Sushma Swaraj’s assistance accorded to Lalit Modi to get travel documents from the British authorities is not just a serious blow to BJP’s image as a scam free and a corruption free government but also highlights the kind of hypocrisy and double standards being practised by the BJP Government in power. Despite his passport being revoked by the Indian Government on alleged violation of Foreign Exchange Management Act and a […]

  There has been a huge amount of chest thumping about the recent strikes by the Indian army on two rebel hideouts on Indo-Myanmar border. In what was popularly considered as a retaliatory attack by the Indian army against last week’s gruesome strike on army personnel in Manipur, the surgical elimination of rebel groups operating out of Myanmar surely deserves the accolades. However what I am not sure is whether […]

  As the furore over Sunday’s historic land agreement between India and Bangladesh settles down, it is time to sit back and understand the bigger implications of the landmark settlement. On the face of it what this pact does is immediately gives a sense of belonging and statehood to nearly 50,000 people. By opening up the border spanning over 4000 km between the two countries, both India and Bangladesh have […]

  Alochol shops especially MRP shops are suppose to sell alcohol at the printed price. But, these shops not only charge heavily but also decline to give bills. Some of the recent incidents reported recently : I.Santosh MRP Bar,Rajajinagar,Bangalore : As reported by one of the customer who got White Mischief Vodka 180ml was charged 60rs more as compared to the MRP shop. When enquired why 60rs was charged more […]

In alarming development, the monsoon forecast for India has been downgraded below the key 90% level. This is particularly significant as any number below the key 90% mark indicates drought like condition and raises fears of a perhaps one of the worst droughts of the decade. The question therefore at this juncture is India already battling with the ravages of severe heat wave, ready to tackle the challenges posed by […]

  In good news for all those who are in India, the weather men predict monsoon arrival by end of this week with thunderstorms bringing temporary relief to many areas in northern India starting Monday. Yes according to the latest long-range predictions by the Indian Meteorological Department, the monsoon is set to hit the Indian cost by June 4. As the hot, humid and oppressive May comes to an end; […]

  News about heat wave related death is pouring in almost every hour. The unofficial death toll now pegs it over 1000. With the Indian Meteorological Department indicating that temperature will continue to remain this high for at least another week, the fear of more deaths looms very large.  What is essentially worrying is the huge loss in lives. Be it summers or winters, almost every year with clock-work precision […]

    Last May when Shri Narendra Modi got a thumping victory and was unanimously elected as the Prime Minister, the stock markets gave a resounding applause with the super rally. India Inc was in celebratory mood and the financial markets wore a festive look. One year down the line, the gains have become subdued and the euphoria has dimmed.  What could be the reason for that is Corporate India […]

  Much has been written in the past few days about the valiant battle that Aruna Shanbaug fought for 42 years, the dedication of the nurses in Mumbai’s King Edward Memorial Hospital, the debate on euthanasia and a lot more. As I flipped through teary eyed images of the KEM hospital staff, heard radio interviews of the nurses who cared for Aruna close to half a century, watched agitated TV […]

  What killed my son? – At Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital I’m beginning to get the chills as I begin to write the story of the horrific night followed by even worst a day at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. “What happened to my son?” is the question that still haunts me (Archana Jawalkar- mother) & my family; it is also the reason for sleepless nights till date. On 26th Feb […]