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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.
Congress: The Karnataka power tussle
Following the recent setback in Bihar, the Congress Party is grappling with a power struggle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Within political circles, especially among Congress members, there is rampant speculation about a possible leadership change later this year, raising concerns about stability and...
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Congress: Existential crisis deepens
20 November 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Mamdani turns online buzz into votes
13 November 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
A battle of mandates, leadership, and legacy
05 November 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Nitish Kumar bets big on women voters
22 October 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
US visa curbs hit Indian students hard
16 October 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
RSS: A century of ideological evolution
08 October 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Nepal’s first woman PM rides Gen Z wave
19 September 2025 | Kalyani Shankar
KCR’s Family: Dynasty in Disarray
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi, once the torchbearer of Telangana’s statehood movement, is now caught in a bitter family feud that threatens its very survival. A succession battle has erupted as K Kavitha takes on her brother, KT Rama Rao Why do political families believe they can hold on to power indefinitely?...
Tariffs: A test for Indo-US trade ties
While New Delhi has so far avoided retaliation, the tariffs put Indian exporters at a sharp cost disadvantage against competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam, raising concerns about job losses and weakened competitiveness On Wednesday morning last week, India woke up to the news that the US had imposed 50 per cent...
Tariffs: A test for Indo-US trade ties
While New Delhi has so far avoided retaliation, the tariffs put Indian exporters at a sharp cost disadvantage against competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam, raising concerns about job losses and weakened competitiveness On Wednesday morning last week, India woke up to the news that the US had imposed 50 per cent...
How AI is Shaping India’s Electoral Future
As Bihar gears up for the Assembly polls, the technology promises both opportunity and peril: it can streamline voter engagement and analyse public sentiment, yet it also fuels the spread of deepfakes, misinformation, and manipulation Last year was a high-profile election year with 60 countries going to the polls. This included...
Dhankhar Resigns Abruptly, Triggers Political Storm
With whispers of pressure from the Government, Dhankhar’s departure has opened the door to fierce succession intrigue, including the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being considered for the post The political circles were aghast when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar abruptly resigned on the first day of the current Monsoon...
Power tussle in Karnataka Congress
Despite public denials, speculation is rife that the high command may be forced to honour a rotational chief ministerial agreement by November — triggering what could become a political flashpoint for the ruling party The Karnataka Congress is facing challenges due to a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy...
AAP’s byelection wins spark political revival
Once seen as a Delhi-centric outfit, AAP’s latest wins in BJP strongholds Ludhiana West and Visavadar signal not only a shift in public sentiment but also the party’s growing national stature The Aam Aadmi Party is delighted after its recent win in the Gujarat and Punjab by-elections. These victories in states...
