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Women breaking the glass ceiling

15.01.2025 9

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Kalyani Shankar

Donald Trump’s H-1B dilemma

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, the debate over H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers is heating up As the US...

08.01.2025 5

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Kalyani Shankar

Winter session stalemate: Urgent need for reform

There is a pressing need for parliamentary reforms to ensure discipline, decorum and efficiency as a lot of parliamentary time is simply wasted The...

02.01.2025 6

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Masterstroke or political Harakiri?

Nitish Kumar has rejoined forces with the BJP, cementing his reputation as a leader known for frequent shifts in political alliances for personal...

31.12.2024 2

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Kalyani Shankar

ONOP: A bold reform or a political gamble?

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes forward with his vision of ‘One Nation, One Poll’ the nation waits to see whether this proposal will unite...

25.12.2024 3

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Kalyani Shankar

Year 2025: Prophecies, politics and progress

From hosting grand spiritual and political events to navigating economic growth and political turbulence, 2025 is poised to be a year of...

18.12.2024 5

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Kalyani Shankar

For Joe Biden it is family first

Biden’s decision to pardon his son is rooted in political and emotional complexities, with far-reaching implications for presidential clemency Last...

11.12.2024 5

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Kalyani Shankar

Election results challenge the Opposition unity

The electoral setbacks have exposed fractures within the INDIA alliance while the BJP has emerged stronger after the recently held state elections...

04.12.2024 5

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Kalyani Shankar

Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution

Despite court orders, government promises, and short-term measures like vehicle restrictions and artificial rain, Delhi’s air quality remains...

27.11.2024 3

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Kalyani Shankar

Donald Trump’s historic comeback

With a Republican majority in the Senate, Trump re-enters the White House with renewed authority, poised to reshape both American politics and...

07.11.2024 3

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Kalyani Shankar

America decides: Will Kamala make history

While polls show Harris narrowly leading, Trump’s momentum and attacks on Harris, alongside economic concerns, keep the outcome unpredictable The...

03.11.2024 2

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Kalyani Shankar

Haryana setback exposes cracks in INDIA Bloc

The Congress defeat has not only dampened the party’s resurgence narrative but also underscored the need for a recalibrated approach to coalition...

16.10.2024 1

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Revival of democracy amidst calls for statehood

Following the 2019 revocation of Article 370, these elections were a landmark moment, reflecting the people’s desire for normalcy and statehood The...

09.10.2024 5

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Kalyani Shankar

The cannonballs of political warfare

Tirupati ‘laddu’ issue has sparked nationwide outrage, raising questions about the delicate balance between religion, politics and faith When...

02.10.2024 6

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Kalyani Shankar

India moves closer to ‘one nation one election’

Momentum is building for simultaneous elections, but with constitutional and political challenges ahead, its successful implementation remains...

25.09.2024 5

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Kalyani Shankar

Showdown over Rahul’s remarks in the US

Rahul Gandhi’s recent trip to the US has reignited the debate over whether Indian leaders should criticise their government while abroad Congress...

18.09.2024 2

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Kalyani Shankar

Haryana elections: BJP faces Congress' resurgence

As Haryana gears up for its high-stakes assembly elections, the political landscape is marked by shifting alliances and big promises Who will...

11.09.2024 2

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Kalyani Shankar

BJP’s recruitment drive to solidify power

As the BJP aims to recruit 100 million new members, it continues to strengthen its dominance, despite facing criticism and internal challenges The...

04.09.2024 4

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Kalyani Shankar

The rise of Sunita Kejriwal

As Arvind Kejriwal remains behind bars, Sunita Kejriwal steps up to bridge the gap between her husband and the party, taking on the mantle of...

28.08.2024 2

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Kalyani Shankar

J&K gears up for historic elections

For the first time since the revocation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, the region is set to hold its Assembly...

21.08.2024 3

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Kalyani Shankar

The Bangladesh cauldron is boiling

With  New Delhi intensifying border controls, the evolving political landscape of Bangladesh is set to influence regional security and diplomacy...

15.08.2024 2

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Kalyani Shankar

Kamala emerges as front runner for US Presidency

As the first woman Vice President, Harris is now poised to break another glass ceiling by becoming the first female President of the United States...

02.08.2024 1

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Kalyani Shankar