Nirbhaya and Bilkis
Today a tale of two women: both who were gangraped one dead but would seem to have got justice the other alive but whose quest for justice has taken...
Being Indian
This week marks 75 years of Indian Independence.. it’s a week to celebrate the spirit of independence.. how you celebrate it is upto you.. for many it will no...
Will Gandhis be arrested?
Will the Gandhis be arrested? Yes.. that’s the big political question that’s blowing in the august wind in the national capital.. this city of byzantine conspiracies and powerplays. Interestingly,...
When the ED comes knocking!
This week’s most striking image has to be the mounds of cash that have been found at the residence of Arpita Mukherjee, close aide of the Bengal minister, Partha...
My Name is Hamid Ansari
My name is Hamid Ansari.. sorry my name is Rajdeep Sardesai.. let me rephrase that.. what if my name was Hamid Ansari and I have served in the Indian...
Mind Your Language
Today, this is a straight bat with a difference.. because this week I am taking you my friends straight into the hallowed portals of the Lok Sabha, the heart...
In The Name Of Kali
This week marks what I believe is peak silly season in Indian politics. After the storm over the toppling of the Maharashtra govt there is a slight lull in...
Maha Coup : When Chess Meets WWE
Straight Bat with the back story on the BJP ‘Maha-coup’ Sena-led govt toppled:, ‘New’ Sena under Shinde; Pawar trumped; Fadnavis downsized; Delhi runs Mumbai. 1) Toppled the Udhav Thackeray...
No ‘Profit’ From Hate
In the aftermath of the Nupur Sharma controversy, the Indian television news media is being targeted from left and right. The left-liberal voices argue that news television is culpable...
RG at ED Boon or Bane?
This week, the political headlines have been dominated by Rahul Gandhi’s questioning by the ED.. with Congress workers and leaders protesting across the country. RG at ED Boon or...