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Kalyani Shankar
Kalyani Shankar is a political commentator and a syndicated columnist. She was the Political Editor of Hindustan Times and also its Washington correspondent. A press fellow at Cambridge University and senior fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, Shankar is a founder member of the Indian women press corps.
Could women sway general elections?
With a burgeoning number of female voters, women stand poised to wield significant influence in the upcoming general elections Can Women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important...
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Global surge in negative campaigning
02 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
A showdown of arch-rivals
27 March 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Addressing the poll conundrum
19 March 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The US presidential race intensifies
13 March 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The US presidential election: Trump redux
29 February 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The implications of the Supreme Court ruling
20 February 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Tamil politics: The rise of Thalapathy Vijay
14 February 2024 | Kalyani Shankar
Jharkhand: In a state of perpetual unrest
Jharkhand has been going through political unrest since it was carved out in 2000. Therefore, it is no surprise that it is facing yet another crisis now The State had a tumultuous political history. It has witnessed eleven chief ministers in the last two decades, with the twelfth appointment being Champai...
Masterstroke or political Harakiri?
Nitish Kumar has rejoined forces with the BJP, cementing his reputation as a leader known for frequent shifts in political alliances for personal benefit On Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar threw a bombshell by leaving the ruling Mahagathbandhan in Bihar and returning to the NDA. coalition. He also quit the...
Congress inner circle in turmoil
To win the 2024 elections, Rahul Gandhi needs to review his strategy, select the right people to work with and build strong leaders in each state Is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's judgement coming under scrutiny? The critics wonder whether he promoted aides who ultimately betrayed him and the Congress. The recent...
Heed electoral math to win LS elections
Emulating successful coalitions like the Janata Party, United Front and National Front could prove advantageous for the opposition parties in the forthcoming elections Congress Party's responsibilities have increased with the decision of the INDIA bloc to name Congress President Mallikharjun Kharge as the President. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined...
Will Modi magic work in the south?
Can the enormous popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi help the Bharatiya Janata Party achieve electoral success in the southern states? The Party is seeking to gain more voters in the challenging southern region. Its presence is limited in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Since it has...
Ayodhya: From puja to progress
The Ram temple is a promise that the BJP has fulfilled. The temple inauguration could weaken the Opposition campaign and affect the general elections 2024 The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all dressed up for the inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It...
