 times Qatar made the headlines for negative reasons

The decision to isolate Qatar by a number of West Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, has taken world politics by storm. But this is not the first time Qatar has made the headlines over controversies.

Jun 6, 2017

Gulf crisis: 'Supporting' terrorist groups not main reason why Saudis & others have targeted Qatar

They say Qatar backs terrorism but the reality is Doha follows a pragmatic foreign policy with no blatant bias. The reality is Qatar's meteoric rise in economic, political and diplomatic fields have upset Saudi, UAE, Bahrain and others.

Jun 6, 2017

Relentless terror attacks in UK make June 8 elections very very interesting

After their country became a target of terrorists a number of times, are the people of UK thinking differently than they did a year ago? How will the parties react to the challenges in case Theresa May lose the polls?

Jun 4, 2017

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India vs Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017: The real battle is between India's hyper & moderate nationalists

If India win, the hyper-nationalists of Modified India will go on an celebratory overdrive but if Kohli's men lose, then the saffron fanatics could take it as a serious defeat in a war. Where do the moderate nationalists stand?

Jun 3, 2017

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Victorian era is long over; it would've been surprising had Ramachandra Guha not resigned from CoA

Cricket historian Guha has raised pertinent questions from a purist's point of view but they will mostly be unanswered. Cricket, today, is more a ruthless corporate affair than a romantic beat.

Jun 2, 2017

Paris climate agreement: Decoding Donald Trump's #USExit; is United States retreating because of foreign policy fatigue?

Trump's isolationism is not something which has grown overnight. Even Barrack Obama displayed non-activism on various foreign policy questions during his days though the white supremacists did not acknowledge that.

Jun 2, 2017

Economic slowdown: Chinese daily Global Times mocks India; calls demonetisation a 'self goal'

China's Global Times said in a piece that India should avoid shock economic treatments and focus more on measures to boost private investment.

Jun 2, 2017

Paris climate agreement: NamObama legacy over as President Trump blasts India; tough road ahead for PM Modi

PM Modi had overworked to improve relation with the US to make gains in international politics — politically, financially, strategically. But under Trump, it looks he has to start it all over again.

Jun 2, 2017

PM Narendra Modi in Russia: It's foolish to romanticise New Delhi-Moscow relations today; times have changed

Though Russia has historically been an all-weather friend for India, the two countries' strategic interests no more find themselves in alignment, thanks to the changing realities of international relations.

Jun 1, 2017

'Peacocks don't have sex': Had Satyajit Ray been alive today, a satire would surely be on the cards

Master filmmaker Ray was known to hit prevalent social convictions hard but in a soft way. In Sonar Kella, he had made his sleuth correct Jatayu's ignorance on camel. Would he have done the same to correct Justice Sharma's bizarre peacock story?

Jun 1, 2017

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Although the government rubbished several experts saying demonetisation was a bold move which helped India in many aspects, the reality is that it was just a spin to win the UP polls.

Jun 1, 2017

Baap re Baap! Why do you charge so high fees for education, Mamata asks reputed Kolkata schools

After health, the Bengal CM turned focus on education to rein in the exorbitant fees culture prevalent in private schools. From where will the parents get so much money, she asked.

Jun 1, 2017

Why the latest Ram Mandir buzz puts PM Narendra Modi in a win-win situation

Even as the likes of Advani and MM Joshis face the law, the current leadership of the BJP has a lot to gain from the latest buzz around the Babri Masjid by mobilising sentiments afresh in a 'modified' India.

May 31, 2017

Tweeting 'covfefe': US President Trump loses face on Twitter, his presidency's biggest hope

The American president tweeted a mysterious term "covfefe" while targeting the media but did not delete it even hours later, in case it was a goof-up. Does such a callous act befits the image of the world's most powerful man?

May 31, 2017

Blast at Kabul diplomatic quarter: As long as Pak plays double standard, peace in Afghanistan will only be a mirage

With the West facing uncertainty in resolving the Afghanistan crisis and the country's immediate neighbours not united to tackle the challenge, peace in Afghanistan only remains an unrealistic hope.

May 31, 2017

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Articles by Shubham Ghosh

Iran attacks: Donald Trump should know that 'political correctness' is key in international relations

UK general election 2017: 4 issues that will determine the result

Madhya Pradesh farmers' killings: Shivraj Singh Chouhan is lucky he has no Mamata in Opposition

Rahul Gandhi to become Congress president in October? Realistically, it means nothing

Gulf crisis: 'Tormentor' Qatar is facing the music; yet Nepal is not happy

Gulf crisis: 3 times Qatar made the headlines for negative reasons

Gulf crisis: 'Supporting' terrorist groups not main reason why Saudis & others have targeted Qatar

Relentless terror attacks in UK make June 8 elections very very interesting

India vs Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017: The real battle is between India's hyper & moderate nationalists

Victorian era is long over; it would've been surprising had Ramachandra Guha not resigned from CoA

Paris climate agreement: Decoding Donald Trump's #USExit; is United States retreating because of foreign policy fatigue?

Economic slowdown: Chinese daily Global Times mocks India; calls demonetisation a 'self goal'

Paris climate agreement: NamObama legacy over as President Trump blasts India; tough road ahead for PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi in Russia: It's foolish to romanticise New Delhi-Moscow relations today; times have changed

'Peacocks don't have sex': Had Satyajit Ray been alive today, a satire would surely be on the cards

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Baap re Baap! Why do you charge so high fees for education, Mamata asks reputed Kolkata schools

Why the latest Ram Mandir buzz puts PM Narendra Modi in a win-win situation

Tweeting 'covfefe': US President Trump loses face on Twitter, his presidency's biggest hope

Blast at Kabul diplomatic quarter: As long as Pak plays double standard, peace in Afghanistan will only be a mirage

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'