Pavan K. Varma
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Thank you Nitish Kumar ji for freeing me from my increasingly untenable position of defending you and your policies. I wish you well in your ambition of being CM of Bihar at any cost.
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What is wrong in JNU having a web seminar on the Ramayana? The epic is a storehouse of wisdom. Gandhiji called it ‘the greatest book in devotional literature’. This reflex, artificial and illiterate secularism is condemnable.
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I urge Shri Nitish Kumar to reconsider support to the
#CAB
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Jyotiraditya gone. Sachin gone. Two of the most talented in the Congress. Vinaash kaale vipreet buddhi. Rahul Gandhi can ask someone to translate this for him.
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PM Modi’s inexplicable use of Twitter is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. When Sushant Rajput died, he tweeted his condolences. Greatly appreciated. When 20 of our braves are slaughtered by the Chinese, total silence. Amazing.
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According to news reports, there was a delay of 8 months in inviting bids for new oxygen plants after India declared the pandemic to be a disaster on 14 March, 2020. And, out of 162 oxygen plants to be operational, only 33 are. Will the government answer?
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Surprised to see Karan Thapar quoting me, and citing Prashant Kishor, in his book ‘The Devil’s Advocate’. Such a conversation with me did not take place as Karan recalls it, nor has Prashant ever spoken to me about Karan. The record must be set straight.
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The attempt by PM Modi to equate anyone who opposes him or his policies as being from Pakistan or with Pakistan is a highly crude way of devaluing, dismissing, and demeaning the debate and dissent which is an inherent part of a vibrant democracy.
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Dear
@MamataOfficial
ji, Please accept my resignation from the
@AITCofficial
. I want to thank you for the warm welcome accorded to me, and for your affection and courtesies. I look forward to remaining in touch. Wishing you all the best, and with warm regards, Pavan K. Varma
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This is the letter I have written to
@NitishKumar
today asking him how the JD(U) has formed an alliance with the BJP for the Delhi elections, given his own views on the BJP, and the massive national outrage against the divisive CAA-NPR-NRC scheme.
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To say that Dr Manmohan Singh and Hamid Ansari are secretly conspiring with Pakistan to defeat the BJP in the Gujarat elections, is so over the top that those making such allegations need to be told ‘Get well soon’.
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I was appalled by the manner in which
@amitmalviya
responded to questions asked by
@sardesairajdeep
. You may disagree with an anchor, but to descend to such a despicable personal attack, displays dangerous intolerance and arrogance.
#Condemnable
.
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If you sow hatred, you will reap violence. The brutal murder in Rajasthan of a Bengali migrant worker shames me as a Hindu, outrages me as a citizen, and revolts me as a human being. How much more will they debase Hinduism for their pol agenda?
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If what has been reported is true, BJP MLA and former J&K Minister Lal Singh’s open death threat to journalists who do not tow the line, saying that they will meet the same fate as Shujaat Bukhari, is shocking. He should be proceeded under the law, and the BJP must expel him.
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The CAA-NRC combo is divisive and discriminatory. The revised
#NPR
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@NitishKumar
to say no to NPR too
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@ArvindKejriwal
Those urging officers to non-cooperate against the elected government of the day, may reap immediate political benefit, but will destroy the very foundations of our Republic in the long run. What can happen against one elected govt can happen against another too!
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I feel deeply saddened that
@NitishKumar
, whom I greatly respected for his professed belief in communal harmony and respect for all faiths, is today aligned with a party whose leaders openly incite violence and hatred to create religious divides. How long can he remain silent?
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Deeply grateful to
@MamataOfficial
for the responsibility conferred on me. It is a great honour and privilege. It shall be my sincerest endeavour to live up to her expectations and that of my party.
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With due respect, I found the PM’s address predictable, uninspiring, and out of sync with the grim reality on the ground. Tu idhar udhar ki na baat kar, tu bata ki qafile kyun lute.
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Left historians reflexively see a ‘communal’ agenda in any ‘Hindu’ name. The Harappan civilisation had a huge geographical spread. The Rig Veda mentions the mighty Saraswati river. Thus, balanced historians accept the label ‘Sindhu-Saraswati’ civilisation. Why is this communal?
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Worrying that senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has been arrested in Akola, Maharashtra, on orders of a BJP government, for the crime of protesting against the admin’s apathy towards cotton and soybean farmers in Vidarbha.
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New political theory by Himanta Sarma worthy of study. If farmers commit suicide, children die in ill equipped hospitals, young cannot find jobs, people can’t breathe due to pollution, blame your Karma, not governance.
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Must the BJP be so insecure of its Hindu credentials, and so intent on replaying the so called Hindutva card, that it dubs its democratic opponents as ‘Khilji ki Aulad’ and ‘Aurangzeb’ and derides their visits to temples? What is political debate coming to?
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EC must not only be impartial but seen to be so. Why have the dates for Gujarat elections not been announced? We need credible answers.
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Bursting crackers in violation of rules, and at this time when the pandemic is still an unprecedented threat, and millions don’t know if they will get their next meal, is vulgar.
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The violence in JNU by masked goons, who have run amuck with impunity attacking students and teachers, with the VC silent and the police merely watching, is very, very ominous. The sanity of the country is at stake.
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India’s steep fall in the Global Hunger Index-from 55 in 2014 to 100 in 2017 begs the q: who is the ‘fastest growing’ economy working for?
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has time and again changed his political ideology to remain in power. This [retaining power] is his only goal and everything else has just been a cover-up to conceal his crass opportunism.
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@ArvindKejriwals
While condemning the alleged misbehaviour against the CS, now that the CM’s has assured IAS officers regarding their safety, and appealed to them to resume their mandated duties, they must do so immediately, for the people of Delhi.
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My latest column @ Just Like That | Notes on two Indian jewels: The Kohinoor and Shah Rukh Khan
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I am saddened by all the politics about Iftar get togethers. To participate in festivals of other religious communities, with respect and joy, is a part of our heritage and tradition. Why mire it in acrimony, and analyse it only for its political implications?
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Last night with Gulzar Sahab and Najeeb Jung at my home.
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If it’s true that India has exported/gifted more vaccines abroad than it has administered to its own citizens, and that now there is a shortage of vaccines as compared to demand, then Govt policy is seriously questionable.
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If you sow hatred, you will reap violence; if you have violence, there will be innocent victims of violence; if you encourage people to take the law into their own hands, there will be lawlessness. This is the truth of what happened in Bulandshahr.
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I have written to Shri Nitish Kumar today against the unilateral announcement by Deputy CM Sushil Modi that NPR will be implemented in Bihar in May 2020. Have requested Nitish ji to categorically reject the CAA-NPR-NRC divisive scheme.
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My latest column @ Will apex court protect liberty for all citizens?
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A train mowed down 16 migrant labour today in Aurangabad. Their only wish was to return home. However much we light candles, or bang thalis, or drop flower petals from the sky, one thing is clear: It is a crime to be born poor in our country.
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The desecration that is going on on Rajpath in the name of Central Vista redevelopment is unbearable. And in the midst of the terrible suffering of the pandemic, a case of criminally wrong priorities.
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The armed forces are a loved and respected institution of India. One reason for this is that they do their duty and remain above internal politics. Army Chief Bipin Rawat seems to have forgotten this. Reprehensible.
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Heartiest congratulations to
@ArvindKejriwal
and
@AamAadmiParty
for their convincing victory. This victory represents the triumph of good governance, and the defeat of single focused policies of hate, divisiveness and disharmony.
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My latest column @ Where Indian liberals err: We need liberal values badly, but liberals must stop scoring these self-goals.
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Modi's cheap comment on Nitish Kumar's DNA shows contempt for all Biharis and taunts Bihar the cradle of civilisation. Most unbecoming.
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In the entire ruckus over Padmavati, myopic politicians forget that what is at stake is the Rule of Law in a democracy. If the legitimate right of democratic protest degenerates to rampant violence and death threats, where will this anarchy stop?
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On April 22, PM Modi finally cancelled his election meetings scheduled for the next day to attend to the COVID crisis. An hour later the EC banned road shows and public meetings of over 500. Wah! What a coincidence!!
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I think the language used by Mani Shankar Aiyar is deplorable. It is time the political class understands that even differences can be expressed with civility and decorum. Political debate cannot degenerate to this unacceptable level.
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NRC-NPR का विरोध, तो CAA के समर्थन में क्यों नीतीश कुमार? I Pavan Varma I Arfa Khanum
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If India launches a satellite, and that passes over Bihar while circling the earth, we are worried the PM may add it to the Bihar Package!
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Signing copies of my latest book’The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram’ at Midlands Book Shop, Aurobindo Market
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Deeply honoured today to present the first copy of my book, ‘Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker’ (Westland) to Hon’ble Rastrapati ji, on the Jagad Guru’s birth anniversary. Rastrapati ji spoke eloquently, as did Dr Murli Manohar Joshi, and Shri D.P. Tripathi.
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My latest column @ The misuse of secularism was wrong, but the goal of a secular India is right, and can be the only guarantor for our Republic to be at peace with itself, and achieve economic development and prosperity.
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What is happening in Myanmar? Over 100 protesters shot dead by the military junta in just one incident. Any why are the leaders of the world’s largest democracy mum?
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My latest column @ SC must set clear rules to ensure ethical polity: Modi held 21 rallies, and credit must be given to the indefatigable energy he invested to boost the BJP’s prospects.
opinion/columnists/200518/sc-must-set-clear-rules-to-ensure-ethical-polity.html
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CITIZENS OF INDIA: INDIA DOES NOT NEED THE CAA-NPR-NRIC – Constitutional Conduct
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As May 3 approaches, govt should avoid decisional paralysis. The fight against Covid will have to continue in parallel with resuming economic activity. Now, it is not life vs livelihood, but livelihood for lives.
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Why are newspapers not being delivered? I think this service should be immediately restored as part of essential services, just as the print and electronic media are exempted from the lockdown.
@AmitShah
@narendramodi_in
@PMOIndia
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My latest column @ Second wave gives the lie to Modi’s ‘decisive’ image
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Vinay Katiyar’s statement that all Muslims in India should go to Pakistan or Bangladesh is seditious and a direct incitement of hatred between communities. Does the BJP endorse what he says? If not, will the govt take action under the law against him?
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My latest column @ Nitish rejoining BJP is not a betrayal.
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My latest column @ How a 'friendly' media hurts govt's credibility.
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My latest column @ A tale of two nationalisms: Anti-CAA-NRC protesters have broken BJP’s monopoly over patriotism.
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Lighting a candle is fine, but I hope this symbolism is not a substitute for better policies for the vulnerable, more PPEs, more testing, upgrading health infrastructure, increased quarantine facilities, and effective economic responses. The PM could have shed light on these too.
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My latest column @ Napping media awakes, puts Yogi on the spot.
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Heart rendering to see the way Pakistan allowed the Jadhav’s to meet. We should have insisted on consular access as per Vienna convention. When not given, why send our Deputy HC to merely witness such a meeting from a distance, and help Pak legitimise it?
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Just returned to Delhi from the Kolkatta Literature Meet where I spoke on my forthcoming book ‘Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker’. The book will be out early April in English and Hindi.
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My latest column @ The dangerous unilateralism of the BJP: The CAB must rank as one of the most unnecessary pieces of divisive legislations passed by Parliament.
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Pt Rajan Mishra’s death is such a grievous loss to our musical legacy. The duo Rajan and Sajan Mishra was legendary. Now it has been orphaned. Rajan ji was a good friend. I am personally bereaved. May his soul achieve moksha.
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My latest column @ How govt's own credo of accountability got violated.
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Is it not time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a public appeal for peace in Delhi. Sabka Saath Sabka Vishwas?? This deafening silence is deeply disturbing.
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Special buses for stranded students, chartered planes for those stuck abroad, and lathis and lock-up for poor migrant workers. Long live the Republic of India!
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At the India Today Conclave in Mumbai on 5th November
@aroonpurie
, Kalli Purie and
@rajchengappa
graciously arranged a surprise birthday cake for me. My co-panelist
@harshmadhusudan
joined in🙏
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Did the Government of the Republic of India have to respond to Rihanna’s tweet?
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The announcement of the lockdown was a unilateral decision the central govt took without consulting state govts. But it has left state govts to handle the consequences of that lockdown. When will we see a National road map to exit the lockdown?
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My latest column @ A political maya jaal: The issues we discuss in India today have conjured up a phantom reality.
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Launch of my book ‘Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker’ in Kolkatta by Swami Chaitanyanand ji, Head of the Chinmaya Mission, at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture.
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The deliberately provoked communal violence in Delhi is deeply dangerous. BJP’s Kapil Mishra is seen openly threatening violence with Delhi police standing by mutely. Why has he not been arrested? Why has HM Amit Shah not chastised his own party leader?
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My latest column @ A 10-point 'toolkit' for an authoritarian democracy.
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Atal ji, as PM, once reprimanded a leading TV anchor for not asking him the tough questions. Today, some BJP spokespersons, including ministers, bully and threaten anchors for doing so. What a fall! Is this the sabhya samvad our civilisation was known for?
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INTERVIEW | 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be Modi vs Mamata, says Trinamool V-P Varma - The New Indian Express
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Frankly, Akhilesh Yadav’s comment on the vaccine is outrageous.
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Deeply saddened by the passing away of revered Jayendra Saraswathi ji, Acharya of the Kanchi Matha. Had spent considerable time with him only recently while writing my forthcoming book: Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker. Om Shanti
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My latest column @ Opp. must join hands, fight back over Delhi ordinance
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Spoke today to a packed audience at the Spring Literary Festival of the Vasant Vihar Club in New Delhi, on my forthcoming book: Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker. Pleasantly overwhelmed by audience response.
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Signing copies of ‘The Great Hindu Civilisation’ at W.H. Smith book shop at Delhi airport.
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My latest column @ An informal emergency: State agencies have become adept at ‘investigating’ and harassing those who speak up.
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Nations respect nations that respect themselves. Congratulations to GOI and our Air Force for the preemptive precision air strike at Jaish terrorist bases. Our nation stands united and firm.
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Protocol is subordinate to National interest, but was it becoming for our PM to behave as though he was Ivanka Trump’s counterpart at Hyderabad? National Interest is also served by preserving our self respect.
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My latest column @ Weaponising “Jai Shri Rama”: It militates against Rama’s benevolent image which inspires millions of Hindus.
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Our great sages, who spoke of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, must be amused at this new game being played by those who claim to speak for Hindus: We are Hindu, but all other Hindus must prove it!
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Presenting my new book ‘Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker’ to Gulzar Saheb last night, at my residence in Delhi. Such a wonderful moment for me.
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My latest column @ Stand up for the Constitution on Republic-Day:
The right to peaceful protest is guaranteed by the Constitution, which believes that dissent is an essential part of a vibrant democracy.
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If you want to understand the true legacy of Indian classical music, and the sadhana that is behind it, watch Bandish Bandits on Amazon Prime. Just finished watching the first season.
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@JhaSanjay
Sanjay Jha’s introspective, readable and well-intentioned book ‘The Great Unravelling’ should be made compulsory reading in the Congress party.
@JhaSanjay
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To say that the empasis on knowing more about ancient India and its cultural and philosophical heritage, as the New Education Policy empasises, is against the ‘scientific temper’, is arrant rubbish.
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With all political parties willing to curtail political rallies in view of the COVID crisis, why is the EC insisting on not holding the remaining 3 phases of the WB elections on one day? It must be held accountable for its stubbornness.
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My latest column at For democracy's sake, don't scrap Q-Hour.
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We know now MNS rules Mumbai and Fadnavis works for Raj Thackeray. There is no rule of law, only the rule of goons, with BJP complicit
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My latest column @ India’s vile cyber bullies: Are online mobs spewing hatred being unleashed by a political party?
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Spoke yesterday in Bengaluru on my new book ‘Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker ‘. Overwhelmed by a fantastic audience of over 400 people, who gave a standing ovation. Signed books till 10 pm. Truly humbling experience. Thanks Algebra.
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Laudable goals need institutional solutions not rhetorical reiteration. If, in the capital of the Republic people are struggling to breathe due to pollution, it shows how far we still are from the goal of Swachh Bharat.
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Launch of Book 'The Great Hindu Civilisation' by Dr Shashi Tharoor & Author Pavan K. Varma
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