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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.
Women breaking the glass ceiling
Women are all set to break the barriers at the highest level as the Vatican and Canada brace up for the top post for a lady Two dramatic announcements were made last week that could significantly advance women’s empowerment worldwide. The first was a historic decision from the Vatican, which saw Pope...
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Donald Trump’s H-1B dilemma
09 January 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Winter session stalemate: Urgent need for reform
03 January 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
ONOP: A bold reform or a political gamble?
26 December 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Year 2025: Prophecies, politics and progress
19 December 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
For Joe Biden it is family first
12 December 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Election results challenge the Opposition unity
05 December 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution
28 November 2024 | Kalyani Shankar
Donald Trump’s historic comeback
With a Republican majority in the Senate, Trump re-enters the White House with renewed authority, poised to reshape both American politics and global dynamics The much-awaited US presidential election ended on November 5, and former President 78-year-old Donald Trump triumphed by winning the White House. This would be his second inning...
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...
Governors should be impartial and appear to be so
It is time political parties reached a consensus on the appointment and role of governors, and restored the dignity of the post Decades ago, the first DMK chief minister, CN Annadurai, called the post of a governor redundant. It was after prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru dismissed the EMS Namboodiripad government on...
