10 Reasons Why Shashikala Natarajan Should Not be Made CM

Introduction The ruling party All India Anna Dravida Munnreta Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu has pushed itself into an unenviable situation after choosing V.K. Shashikala Natarajan as the successor of J. Jayalalithaa in the corridors of power in that state. After her elevation...

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Is AAP Political Tsunami in Making in Punjab?

Introduction As one drives through the urban setup in the state of Punjab where the election has just got completed, one would see well-tarred roads, sufficient water supply, and well-built and electrified houses on either side, with some of them even putting the posh houses...

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What is the Cause of VVIP Racism in India?

Introduction Since the dawn of independence in India, people have been voting different political parties to form the governments at the centre and the states.  This has been happening for last 69 years. Initially, political parties and leaders knew very well that the common...

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Why Political Parties Increasingly Choose People with Criminal Records?

Introduction With each general election, the number of politicians with criminal records entering into the corridors of power has been increasing steadily. This alarming situation is mainly due to the open patronage by all political parties. These parties somehow want the...

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Public Outcry and Pressure Forced UP Authorities to Act Against Police in Shahjahanpur Case

Recently, there was news about the death of a social media scribe in Uttar Pradesh. The journalist Jagendra Singh was allegedly burned alive by policemen. The family members of deceased scribe allege that he was burned alive at the behest of an Uttar Pradesh minister. They...

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Has Swatch Bharath Turned into Simple Public Relation Exercise?

Introduction Almost a year back, the incumbent Indian Prime Minister launched the cleanliness drive to make the country clean. It was done with a lot of fanfare with many celebrities joining the noble cause. Looking at the frenzy, many believed that it clicked in the minds...

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Army Operations in Kashmir Pit Taxi Drivers Against Militants

Introduction There has been an unwritten rule in Jammu and Kashmir for the taxi drivers to follow. Even the authorities don’t poke their nose into this routine. It has been in existence for almost 13 years. The drivers give away their cars – mostly Innova or Chevrolet –...

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Significance of India’s Surgical Strike Across the Indo-Myanmar Border

Introduction Our neighbours have been bleeding us with strikes on our vital installations and hapless people at will. We have never done the hot pursuit across the border to annihilate them from the source. This was due to the long-perceived views of central governments...

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Can Yoga be Held as Religious Exercise?

Introduction A series of exercises that tend to promote the well being of the body and mind is actually called as Yoga. Since the mind and body are involved, the application of some hymns might promote better concentration when people do yoga exercises. After all, it is...

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Another Case of Cash-for-vote Scam Unveiled

Introduction We heard about the cash-for-vote scam during the first tenure of the United Progressive Alliance government when the left parties supporting the then government from outside protesting against its decision to ‘Ok’ the Nuclear pact the United States of America....

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Fight for One Rank One Pension Justified?

Introduction There has been a renewed demand for One Rank One Pension Scheme floated by the Indian government. Ever since it was floated, there have been demands for the same from the family members of security personnel on duty and those of who have retired from active...

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How Relevant is Indian National Congress Today?

Introduction The Indian National Congress (INC) has remained a relevant party in the history of India till 2014 when it was decimated by the anti-incumbency and Modi wave. Though INC-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) was doing reasonably well in the first half of the...

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Should Syed Gilani be Given Passport?

Introduction The Kashmiri Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Gilani has been enjoying the dual citizenship of India and Pakistan for decades together. Due to the separate status accorded to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the leaders of both hard-line and moderate fashions...

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Narendra Modi Government’s First Year in Office

Introduction The former Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi rode his way to power at the centre banking on the strong anti-incumbency trend of the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and his personal charisma. During the days of hectic campaign...

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