Shubham Ghosh

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After gobbling up Nitish Kumar, BJP looks favourite to break Rajiv Gandhi's 1984 record in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

The 'fall' of Nitish Kumar means the Opposition has no credible face left to spearhead the fight against Narendra Modi's BJP in the 2019 LS polls. This could see one of the most one-sided general polls in India's history.

Jul 28, 2017

Prague diary 2: Seeing the John Lennon Wall, a piece of living history

The John Lennon Wall, which was made popular by the lovers of free speech even during the days of iron rule of communism in the former Czechoslovakia, still stands as a marvellous milestone in the journey of human history.

Jul 27, 2017

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After Bihar drama: How many states BJP rules now?

With Bihar also going to its kitty and even without an election, the number of states the BJP rule in India now has gone up to 18.

Jul 27, 2017

'Conscience pricked me': What exactly is Nitish Kumar's conscience made of?

In 2013, Nitish Kumar was not okay with the 'communal'; in 2017, he is not happy with the 'corrupt'. The man somehow needs an exit route to chase his personal ambitions whenever he finds the road ahead not much rewarding.

Jul 27, 2017

Nitish Kumar returns to BJP: Fall of Bihar grand alliance marks the end of Indian politics 2.0

India's politics, just as it happens in the technological or automobile industries, is in the process of proceeding to the third generation dominated by the likes of Narendra Modi. The 2.0 generation will find it immensely difficult no matter how much they try.

Jul 27, 2017

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM again: He would make a great leader in a presidential system but not in ours

In his hot pursuit to show that he is a man who never compromises, Nitish Kumar by now has abandoned most or all big ally he had. In ours parliamentary system, this might not lead to the result that the JD(U) chief's supporters desire.

Jul 26, 2017

Bust of Rabindranath Tagore in Thakurova, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague diary: Thakurova in Czech capital named after Rabindranath Tagore and that makes every Indian proud

The name 'Thakurova' in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, created an interest till it was discovered that it was given after the Indian Nobel-winning polymath Rabindranath Tagore.

Jul 26, 2017

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Deaflympics 2017: India turn the tide after a week; win 3 medals to produce best-ever performance

India's deaf players produced their best in the ongoing Deaflympics at Samsun in Turkey and it is what the officials had predicted before the start of the tournament.

Jul 26, 2017

Has demonetisation stopped terrorism? Govt faces uneasy question from all quarters

On November 8, 2016, PM Modi had claimed that demonetisation would give a deadly blow to terrorism by drying up its funding. Eight months since then, the govt is facing tough questions on this, including from the ruling party.

Jul 14, 2017

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Indians among the laziest people, Chinese not, says Stanford study; 5 examples to confirm it

Indians walk 1,892 steps less than the Chinese on a daily average, revealed the Stanford study. This is something that puts us behind the Dragon in the overall race. Will we wake up soon?

Jul 14, 2017

Indian cricket's off-field drama: Why on earth do we need so many coaches and consultants?

While India's stature on field has grown, it is yet to put in place a system which can make use of the ex-players' skills and experience. Head coach, sub coach, consulting coach — it's too many cooks spoiling the broth.

Jul 14, 2017

Like the ice mass that broke off Antarctica, these 3 countries should drift away from Asia to give peace a chance

Though it's a speculation, but had Pakistan, North Korea and Syria broken off Asia and drifted away into the wild, the world's biggest continent would have been a far peaceful region to live.

Jul 14, 2017

BJP's double standards: While PM Modi bats for clean environment, UP CM Adityanath wants cycling tracks demolished

Also, while the same BJP promoted cycling tracks in Bengaluru, the current Congress govt of Karnataka has backed the green mode of transportation. So, if the South can override petty political divides, why can't the North?

Jul 14, 2017

Thanks Ramachandra Guha but Nitish Kumar will not make a successful Opposition face against Narendra Modi

Historian Ramachandra Guha made an interesting observation about Nitish Kumar taking up the leadership of the Opposition. But the man has not done Opposition politics for years now and will find it challenging to make his own space in Modi's India.

Jul 13, 2017

'Magic' of online journalism: Exactly a year later, yet another marriage breaks because of PM Modi and in same state!

A report saying a businessman's marriage with a government employee in UP was called off because they had different takes on the PM surfaced both in July 2016 and 2017. Isn't the coincidence a bit too much?

Jul 13, 2017

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Nepal to have Chinese Internet services soon: Is India thinking enough about broadband diplomacy?

Nepal's dependence on India for Internet will be reduced as China is set to provide services to the Himalayan country. This could also threaten India's influence on Nepal in the long run. Is India looking for a counter-move?

Jul 13, 2017

OPINION - India-China military balance: Specialist studies leading to sensationalised reporting?

The report saying India is planning missiles to target all of China is a technical piece written by two nuclear scientists.

Jul 13, 2017

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Indian cricket coach drama: Why a Sachin Tendulkar will pick a Ravi Shastri? It should be the other way round

The picking of Shastri, a man who belongs to a forgotten era of Indian cricket, over a younger lot which also has a better track record to show is beyond comprehension. Why not give the newer generation the responsibility?

Jul 12, 2017

Vice-presidential poll: Left has endorsed the same Gopalkrishna Gandhi it suspected as Bengal governor a decade ago

Gandhi had chosen to be a vocal governor and quite a few times, he had acted not to the liking of the then Left Front government. Today, Modi's BJP has made it support the same individual. Politics is fun, isn't it?

Jul 12, 2017

China opens first overseas base in Djibouti: The message is clear for both India and US

Through the strategic move, China has not only shown its intent to match the Americans away from its own region but also to convey to India that it will not do away with its encirclement policy vis-a-vis its southern neighbour.

Jul 12, 2017

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Articles by Shubham Ghosh

After gobbling up Nitish Kumar, BJP looks favourite to break Rajiv Gandhi's 1984 record in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Prague diary 2: Seeing the John Lennon Wall, a piece of living history

After Bihar drama: How many states BJP rules now?

'Conscience pricked me': What exactly is Nitish Kumar's conscience made of?

Nitish Kumar returns to BJP: Fall of Bihar grand alliance marks the end of Indian politics 2.0

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM again: He would make a great leader in a presidential system but not in ours

Prague diary: Thakurova in Czech capital named after Rabindranath Tagore and that makes every Indian proud

Deaflympics 2017: India turn the tide after a week; win 3 medals to produce best-ever performance

Has demonetisation stopped terrorism? Govt faces uneasy question from all quarters

Indians among the laziest people, Chinese not, says Stanford study; 5 examples to confirm it

Indian cricket's off-field drama: Why on earth do we need so many coaches and consultants?

Like the ice mass that broke off Antarctica, these 3 countries should drift away from Asia to give peace a chance

BJP's double standards: While PM Modi bats for clean environment, UP CM Adityanath wants cycling tracks demolished

Thanks Ramachandra Guha but Nitish Kumar will not make a successful Opposition face against Narendra Modi

'Magic' of online journalism: Exactly a year later, yet another marriage breaks because of PM Modi and in same state!

Nepal to have Chinese Internet services soon: Is India thinking enough about broadband diplomacy?

OPINION - India-China military balance: Specialist studies leading to sensationalised reporting?

Indian cricket coach drama: Why a Sachin Tendulkar will pick a Ravi Shastri? It should be the other way round

Vice-presidential poll: Left has endorsed the same Gopalkrishna Gandhi it suspected as Bengal governor a decade ago

China opens first overseas base in Djibouti: The message is clear for both India and US

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'