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India, July 8 -- The Prime Minister Modi has branded Rahul, the Opposition Leader, as "Balak Buddhi." Earlier, the same Modi used to address Rahul as "Pappu." By using the term Balak Buddhi, Modi has ... Read More


Different Peas, Same Pod: People's Eyes on the Monitors of the Indian Parliament

India, July 8 -- They could not be more different from each other. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, both from Rajasthan, were chosen for their loyalty to the man who hand... Read More


Rahul Gandhi - the Man of the Moment

India, July 8 -- On July 1, 2024, Rahul Gandhi, participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, made an astounding maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) i... Read More


A Tale of Two Speeches: Of Love and Hatred

India, July 8 -- Delhi was facing an unprecedented heatwave when I left for Kerala in June, with temperatures crossing the 50-degree Celsius mark. The worst memory I had was when I stood under a showe... Read More


Amid Fearful Shadows: Rahul Gandhi's Call and Stan Swamy's Legacy

India, July 8 -- Rahul Gandhi's inaugural speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha marked a significant moment for Indian politics. It was after ten long years that the Lok Sabha h... Read More


MP's, Please Keep Your Cool!

NEW DELHI, July 1 -- In this session of Parliament, the opposition seems to be boiling with rage, and with increased numbers, they intend to make a huge noise in the House and outside. But is this the... Read More


The Need for Eternal Vigilance

NEW DELHI, July 1 -- A decade ago, we were caught napping, and before we knew it, the "terrible twins" had snatched away our freedom. Then, out of nowhere and against all odds - predatory agencies tha... Read More


Is India in a State of Climatic Emergency?

NEW DELHI, July 1 -- The terrible heatwave spread across the country has been bothering me for a while, as I experienced it from March to April this year. Here are some interviews by media: Interview... Read More


Revitalizing the Democratic Soul of India

NEW DELHI, July 1 -- Plurality, inclusiveness, and tolerance have always been the essence of India, and they are manifested through its deeply rooted cultural and traditional diversities. The idea of ... Read More


Silence of the Religious and Political Leaders is Deafening

NEW DELHI, July 1 -- More than 100 former civil servants have said that the recent instances of "hate violence against India's minority communities, particularly Muslims", represent the "subordination... Read More