For decades, India’s Siliguri Corridor — the narrow strip of land linking the mainland with the Northeast — sat somewhere between strategic concern and bureaucratic footnote in policy circles. Today, it is…
Author: Sanjit Raghavan
Is Prashant Kishor Overhyped? The Bihar Verdict Suggests So
For years, Prashant Kishor has been celebrated as Indian politics’ master strategist — the behind-the-scenes architect of winning campaigns, the data wizard who could read the public mood better than any politician….
What does Bihar poll verdict mean for a fractured opposition?
The Bihar verdict is a blunt reminder that votes do not always translate into power — and that a fractured opposition pays the price. The November 2025 assembly result handed the National…
The Toxic Brew: Why India’s Cough Syrup Scandal is a National Shame
What a bloody mess! Here we are in 2025, boasting about being the ‘pharmacy of the world’, and yet our kids are dropping like flies from something as innocuous as a bottle…
Why Police custodial torture must end
Indian police system is rotting from within, courtesy of its trigger-happy, torture-loving police force. Custodial torture isn’t just a glitch in the system—it’s the system itself, a sadistic relic of colonial brutality…
Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” Allegations Demand a Transparent Investigation
The cornerstone of any democracy is the sanctity of the vote—each citizen’s right to have their voice counted fairly and accurately. In India, a nation that prides itself on the vibrancy of…
Modi at 75: Is the BJP’s Age Rule a Myth or a Mask?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has long danced around an unwritten code: leaders over 75 are nudged into the shadows, their active roles swapped for ceremonial ones. This so-called “75-year rule” has…
Air India Crash: A Tragedy That Demands Accountability
India is reeling from the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI-171 on June 12, 2025, which claimed 260 lives in Ahmedabad. The preliminary report points to a chilling detail: the plane’s…
Why strait of Hormuz matters to the world
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman, is the world’s most crucial oil lifeline, carrying roughly 20% of global oil consumption and a third of seaborne oil trade….
Modi’s English Mocked, But His Leadership Speaks Louder
Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister is admired by millions for his political acumen and unrelenting drive, yet scrutinized for his less-than-fluent English, particularly during international engagements. Critics, especially in India’s urban elite…