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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicSouthern India

Topic: Southern India

Telangana to Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Why Shivraj Chouhan is touring the south after losing CM chair

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was replaced as Madhya Pradesh CM last month, has been making rounds of temples in Telangana, Kerala and TN over the past 15 days.

Southern hurdle, presence of ex-allies, tight finish — 200 seats that defied BJP in last 3 LS polls

About two-fifth of these seats are in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Andhra Pradesh. BJP leaders feel this will not be a major concern for party this year.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.