Instead of investigating whether there was indeed inappropriate acceptance of funds from tainted companies or – at the very least – introspecting over its flawed scheme, the Modi government has chosen to counterattack the INDIA coalition that is accusing it of extortion.  

The minimal charge of political and financial immorality of accepting donation from companies being investigated, prosecuted and/or raided by Central agencies is being defended on the ground of anonymity and opacity of the electoral bond scheme.

The author recalls an audacious attempt by him to invite the film star to speak to students.

Data revealed by the State Bank of India and the Election Commission could reveal links between political donors and action by investigating agencies, as well as contributions made by the print and electronic media.

As a Sikh, I detest what he stood for – and a majority of Sikhs around the world think the same way.

What is driving Biden’s courting of India now is not something that will bear fruit in 5-10 years, which is the time frame for items listed so grandiosely in the joint statement.

Directly or indirectly, the issue of human rights is sure to come up again during Modi’s visit. It is what PM Modi conveys in his address to the US Congress that will indicate what his government’s priorities are.

Never in the history of Indian sports has an allegation of sexual harassment of such extensive proportion surfaced.

It is important for the BJP leadership to realise that after all, Malik was the governor of J&K at perhaps the most crucial juncture in the erstwhile state’s history, and that he was a BJP leader of high stature. And damage to him is also damage to the BJP.

Both reactions are anchored in populism.

Deep down, he wants to fire all cylinders of the economy. The narrative of fear has to be transformed into one of hope. But how?