“How’s the josh?” was the line made famous in a not-my-kind-of-film which still did well at the box office five years ago. Now, ask any member of the Opposition in Parliament the same question. How’s the josh? There is a distinct spring in the steps of Members of Parliament from Opposition parties, both in the… Continue reading In Parliament, Opposition is feeling a new ‘josh’
There is a lot going on this week. Opposition parties united in their demand to ask the government to roll back 18% GST on life and health insurance – an issue affecting 45 crore of the middle class. Banner headlines from Bangladesh. Vinesh Phogat. The silver lining of Neeraj Chopra and Indian hockey. In all… Continue reading Here’s To Tribals And Their Endless Fight For Jal, Jungle, Zameen
There are so many ways to spend a Friday morning. 9 am to 11 am. One could be glued to an outdated iPhone 12, sending sundry text messages while stuck in traffic. Or lounging in bright blue pyjamas contrasted with a starched white linen shirt in the study at home, to look sharp for the… Continue reading What I saw in a cancer centre
The BJP floundered in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The floundering continued on the floor of both Houses where Members of Parliament from the INDIA parties delivered multiple speeches that were well-structured, well-executed, and rich in content. A recurring theme in many of these powerful interventions on the Budget was a 12-letter word giving Modi… Continue reading The 12-Letter Word Giving The Government Sleepless Nights
Fairer distribution of time between the government and the Opposition needs to be addressed, to uphold the principles of accountability and representative democracy.
From film and television studios to Parliament. The 18th Lok Sabha is all set for Lights, Camera, Action.
Before the election results, most would have asked — Awadhesh who? But the SP’s first-time MP from Faizabad will be INDIA bloc candidate for Deputy Speaker
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha must not be allowed to be turned into a deep, dark chamber. Turn the Lights Back On.
This is an opportunity to do away with laws that put the rights of citizens at risk.
Across the country, the highest number of women candidates who won from a state in the election for the 18th Lok Sabha came from West Bengal
