What a way to fall when you’re 86 years old! And yet, as most who had observed the run up to the fall knew, it was only imminent. What primarily led to LK Advani’s graceless exit was a combination of…
Commentary
Announcement: The Grammar of an Indigenous Narrative
by Sandeep • • 9 Comments
And so, the fine folks at Subodhini have graciously invited me to speak at Mumbai. Here are the details: Title: The Grammar of an Indigenous Narrative Date : 9 June’2013 Time: 11.00 P.M. to 03.00 P.M. Registration: 10.30 A.M. Registration…
Commentary, Indian Politics
Dear BJP: Beware! The Lust for Gaddi Will Swallow You!
by Sandeep • • 38 Comments
Note: This is my translation of Pratap Simha’s column 18 May 2013 column in Kannada Prabha. An incident comes to mind. The incident is recorded in Shanti Bhushan’s autobiography, Courting Destiny. The incident occurred sometime in 1978. Morarji Desai had…
Indian Politics
Vishwamitra was a Great Saint Until Menaka Danced Before Him: Or The Story of the BJP
by Sandeep • • 25 Comments
Note: This is a translation of Pratap Simha’s column in Kannada Prabha entitled, Menake Bandu Kuniyuvavaregu Vishwamitra Mahatapaswiyaagidda. BJPya katheyu haage aaytu! published on 11 May 2013. Who do we need to blame amongst these: B.S. Yeddyurappa, K.S. Eshwarappa, Jagadish…
Commentary, Indian Politics
Narendra Modi Rocks Bangalore
by Sandeep • • 57 Comments
He came, he saw, he spoke, and he wowed. He’d already conquered Bangalore years ago. In his 28 April election speech on the eve of the Karnataka Assembly polls 2013, Narendra Modi simply notched up yet another triumph in a…
Commentary, Indian Politics, Media Watch
The Impending Implosion of the Congress Party
by Sandeep • • 17 Comments
In Bhitti, his autobiography, Dr. S.L Bhyrappa narrates an eyewitness account of a series of rallies held in Delhi during the infamous Syndicate vs Indicate episode towards the end of the 1960s. These rallies had but a singular aim: to…
Commentary, Indian Politics, Media Watch, War on Communism
A Legacy of Betrayal
by Sandeep • • 34 Comments
The one word that comes to mind each time the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty’s name is taken is betrayal. Betrayal of trust, decency, hope, values, and the ultimate betrayal of the nation itself. And like with most betrayals after Independence, the tone…
Commentary, Islam Watch
It’s not to Hate Tipu but to Know the Truth
by Sandeep • • 32 Comments
This is a translation of Pratap Simha’s Kannada Prabha column titled Tippuvannu dweshisabekendalla, satya tiliyali endu, published on 9 March 2013. Comments and criticism welcome as always. Image courtesy: Kannada Prabha “I’ll give you a fresh sample of a lie…
Commentary, Indian Politics, Media Watch, War on Communism
How Wharton Scored a Huge Self-Goal
by Sandeep • • 46 Comments
The most important thing before we begin is to call things by their proper name. One, our clever-by-half media and secularati have twisted the retraction of Wharton School India Economic Forum’s invitation to Narendra Modi as a “snub.” Two, it…
Commentary, Indian Politics
Narendra Modi Declares War on The Delhi Sultanate
by Sandeep • • 92 Comments
Among other things, the term “Delhi Sultanate” conjures up images of unbridled power, limitless wealth and influence that extends to the remotest corners of India. The other, related images happen to be that of unbridled cruelty and limitless loot. And…