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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.
Naidu’s comeback will redefine Andhra’s future
After being sidelined for over two decades, Naidu's resurgence signals a major shift in the State’s politics and sets the stage for a renewed focus on development The recent swearing-in of Nara Chandrababu Naidu as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister was a significant event for Naidu personally, his Party and Indian politics....
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Modi left with lesser manoeuvring room
13 June 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Agenda for the Modi Government 3.0
06 June 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Dawn of a new era in Indian politics
03 June 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Can AAP survive its ultimate resilience test?
22 May 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
This election is wide open
15 May 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Role of AI in Lok Sabha elections
27 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Showdown in Karnataka
18 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar
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...
Global surge in negative campaigning
As election fervour sweeps across 64 countries, including India and the US, a familiar trend emerges: The surge in negative political advertising It is election season in 64 countries, such as India, the US, the UK and the European Union. Political advertising is increasing worldwide. Political parties and candidates often use...
A showdown of arch-rivals
This electoral battle is shaping up to be a multi-party contest, primarily between the ruling BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc Who will win the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? The election scene has become clear after the Chief Election Commissioner announced the poll schedule last week. They will begin next month...
Addressing the poll conundrum
To ensure free and fair elections, tackle the menace of muscle power, money power, misinformation and code of conduct violations diligently The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, has announced the 18th Lok Sabha election schedule, starting in April. He has identified four major problems that affect India’s free and fair elections....
The US presidential race intensifies
While Biden seeks to maintain his position after his dominant performances in the Super Tuesday primaries, speculation surrounds Trump’s re-entry into the race heats up Who will be the next President of the United States? Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the current and former Presidents, are competing for the White House....
The US presidential election: Trump redux
Former US President Donald Trump's recent victory over his challenger, Nikki Haley, in South Carolina has injected fresh energy into the American presidential election race On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump's win over his challenger, Nikki Haley, intensified the American presidential election race. With this win, Trump is moving toward...
The implications of the Supreme Court ruling
As the ruling BJP and other parties grapple with the fallout of the Supreme Court ruling on Electoral Bonds, it may have far-reaching implications for Indian democracy Indian elections are intricate and complex events that involve millions of voters and multiple political parties. These parties rely heavily on contributions from individuals...
