Even if vaccines are as effective in the real world as they look in clinical trials, they can’t change the course of the pandemic overnight. We need reinforcements.
The agricultural reforms push had all the features and sensibilities of Modi’s distinctive middle-class politics of aspiration. But he seems to have misjudged the popular mood.
Like Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, the Bhutto-Zardari siblings have been ghettoised by their parents’ politics. But unlike the Gandhis, they are also a symbol of hope for their people.
In episode 634 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta compares Bihar's growth after agricultural reforms in 2006 to Punjab's growth rate that has been declining.
The UN’s resources can only enhance existing mechanisms. The need of the hour is increased govt investment for prevention and response to gender-based violence.
Operation Sindhoor came as a blessing for Asim Munir. He could claim to have “won a war” and get promoted to a field marshal’s post. But the narrative hasn’t held.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
A snake alone can identify a snake’s foot – as said by Sita in Ramayana. The double dealings of these anti nationals were not so well-understood by Congress. But they were well understood by BJP which also plays divisive and communal politics.
Thanks for an excellent analysis. You have forgotten to mention that the people of J&K ought to owe their gratitude to the BJP for getting rid of this clique of politicians.
You also forgot to mention the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits – in independent India!!
Excellent and sober analysis. The author deserves applause. But like all other writers/columnists/commentators/political pundits, he has not mentioned one cardinal fact. A few million people in a small geographical area have been holding a nation of 130 crores to ransom for seven decades. In no other country such a situation would have been toleratd.
A snake alone can identify a snake’s foot – as said by Sita in Ramayana. The double dealings of these anti nationals were not so well-understood by Congress. But they were well understood by BJP which also plays divisive and communal politics.
Excellent analysis
Thanks for an excellent analysis. You have forgotten to mention that the people of J&K ought to owe their gratitude to the BJP for getting rid of this clique of politicians.
You also forgot to mention the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits – in independent India!!
Excellent and sober analysis. The author deserves applause. But like all other writers/columnists/commentators/political pundits, he has not mentioned one cardinal fact. A few million people in a small geographical area have been holding a nation of 130 crores to ransom for seven decades. In no other country such a situation would have been toleratd.