Over the recent weeks, a series of crashes that have involved recklessly driven vehicles on Delhi roads, have been disquieting. Two of the crashes have involved rashly driven BMW’s and one an Audi. Five people have died. These instances add to the several other accidents due to rash driving. In April last year, CCTV footage…
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Spouses can bring political benefits
Spouses can be political asset or liability. My wife watched the inaugural address of Donald Trump in Washington. Her first reactions were about the smart blue body-hugging dress that Melania Trump wore that, in her opinion, stood out, when compared to the sartorial choices of the well turned out Trump daughters, Ivanka and Tiffany. That…
The changing political narrative of Uttar Pradesh
The political narrative in India is always in a state of flux. The significant Uttar Pradesh State elections are no different. For long a cauldron of the most vicious form of caste and communal politics, the state could be moving towards a more class-based voting pattern that can upend the way politics has played out…
Another Virat to take on Modi
The other day I walked into an ATM near my house in Gurgaon, a Delhi suburb. It was eerily quiet and deserted; a drowsy, bored guard was sitting inside, his gaze fixed on the cell phone screen that featured a Bollywood dance number; “Cash hai, sahab, nikaal lo,” he said without looking up, yawning a…
Why India needs a Virat Kohli to take on Modi and his demonetisation
The following is link to my latest piece published in DailyO Why India needs a Virat Kohli to take on Modi and his demonetisation
Demonetised Indians head for Dangal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on December 31 eve was an attempt to assuage the hardships of the demonetised common man forced to stand in unending ATM queues over the last few weeks. By all indications, the government should extend more sops in the near future leading to the annual budget and…
The Last Maggi
A few days back I consumed the last packet of Maggi noodles, allegedly infused with lead and MSG, as per tests conducted by our food authorities, many of whom we hear are quite serious about their work. Given their diligence, maybe, someday in the distant future poor and underfed children across India will not die…
One year of Modi sarkar
Narendra Modi has completed one year in office and traveled to more locations around the world than most Indians would in a lifetime. A robust foreign policy no doubt is a big plus of his tenure so far. Does India need a foreign minister with Modi at the helm, is one question? Also, judging by…
Its World Cup Fever Again
World Cup cricket is underway and India has had a good start beating South Africa and Pakistan, both dangerous opponents capable of winning the tournament provided Shahid Afridi connects with the bat. And South Africa learn how not to choke. I believe the African team has appointed an anti-choke specialist to guard the big moments….
Siddharth Srivastava 