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Trump Triumphs, calls on Americans to Unite It Is Time for us to Come Together

Trump's remarkable victory brings to an end one of the most dramatic, unpredictable and historic contests in American political history between the two most disliked presidential candidates in decades. As Trump prepares to move from the Empire State to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, he will be forced to consider the overwhelming task that lies ahead: governing a divided nation with a political system consumed by polarization and a citizenry desperate for healing.

India Vs. DRS Vs. World

BCCI decides it would use the review system on a trial basis to experiment improvements made to the technology after having refused to allow its use in any bilateral series involving its test team in the past. The change comes after a detailed and successful presentation by ICC DRS representatives on the improved version of the system, backed by ICC Chairman and Indian coach Anil Kumble.

A synthesis Between Teacher And Student

In India, a perception has arisen that students tend to think of English as a more important subject than the second language. Although English as a language is integral to communication, when linking India with the rest of the world, Indian policymakers are justified in concerning themselves about the future of Hindi.

Jayalalithaa Death and what next?

The absence of Jayalalithaa and the subsequent split in the party, if it happens, would not augur well for the country in general and the state in particular. An unstable scenario may lead to the rise of chauvinistic, separatist and anti-national forces which would certainly strike a deal with Islamic terrorists, Maoists, evangelical forces and foreign-funded NGOs, which is not new to Tamil Nadu. The Center and the BJP have their task cut out and they must rise to the occasion.

Demonetisation and​​​​​​​ Modi-Mamata Tussle

The move of the demonetisation of 500/ and 1000/- rupee notes has now brought an unusual turn in Indian politics.

The Empress Without Anyone to Call Her Own

​The bright star that shone almost for three decades over Tamil Nadu is gone forever. Larger than life, it’s difficult to believe that she is no more. Hundreds of thousands who came to see their Amma for the last time were testimony to the fact that she was not just a leader but had grown into a phenomenon.

Has Rahul Gandhi Gone Berserk In His Hate For Narendra Modi?

In fact a majority of Congressmen would celebrate if Rahul quit or is sacked, unlike the BJP. Why would the BJP want him to go? Rahul is the most prominent and recognisable face in national Opposition, and shoots himself in the foot and then puts his foot in his mouth very regularly – in fact, almost every time he says something.

Growth and Synerymost Important for DPSUs

Indigenous industry has a big opportunity for participation in defence production sector, thanks to dynamic decision and policy making of this government. Country’s defence budget is 6.5 per cent of country’s GDP, and there has been an increase of 13 per cent in last one year.

The New Cold War American Jihadis Vs Russian Jihadis

It will be a very tough call for India’s foreign policy establishment in case Russia-Taliban partnership materializes. It is a classic case of geopolitical flux overtaking foreign policy. It is beyond debate or rather is well documented that the US or NATO has leveraged several affiliates of Al Qaeda in different conflicts.

what after demonetisation?

tasks are many and recalling of currency may be hailed as bold, it cannot be termed as the final nail in the coffin. pm modi has two more years to deliver his part; in 2019, he will be assessed on pragmatism by the public he is educating, not on rhetoric.

mango ginger

mango ginger is usually found in the markets before the onset of rains. it is the gift of nature that it gives us herbs and medicinal plants that are required for the season to keep our immunity strong and protect ourselves from the seasonal ailments.

a charismatic colossus departs, suddenly

three cs mark jayalalithaa’s political and tinsel career.chequered, controversial yet colourful.

Deciphering UP's Five-Year Date With The Yogi

No wonder, soon after taking over as the CM, Yogi clarified that his government would follow the party’s and Modi’s line of sabka saath, sabka vikas. No section of the state’s citizenry, no community or caste would be discriminated against by his government. He was equivocal about the Muslims that they particularly have nothing to fear. He also instructed the government officials not to discriminate anyone.

Why So Much Fuss Over A Yogi?

It isn't a big deal for a chief minister if he chooses to transform his public appearance. But the Adityanath phenomenon has once again exposed the faultlines of a confused Hindi heartland. Publicly, many of Indian public detest Lutyens' Delhi for all its symbolism. Privately, they just can't digest a saffron-clad, non-English-speaking ascetic settling down as a decision-maker in power politics. This defect is genetic.

What if Dynasty and Congress go into History?

The old saying is when the fat lady starts to sing, it is the signal that the party is over. What shall we presume when a middle-rung Congress leader publically demands that disciplinary action should be taken against Rahul Gandhi for his remark khoon ki dalali, which insulted both the Prime Minister and Jawans. He said such comments alienate people.

Pakistan: Water Crisis And The Indus Water Treaty

The treaty in its annexures acknowledged certain rights of Pakistan farmers to use the eastern rivers and similarly the Indian side can use a certain quantity of the western waters.

'Red Rocity' Untold Stories Of Ongoing Killings Of Nationalists In Kerala

Marxist ideology is nothing but a moral decaying force that always makes propaganda to excercise hegemony over the common man through pseudo-academic knowledge and throughs attack on innocent people who try to expose of their reality. And the worrying Gordian knot is that there is no space in the media to write and speak on these issues. Editors and publishers directly repudiate when one wants to publish brutalities of communism. However, after the advent of social media, raising of such issues has become a little bit easy.

OPS Vs. VKS

The Fight For Amma's Place.

Kingmaker UP Goes To Polls

The issues raised by various parties signify their political thinking. Ideology is of course a major casualty. Even Akhilesh and Rahul have not been talking about secularism and attacking BJP as fundamentalist outfit. This is because signs are already visible of polarisation cutting across various caste divides. BJP has put up 76 Dalit candidates. SP and Congress are attacking Modi personally to dent his credibility.

An Extraordinary Service

About 80 people drown every day in India, or more than 29,000 people every year. This data was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). In fact, from 2010-14, each year recorded an average of 25,000 deaths by drowning, in our country. More than half of those who drown, in the world, are below 25 years of age. The statistics articulate a clarion call to safeguard our people from these disasters.

question of ethics, not judicial overreach, in cricket

the indian cricket is at a crossroads, thanks to the supreme court of india.

Demonetisation: A Severe Jolt To Money - Hoarders

As the newly appointed RBI Governor Urijit Patel is in the driver’s seat on monetary policy, it follows that the scheme, which was announced not by its Governor but through Prime Minster Modi on 8 November, was the RBI’s brainchild. Of course, this must have been discussed by Patel with officials such as Secretaries Hasmukh Adhia and Shaktikanta Das as well as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nripendra Mishra, who has been a champion of the 8 November currency swap scheme from the very beginning of its being discussed.

Trump Cards Of Trump

Donald Trump entered in the fray of 2017 USA Presidential Election just as a beginner, who never had any significant experience or political position.

It Could Have Been Better It Could Have Been Worse

What made people anxious or more interested in this budget is that it came under the overhang of demonetisation, which seriously hit the economy. Even the government now admits that there will be a substantial shortfall in growth. Last year at budget time GDP growth of 7.6-7.8 per cent was being spoken about. The CEA in his report estimated this to be between 6.5 per cent and 6.75 per cent.

Right Direction but Less Than Expected

It was being expected that after demonetisation government will be able to get more tax from those who deposit their black money in the banks, and riding on higher tax collections thereon, government would be spending more on education, health and other social services. However, Budget 2017-18 seems to have disappointed people.

War of the Hills

The polls will be the biggest test for Harish Rawat, who managed to win a floor test and save his government in May last year. The election will shape his political future. With other senior Congress leaders not in the picture, Rawat, who had to wait for 12 years before the opportunity to become CM knocked on his door, is leading the party’s election chariot. It will be a big boost for the Congress if it manages to retain Uttarakhand.

Jallikattu Protests and Anti-Nationalism

The village sport remained as a pure tradition as long as it was practiced at the village level. However, as it got commercialized and the government started using it as a tourist attracting sport for the sake of revenue, it deviated from its tradition in course of time thereby losing its traditional values. Untraditional practices got into the system and the bulls were subjected to various forms of cruelty, such as forced feeding of liquor, rubbing spicy chilli powders in the eyes, placing green chillies in the eyes, biting and twisting the tails, etc.

From An Assertion Of Dominance To Graceful Responsibility

Beyond BJP’s ecstasy over the overwhelming majority in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the most crucial state in Indian politics that controls the power-pulse of the nation, the results of the five state Assembly elections hold messages for all – from the expanding BJP to shrinking but persistent Congress to squabbling Samajwadi Party (SP) to an ambitious Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to an accusing Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). One clear message for all is that not only the Modi magic, emanating from the message of an effective and strong leadership in control of the party and the government, but also the gamble over demonetization, crafted less to unearth black money, more to decapacitate the opposition, has worked.

Modi's Magic

So what is it that worked for Modi? Evidently Modi succeeded in communally polarising the election and uniting the Hindus across caste divide on issue like it Kabristan versus Shamshan, and Ramzan versus Diwali. In that frenzy nobody seemed to be bothered about the vehement denials by Akhilesh. Modi’s magic was working or so they said

Polluted Minds

One should remember that India never waged a war on Pakistan. It only defended itself every time. Even if we go by Gurmehar’s logic of having peace with Pakistan then we have to give Kashmir to them. But will it guarantee peace in the long run? Not at all. Pakistan will increase its demand to give it Punjab and then it will go for Himachal and the list will continue and a day will come when Pakistan will gobble our nation with no sight of that elusive peace we all seek. Bleeding India with thousand cuts is the state policy of Pakistan