White Paper, Red Flags
Kerala’s fiscal white paper is more than an indictment of the previous government. It is a reminder that the state’s economic model has finally run into arithmetic.
Satheesan’s Fiscal Test Begins
Kerala’s fiscal deficit for 2025-26 is estimated at around Rs 45,000 crore, while the revenue deficit stands above Rs 27,000 crore. Total outstanding liabilities are projected to cross Rs 4 lakh crore. Interest payments alone are expected to touch nearly Rs 32,000 crore this year.
Is it the end of didi’s era in Bengal?
The Trinamool Congress defeat is not merely an electoral setback. It is the collapse of a political structure that once appeared unshakeable.
When Governments Start Talking Austerity, It Means the World Outside Is Getting Dangerous
Narendra Modi’s call for fuel conservation, lower imports and restrained spending is less about symbolism and more about preparing India for a prolonged period of global uncertainty
How Vijay’s blockbuster mandate has redrawn India’s political map
Strap: The actor-politician’s stunning rise in Tamil Nadu is more than a celebrity wave. It reflects a generational shift, the collapse of the Dravidian duopoly, and the emergence of a leader who could soon matter well beyond the South.
Kerala Congress’ Chief Minister Drama Shows Why the Party Is Losing Relevance
A party that cannot take a simple leadership call after a major political victory cannot expect voters to trust it with governing a complex country
Verdict 2026: This Is Not a Swing, It Is a Break
Congress survives, BJP spreads, Left fades — but Tamil Nadu delivers the real shock
Women’s quota, with a political rider
When empowerment is tied to delimitation, suspicion isn’t entirely misplaced
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...
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...