Mallika Nawal

Well, can corruption ever be eradicated? The cynic in me replies with a resounding ‘NO’! Then again, even if it can’t be eradicated, can it be reduced? That is where the optimist in me continues to remain optimist! After all, isn’t it true that under the UPA-2, there were scams galore (which no wonder had made the UPA-2 regime…the best...

“A vibrant democracy demands dissent,” is a position we all accept when it comes to ascertaining the qualities that makes a strong democracy. Of course, there are some people who erroneously believe that this dissent needs to come from the political party in opposition. That, of course, is not true! Imagesource A democracy needs dissent…and this dissent has to come from...

It’s been three years since the NaMo wave swept the entire nation…when on May 26, 2014, Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s 14th Prime Minister. Although a popular leader even back then (after all, he single-handedly scripted the political history for both BJP and Congress, delivering to BJP its biggest win in 30 years), his brand has only...

Even as news of violence rages in Kashmir, post the tragic killing of the Rajputana Rifles young Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz and Pakistan’s provocation across the Line of Control…the nation is left wondering if there can ever be a resolution to the Kashmir issue. Few remain optimistic! Well, to be completely honest…if we look at the situation in its present state...

Okay…first things first…”what is Article 370?” (for only then can we go on to discuss and debate if it should or could be abolished?!?) Article 370 — enshrined in the Indian Constitution — makes a temporary provision for the state of Jammu & Kashmir, granting it special status vis-a-vis its autonomy. This is why if you have ever read the...