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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.
The Bangladesh cauldron is boiling
With New Delhi intensifying border controls, the evolving political landscape of Bangladesh is set to influence regional security and diplomacy The former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, abruptly left her country a week ago, causing immediate concern in her country and the region. According to the BBC, Hasina's family, not...
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The evolution of Rahul Gandhi
08 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Kamala emerges as front runner for US Presidency
03 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Bypoll results indicate a shifting voter preference
17 July 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Naidu’s comeback will redefine Andhra’s future
24 June 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
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?
As Kejriwal presents himself as an underdog fighting against perceived persecution, this election will be pivotal in determining the trajectory of both his career and the AAP Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has overcome numerous obstacles in the past decade. Yet, his unwavering resilience has been a beacon of inspiration. He...
This election is wide open
Amidst predictions of a third-term triumph for Prime Minister Modi, internal rifts, defections and dwindling voter turnout inject an element of unpredictability Like many other countries, political parties in India often claim victory during elections even before official results are announced. It is part of their politics. The ongoing polls are...
Role of AI in Lok Sabha elections
From personalised voter outreach to the menacing potential of deepfake videos, Artificial Intelligence’s influence is palpable, promising both innovation and ethical dilemmas Artificial Intelligence, a game-changer in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, has revolutionised traditional campaign strategies. The era of candidates personally visiting voters’ homes and engaging in conversations over tea,...
Showdown in Karnataka
As Karnataka braces for the Lok Sabha elections, the political arena is set for a fierce clash between the Congress and the BJP-JD(S) alliance The Lok Sabha elections are coming up in Karnataka and will be held in 28 constituencies on April 26 and May 7. The Congress party and the...
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...
