VIEWS

Poonam Sharma Amit Shah used the Sonitpur rally to sharpen one of the BJP’s strongest political narratives in Assam — illegal infiltration. By asking voters to give the party “five more years,” he framed the issue not only as a security…

Poonam Sharma Introduction: A Tale of Two Regions The latest political trackers and survey data from Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu suggest a fractured mandate in terms of public satisfaction. While the eastern states of Assam…

Poonam Sharma For decades, political power in West Bengal was navigated through a unique social contract: the government might not provide prosperity, but it must "stand by" the people in their grief and celebration. This concept of pashe…

Poonam Sharma The recent transfer of IPS officers by the Election Commission of India in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal should be viewed less as an administrative reshuffle and more as a preventive institutional safeguard aimed at ensuring…

Poonam Sharma The political scene in Assam is buzzing as the state heads towards its Assembly elections on April 9th, 2026, with vote counting scheduled for May 4th. This election is far from straightforward, marked by shifting alliances,…

Poonam Sharma The landscape of China's influence strategy appears to be undergoing a significant transformation. Once characterized by aggressive "wolf warrior" diplomacy and overtly nationalistic rhetoric, Beijing seems to be pivoting…

In a sharply candid and politically charged interaction, Dr. Uttam Ojha lays out a compelling case for why India’s “Divyang community”must move from the margins of welfare to the center of power. A doctor who chose activism over a stable…

Poonam Sharma A simple message of gratitude from the Iranian embassy in New Delhi has unexpectedly spiraled into a political storm — one that says a lot about regional sensitivities, social‑media pressure tactics, and the fragility of…

Poonam Sharma The upcoming Assam Assembly elections on April 9 are set to witness a high-stakes triangular contest in the historic Sivasagar constituency, once the capital of the Ahom kingdom. Leaders representing three distinct political…

Poonam Sharma Cuba is once again grappling with a deepening energy crisis, as widespread blackouts continue to disrupt daily life across the island. The situation has intensified in recent weeks, with large parts of the country facing…