In the recent past Tamil Nadu had witnessed a resurgence of venomous attacks on Hindu beliefs and religious symbol heads.…
Category: Politics
Decline of Anti-Modi Protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to make waves in world capitals with his charm offensive. In his recent and…
Will Rajinikanth’s entry into politics kill the Dravidian parties?
The political situation currently obtaining in Tamil Nadu is akin to a rudderless ship lost in a stormy sea. The…
Modi’s Killer Media Strategy
It is no exaggeration that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the one among the select band of leaders– probably…
Destabilizing America From Within
President Trump’s first five months in office have truly been action packed. Many of his new team members have been…
Jayalalitha’s Demise And Political Realignment In Tamil Nadu
The passing away of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Ms. Jayalalitha on December 6th has cast a pall of gloom…
Modi’s US visit puts India in the big league
In many ways, the just concluded visit to the US by Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out. The visit significantly…
The Rise and Rise of Narendra Modi
I have long resisted the temptation to put down my views on Narendra Modi. It is common knowledge that the…
Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal – a puppet on a string?
Like most Indians, I have been following the anti-corruption movement that has taken center stage in India over the past…
An Anachronism called Karunanidhi
The Supreme Court of India in an extraordinary sitting called on a Sunday, stayed the October 1st 2007 ‘bandh’ or…