politics,

We live in era of News flash and Breaking news. Politics lives in era of soundbites, media plays a role of cheerleader and not a watchdog. Did RaGa standing in ATM queue to milk the political opportunity needed so much of media attention?? Does so much of gaga over petty issues dilutes the real

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar opined to kill terrorist with terrorist. He said most of cross border terrorists are hired for money so why should not we do the same. He said you have to neutralize and finish terrorist with terrorist.

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One of my younger cousins with brilliant academic credentials and having great career prospect joined politics recently as the spokesperson of a prominent political party .This got me thinking whether politics has become an attractive career option for the younger generations and more

Rahul Gandhi has always invited controversies with his immature statements. Whenever he opens his mouth , he has his foot in his mouth. Recently he has gone like an unguided missile with a series of statements...ISIS and unemployment, His blank look at Dokhlam issue and his recent clean chit to

Background

America is the largest ( area wise) democracy in the world.To get an idea of its size, one can compare it to India and see that it covers a land area which is 5 times the size of India. America has been a democracy since 1776, when American War of

In 1964 a small time cartoonist decided to enter politics.  He was Balasaheb Thackeray who founded the Shiv Sena. His game was pure politics and a desire to up his status, as he began by championing the cause of  the Marathi middle class. The party had some appeal and became the

I see quite a few youngsters joining various political parties these days.The difference is that they are educated, well read and also smart in their dealings. If this trend continues we may see some much needed change in our political system.Personally, I am not sure whether I would not be