As the year 2021 draws to a close, it would be worthwhile to take stock of the highlights of the…
Category: Politics
Financial Inclusion – Modi’s tryst with India
In his second term in office, Prime Minister Modi has talked about making India a US$ 5 trillion economy by…
2019 Elections – Is Tamil Nadu becoming the next Kashmir?
Will Modi & Amit Shah clean up internal security mess? The results of the 2019 general elections came as a…
Political Implications of India’s Transfomation Under Modi
In two earlier pieces, Modi’s transformation of India using the twin pillars – choosing the right policies and then executing…
Stoking Hindu Anger in Tamil Nadu
In the recent past Tamil Nadu had witnessed a resurgence of venomous attacks on Hindu beliefs and religious symbol heads.…
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…
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…
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…