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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.
Political fault lines shift in Bihar
With caste dynamics, coalition equations, and leadership challenges all in play, the stage is set for a high-stakes political showdown between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The Bihar polls at the end of the year are pretty unpredictable. Currently, there will be no cakewalk for the BJP, RJD, Congress or the...
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BJP — AIADMK alliance reboots
17 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Waqf Bill sparks fierce debate
11 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Tackling illegal immigration
02 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
A historic return from space
26 March 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Stalin plays the language card
18 March 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
India Braces for Impact as Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect on April 2
11 March 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Women breaking the glass ceiling
16 January 2025 | Kalyani Shankar
Donald Trump’s H-1B dilemma
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, the debate over H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers is heating up As the US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, he faces a unique challenge. The issue of immigration and the H-1B visa has become a contentious point...
Winter session stalemate: Urgent need for reform
There is a pressing need for parliamentary reforms to ensure discipline, decorum and efficiency as a lot of parliamentary time is simply wasted The Parliament’s productivity in the recent Winter Session was a record low, with only 52 per cent of scheduled work completed. Various factors, including disruptions and lack of quorum, contributed...
ONOP: A bold reform or a political gamble?
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes forward with his vision of ‘One Nation, One Poll’ the nation waits to see whether this proposal will unite or divide The introduction of a controversial bill, ‘One Nation One Poll,’ has created more controversy than acceptance. The BJP has been talking about it but...
Year 2025: Prophecies, politics and progress
From hosting grand spiritual and political events to navigating economic growth and political turbulence, 2025 is poised to be a year of transformation and change What does the crystal ball reveal about the upcoming year 2025? The predictions are a mixed bag. Nostradamus, the famous French astrologer and seer, has made...
For Joe Biden it is family first
Biden’s decision to pardon his son is rooted in political and emotional complexities, with far-reaching implications for presidential clemency Last week, Americans and people worldwide were stunned by the news that President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. This clemency controversy was significant because Hunter Biden, a family member, contributed...
Election results challenge the Opposition unity
The electoral setbacks have exposed fractures within the INDIA alliance while the BJP has emerged stronger after the recently held state elections The aftermath of the recent election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand has led to cracks within the Opposition coalition known as the INDIA alliance. Following these disappointing results, some...
Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution
Despite court orders, government promises, and short-term measures like vehicle restrictions and artificial rain, Delhi’s air quality remains perilously poor Why do the residents of Delhi experience pollution every year while the ruling class blames it on stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh? Can't they...
