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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.
Modi 3.0: Triumphs and tensions
As the Modi’s Government nears the first anniversary of its third term, the BJP-led NDA touts major achievements and increased global stature, yet citizens continue to grapple with inflation, unemployment and economic distress As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government approaches its first anniversary in his third term on June 9, the...
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Diplomatic offensive against terrorism
29 May 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
A new era for Catholic church
21 May 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Promise of justice or Pandora’s box?
15 May 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Mamata’s Jagannath strategy
07 May 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
UCC on the horizon
29 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
Political fault lines shift in Bihar
24 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar -
BJP — AIADMK alliance reboots
17 April 2025 | Kalyani Shankar
Waqf Bill sparks fierce debate
While the Government defends the Waqf Bill as a step toward transparency and modernisation, critics argue it undermines constitutional protections for Muslims and threatens the autonomy of religious institutions There is a lot of concern about the Waqf Property (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which the Lok Sabha has passed. This controversial Bill updates the 1995 Waqf...
Tackling illegal immigration
As Donald Trump prioritises deportations in his second term, India has pledged full cooperation, acknowledging the role of human trafficking networks in illegal migration Illegal immigration to the United States (US) is emerging as a significant issue between the two countries. India has one of the highest numbers of illegal immigrants...
A historic return from space
Sunita Williams safe return has sparked pride across India and the world, with leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrating her achievement NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, of Indian descent, is in the news this week. Her team has returned safely to Earth after spending nine months in space. They initially planned...
Stalin plays the language card
Stalin doubles down on language politics ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, replacing the rupee symbol with a Tamil version in the budget document—sparking a debate on language dominance and Centre-State relations On Thursday, Tamil Nadu underwent a significant cultural transformation by replacing the official rupee symbol (`) with...
India Braces for Impact as Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect on April 2
With key sectors like pharmaceuticals and automobiles at risk, India could face an annual trade loss of up to $7 billion. There is an urgent need to find a diplomatic solution before it escalates into a full-fledged trade war US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on India, set to...
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...
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...
