Politics of fear, blood and violence: Tales of communist terror in Kerala
Indian communists, like their counterparts the world over, have always practised the most violent and vicious forms of politics. The more intense the democratic opposition to communist rule in a particular state, the more intense and brutal the suppression of workers of opposition parties. The
Raise the red flag against fascist forces of red brigade
A very inane and asinine debate has gained steam among a section of the political class. This section has lost all connect with the spirit and aspirations of India, primarily because they still adhere to a calcified logic, frameworks and arguments that have rapidly lost space in the India of
India will have air power edge once Rafale jets are inducted in IAF
India and France, after amid negotiations and delays, signed a 7.87-billion-euro deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets. Equipped with all modernistic missiles and weapon system, the Rafale, with further modifications demanded by the Indian Air Force, is ready to join its new squadron. As said by
If Pakistan’s destiny is to disintegrate, it’s proceeding in the right direction
In an episode of BBC’s 18th century copper-and-pilchards serialised drama, Poldark, set on the beautiful Cornwall coast, a character philosophises strikingly. He says that in order for a person to be happy, three needs must be fulfilled: Comfort, Purpose, and Certainty.
Carry forward national agenda
Upadhyaya found that there were insufficient efforts to propagate India’s views. Today, the relentless pursuit of the country’s interest in the comity of nations and Prime Minister Modi’s outreach to the global community, has begun to alter the old perception for the better
Cutting down nation’s defence imports, promoting indigenous manufacture
On July 27, 2016 the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the abolition of Guidelines for establishing Joint Venture Companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The Guidelines for establishing Joint Venture Companies by DPSUs were
The Politics of AAP and Delhi
The problem with Aam Admi Party is that it is not interested in governance of any sort. Those of us who are not fans of the AAP , can only lean back and tell people who in those pink tinted days hailed AAP as the next hope of leftish politics , we told you so . Sadly , in this case the fact that we
Surrogacy Bill a good move, but many improvements needed
A study backed by the UN in July 2012, estimated the surrogacy business in India at more than 400 million dollar a year, with over 3,000 fertility clinics in the country. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, approximately 2,000 babies are born through commercial surrogacy every
Rebuilding India-Nepal ties, re-assessing future needs
India’s foreign policy is taking a new turn and the significance of the neighbourhood. In this backdrop, a peaceful Nepal is of India’s sustainable interest. New Delhi’s foreign policy embraces multiple factors, influence, determinants, mechanism and interest. It is for this purpose that policies
For Balochs, it’s human rights and freedom from Pakistan
On August 15, 2016, India commemorated her 70th Independence Day at Red fort Delhi, where the Prime Minister of the world largest democratic country, Narendra Modi, delivered one of his most famous speeches in which he first time openly mentioned ‘Balochistan’. It signalled that India
