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Shashi Tharoor Accepts Narendra Modi’s Charge

Recently Nadrendra Modi made a comment apparently on Shashi Tharoor. To my surprise, Mr. Tharoor has responded to Modi.Here is what Narendra Modi said: “There was a Congress leader who was a minister. He was accused of amassing wealth from cricket. He had said in Parliament that he is not connected to the Rs. 50 [...]


2010 Varanasi Terror Blast

Last weekend, we went to a specialty restaurant near Jama Masjid in Delhi. The restaurant was very close to the Masjid and we could see people on its stairs. Then I noticed something. There were big posters fixed on the walls of the Masjid, which said, “Kahin Hum Bhool Na Jayen (Let us not Forget) [...]


The Shame of 2G Scam

2G Scam is worth Rs 1700000000000. That is Rs 1.7 Lakh Crores. Who is responsible for it? Many. But the list would start with the telecom minister Mr. A. Raja. The irony is that he is still in his chair. Reason? His party supports one of the most honest men to retain his chair of [...]


Bihar Shows the Way

The BJP-JDU alliance has won the Bihar assembly elections 2010 in a manner which would be remembered in the history. Together, the alliance has won 206 out of 243 seats.  
The JD(U) and the BJP won 115 and 91 seats as against 87 and 55 seats respectively in the October 2005 polls. The JD(U) had contested [...]


Call for “No Elections” Till…

 
I was surprised to see that Srilanka underwent the Presidential Polls some days back. This has happened so soon after Srilankan victory over Tamil rebels and the LTTE.  
I feel whenever a nation or a region undergoes an exceptional and historical crisis – there should not be any immediate polls for at least one year, or [...]


Divine Interventions

Divine InterventionsThat day, I came to a conclusion: men look ugly when they cry. This has got nothing to do with male chauvinism. I was watching TV, a news channel to be precise. A man was shown weeping. He was claiming injustice, in between, when he was not weeping. But his expectation for justice was [...]


US in Iran?

US in Iran? I find this laughable. Perhaps some people dont believe in credibility. US to attack Iran within next 6 months? Unlikely, after seeing their burnt hands in Iraq.I shallget back to confirmon 23rd February, 2008. US ready to strike Iran: Former CIA man WASHINGTON: The US could deliver a military strike against Iran [...]


Three Legislators and a System

Three Legislators and a SystemKumar Rahul TiwaryThe beauty of our Indian democratic system is: the moment you feel proud of it, you will see a thousand reasons to be ashamed of. And if you are ever ashamed of it, you will have another ten thousand reasons to be proud of the system! Today, when I [...]


Power Struck in Goa

Power Struck in Goa What do you think about the recent happenings in Goa assembly? Saying that all parties are same or everyone does that, cant be an excuse. I congratulate the Hindustan Times for writing such a brilliant piece. Please go through this.  Hindustan TimesJuly 31, 2007First Published: 23:25 IST(31/7/2007)Last Updated: 23:26 IST(31/7/2007)Goaing through [Link] [...]


Criminal Ministers in the land of Gandhi

Criminal Ministers in the land of GandhiKumar Rahul Tiwary[I wrote this article on 12th of October, 2004. I put it here for record, with some minor corrections.]A warrant issued in his name, but he is absconding. Police go on searching his residence, and leave after sticking a copy of the warrant on the main gate. [...]


My views on Presidential Elections - 2007

My views on Presidential Elections - 2007 In a nutshell, my views on presidential elections 2007 are like this:  Ms. Pratibha Patil may be an intellectual and a very mature lady, or may be Shree Bhairon Singh Shekhawat have more experience of handling high and delicate posts. But the first thing that strikes me when I think [...]


Thorat Committee and Art of Making Reports ' Part-I

Thorat Committee and Art of Making Reports Part-I  Let me put the conclusion of my analysis in the beginning itself Thorat Committee is about politics, not about equality. Now please go through my analysis in two parts (Thorat Committee and Art of Making Reports Part-I and Part-II). Can you sense something unusual? [...]


Thorat Committee and Art of Making Reports ' Part-II

Thorat Committee and Art of Making Reports Part-II  Know your AIIMS:  AIIMS was created to be the premier medical institute in India by the central government in 1956.  It has been ranked repeatedly at the top in its field in annual surveys (starting in 1997) published by India Today. It ranked first in Asia in the [...]