When Mukesh Ambani rushed to meet Jaganmohan… IE Economy In The News Politics by S Viswanathan - April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 AP Chief Minister Jaganmohan offering a Rajya Sabha seat to the President of Reliance Industries Group, Parimal Nathwani, appears a master-stroke. AP CM Jaganmohan Reddy has been through tough times. The state’s finances are not in great shape. His predecessor, Chandrababu Naidu, quit the NDA alliance blaming, the Centre for not
At last, light is seen at the end of the tunnel Metro Rail Politics by S Viswanathan - November 1, 20190 The concern for protecting environment is understandable; but should there be unconcern for the rule of law and benefits to 14 lakh commuters? Recently There was widespread agitation in Mumbai against the location of the maintenance shed for the Mumbai Metro-3 project at the government-owned Aarey Milk property. There was the
Bold and breath-taking… In The News Politics by S Viswanathan - September 2, 20190 The smooth passage of the bill repealing Article 370 and 35A in both the houses of Parliament marks an important watershed in the country’s evolution. The move was well-planned and executed. A few thousand troops were sent to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in advance. Tourists, including Amarnath yatris and students from
INDEPENDENCE DAY address: Reforms more forms Piped water for every house In The News Law and Order Politics by S Viswanathan - September 2, 20190 It has been customary for the Prime Minister to present in his Independence day address a report on the performance and programmes of his government. Narendra Modi, bolstered by the stability of his government, has been looking ahead at major reforms and announces new schemes in his Independence Day addresses.
WALKING INTO THE SUNSET In The News Patta-Chat Politics by V Pattabhi Ram - August 1, 20190 India's world cup dreams lay shattered by one rank bad performance by what was otherwise a clinically sharp display. India lost because they were becoming arrogant and full of themselves. They lost because they were attributing everything good to one man, just as has been the practice in politics in recent
ANDHRA SAYS “REDDY GARU SVAGATA” Politics by S Viswanathan - June 4, 2019June 14, 20190 From the time of his father’s untimely death in 2009, he has wanted to seat himself on the chief ministerial gaddi. Although he was placed on a turbulent political path, his strong-minded emphasis on becoming the CM finally happened as his YSR Congress secured a landslide victory. Within a decade
MODI MAGIC Voted for decisive action Cover Story Politics Society by S Viswanathan - June 4, 2019June 5, 20190 The 68-year-old Narendra Damodardas Modi cruises to a second term in office. With that, he becomes the first non-Congress Prime Minister to return to power for a full five-year term. The BJP has won over 300 seats and with its partners, the NDA has a stunning tally of 350. The
TASKS FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT Cover Story Politics by S Viswanathan - June 2, 20190 There should be great relief over the lengthy election process coming to an end. The relief is for a large number of political parties, thousands of candidates, the Election Commission and of course, to the public. Spread over two months, especially during the sweltering heat of summer, the process appeared
ANDHRA SAYS “REDDY GARU SVAGATA” Cover Story Politics by S Viswanathan - June 2, 20190 From the time of his father’s untimely death in 2009, he has wanted to seat himself on the chief ministerial gaddi. Although he was placed on a turbulent political path, his strong-minded emphasis on becoming the CM finally happened as his YSR Congress secured a landslide victory. Within a decade
Voted for decisive action Cover Story Politics by S Viswanathan - June 2, 20190 The 68-year-old Narendra Damodardas Modi cruises to a second term in office. With that, he becomes the first non-Congress Prime Minister to return to power for a full five-year term. The BJP has won over 300 seats and with its partners, the NDA has a stunning tally of 350. The