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Ravi Shankar Prasad's take on Gauri Lankesh murder: Now, it's Left versus centre versus right

The Union IT minister's take that Naxalites were not happy with Gauri Lankesh makes a collective political failure evident. Also, if Naxalites killed her, what's the authorities doing in preventing the rise of the extremists at a prime urban centre like Bengaluru?

Sep 8, 2017

Mithali Raj trolled again: It's a shame that India's women achievers are judged ONLY by physical traits

No matter how much India's daughters accomplish feats through talent and hard work, their evaluation is eventually limited to the physical -- cleavage, armpits, legs, thighs, etc. Will we ever learn de-objectifying our women?

Sep 7, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: The problem is not rooted in our politics & ideology only; it's something about our democracy as well

In the wake of the senior journalist's murder, people are either cursing parties or ideologies. The real issue is with our democracy. We have grown as a democracy in a far too irrational way today while our institutions to ensure sanity have weakened.

Sep 6, 2017

US Defense Secretary warns of massive military response to North Korea attack

North Korea crisis: Failure of United Nations has aggravated international problems

The failure of the UN, which had played a significant role during the 1950s' Korean war, to address the ongoing North Korean problem is a serious challenge for international affairs. As nation-states reassert their power, international institutions must rise to the occasion to defuse crises.

Sep 5, 2017

Narendra Modi ignored Nitish Kumar for reshuffle? Episode raises future questions for both leaders

If the BJP fails to win a majority by itself in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi's skills of running a coalition will be severely tested. On the other hand, after his return to the NDA, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar could see a drastic reduction in his status post-2019.

Sep 5, 2017

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

After BRICS, PM Modi will embark on another challenging mission in Myanmar

India has strategic compulsion in not siding with the Rohingyas because that would push Myanmar closer to China and deliver a blow to New Delhi's Act East Policy.

Sep 4, 2017

BRICS declaration condemns Pak-based terror groups: Are Indians celebrating far too much?

The declaration's naming LeT will see China in a spot but to equate that with a diplomatic victory for India is overstretched. China is a friend of the Pakistani state and not the terror groups based there. The terror clause rather also serves China's purpose.

Sep 4, 2017

Narendra Modi's reshuffle politics is exposing BJP of post Vajpayee-Advani era

While BJP has banked on Modi to overcome every political hurdle, its failure to find a good team to back his leadership has posed a threat to his aura. Can the PM survive in our parliamentary system with an underperforming team?

Sep 4, 2017

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Bangladesh create history: Shakib al Hasan's all-round show earns Asian side 1st Test win over Australia

Despite a solid 112 from opener David Warner, the visitors fell 20 runs short of the target of 265. This is Bangladesh's first victory over the Australians in their third bilateral series since 2003.

Aug 30, 2017

FLOTUS Melania Trump wore a stiletto while heading for Texas which has been badly hit by Hurricane Harvey

Melania Trump stiletto controversy: Episode shows America's growing obsession with hollow symbolism

Whether Melania wears heels or not while heading for flood-hit Texas is entirely her own decision. The frantic search for political correctness became evident in the reaction of the anti-Trump quarters to expose the POTUS & FLOTUS as morally poor. This is something India often witnesses.

Aug 30, 2017

'Criminalising marital rape will destabilise marriage': Modi govt concerned more about social customs than human rights?

Like true Manuvadis, the representatives of the Centre have overlooked the menace of marital rape by giving some weak arguments. The reality is that this country needs tough laws to curtail marital rape and domestic violence.

Aug 30, 2017

Will President Donald Trump believe in climate change after the devastating Hurricane Harvey?

The US president recently expressed surprise over the unprecedented devastation caused by Hurricane Survey. He shouldn't have been, says an expert. Climate change is a fact and it threatens mankind.

Aug 29, 2017

Opposition meets in Patna again: Why reviving JP memories at iconic venue is no threat for PM Modi

The Opposition has made it a style to assemble at the famous Gandhi Maidan in Bihar's capital to give a clarion call against PM Modi. But circumstances say that today's Opposition leaders are no way capable of repeating JP Narayan's feat.

Aug 29, 2017

Pakistan scraps talks, bilateral visits with US: Trump's Afghanistan plan already showing signs of danger

Islamabad, once a close ally of the US, decided to suspend talks and bilateral visits with the US to protest President Trump's recent criticism of Pakistan. It is doing it boldly because it already has China and Russia by its side.

Aug 29, 2017

Doklam row ends: Let's not forget Bhutan's role; small size doesn't mean lesser diplomatic clout

While India and China used the BRICS platform to speed up their mutual talks over defusing the Doklam crisis, one should not overlook the mature role that Bhutan played vis-a-vis both its giant neighbours. It's an example to cherish.

Aug 29, 2017

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India, China withdraw from Doklam: Row was always secondary for international politics, economy

The Doklam row came to a conclusion just two weeks ahead of the BRICS summit in China. The row was always lesser in significance to bigger issues in international politics and economy. It is good to see that pragmatism ultimately prevailed.

Aug 28, 2017

Top 10 facts about Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Congress showed in Punjab what BJP couldn't in Haryana

In a rare turn of events, it was the Congress government of Punjab which came out with flying colours in handling the situation post conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh while the BJP govt of Haryana floundered.

Aug 28, 2017

India vs Sri Lanka ODI series: Pallekele incident was a mirror image of the 1996 World Cup semifinal

Though the Sri Lankan cricket fans are known for their love for their team and disciplined display of support, their frustration vented during the Pallekele ODI revived the memories of a black night at the Eden Gardens on March 13, 1996.

Aug 28, 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: How Haryana violence reminds one of Bhopal gas disaster

Just as it happened in Haryana where none of the BJP-ruled governments at the state and Centre showed enough spine to prevent the violence, the Congress govts at Centre and MP had also failed miserably before and after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.

Aug 27, 2017

Violence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted: Tale of an insecure, selfish & dishonest India

The loss of lives and damage to property over the conviction of a godman exposes our insecurity and gullibility and the political class's appeasement to allow this poison to grow. Is there no end in sight?

Aug 25, 2017

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Articles by Shubham Ghosh

Ravi Shankar Prasad's take on Gauri Lankesh murder: Now, it's Left versus centre versus right

Mithali Raj trolled again: It's a shame that India's women achievers are judged ONLY by physical traits

Gauri Lankesh murder: The problem is not rooted in our politics & ideology only; it's something about our democracy as well

North Korea crisis: Failure of United Nations has aggravated international problems

Narendra Modi ignored Nitish Kumar for reshuffle? Episode raises future questions for both leaders

After BRICS, PM Modi will embark on another challenging mission in Myanmar

BRICS declaration condemns Pak-based terror groups: Are Indians celebrating far too much?

Narendra Modi's reshuffle politics is exposing BJP of post Vajpayee-Advani era

Bangladesh create history: Shakib al Hasan's all-round show earns Asian side 1st Test win over Australia

Melania Trump stiletto controversy: Episode shows America's growing obsession with hollow symbolism

'Criminalising marital rape will destabilise marriage': Modi govt concerned more about social customs than human rights?

Will President Donald Trump believe in climate change after the devastating Hurricane Harvey?

Opposition meets in Patna again: Why reviving JP memories at iconic venue is no threat for PM Modi

Pakistan scraps talks, bilateral visits with US: Trump's Afghanistan plan already showing signs of danger

Doklam row ends: Let's not forget Bhutan's role; small size doesn't mean lesser diplomatic clout

India, China withdraw from Doklam: Row was always secondary for international politics, economy

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Congress showed in Punjab what BJP couldn't in Haryana

India vs Sri Lanka ODI series: Pallekele incident was a mirror image of the 1996 World Cup semifinal

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: How Haryana violence reminds one of Bhopal gas disaster

Violence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted: Tale of an insecure, selfish & dishonest India

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'