Derek O Brien – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: Give Me Back My India

Derek O'Brien | Thursday September 28, 2023

This article has been adapted from a speech this columnist delivered in Parliament. As it turned out, Give me back my India was the last speech to be made in the original Parliament building.

Opinion: On Women's Quota, A Reality Check

Derek O'Brien | Friday September 08, 2023

The Lutyens locality is abuzz with speculation that the Union government is going to introduce the Women's Reservation Bill. This columnist belongs to a political party that has been advocating for the Women's Reservation Bill for years

Opinion: Tomahto, Tomayto - Soaring Prices, Government In Denial

Derek O'Brien | Friday August 25, 2023

Surging food prices have had a domino effect, materially changing India's inflation outlook.

Opinion: 6 Former PMs And Their "Manipur" Moment In Parliament

Derek O'Brien | Saturday August 12, 2023

Lok Sabha. MIA for 21 days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was compelled to speak on Manipur on 10 August. I use the word 'compelled', because it took a No-Confidence Motion to drag him there to do this.

Opinion: Manipur Needs Healing, Today

Derek O'Brien | Friday July 28, 2023

The Prime Minister's mug shots are splattered all over the country on G20 hoardings, with the tagline 'One Earth. One Family. One Future'. But before that, Manipur needs healing. Today.

Opinion: Between 2 Opposition Summits, BJP's Growing Nerves

Derek O'Brien | Friday July 14, 2023

The mission is clear - work unselfishly, unitedly, and present the India we cherish with a vision for 2024 and beyond.

Opinion: What Really Happened At All-Party Meeting On Manipur

Derek O'Brien | Thursday June 29, 2023

After over 50 days of soporific inaction and radio silence, the Union government finally called for a meeting of all political parties in parliament for a discussion on Manipur.

Opinion: Government's CoWin Claims Can Work Only In WhatsApp University

Derek O'Brien | Friday June 16, 2023

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and two of his ministers were in full damage control mode. The personal information of lakhs of Indians registered on the Union Government's CoWIN portal was leaked.

Opinion: On New Parliament, Government's Boycott Of Opposition

Derek O'Brien | Friday June 02, 2023

From the time it was conceived, to its execution over the last few years, leading up to the inauguration ceremony - the new parliament building has been an exercise in architectonic narcissism. Or, to put it more simply, 'The I-Me-Myself Project'.

Opinion: I Congratulated Sonia Gandhi For Karnataka 5 Months Ago

Derek O'Brien | Friday May 19, 2023

I am no psephologist but let me give myself a self-congratulatory pat on the back for calling it right.

Opinion: Don't Be Cheugy, Read This If You Want To Humblebrag

Derek O'Brien | Friday May 05, 2023

New-generation terminology is invading social media, get-togethers, college canteens and the like. It proliferates through conversations, especially with younger people more prone to using it.

Opinion: India's "Federalism Dividend" Can Soar Through Innovation

Derek O'Brien | Thursday April 20, 2023

April 21 has been designated as World Creativity and Innovation Day by the United Nations. Creativity and innovation touch every aspect of human development. Innovation is not just a buzzword for Big Tech or Fortune 500 companies.

Opinion: Dear BJP, You Need To Take A Hard Look In The Mirror

Derek O'Brien | Tuesday April 04, 2023

On its Foundation Day, amid all the gala celebrations, the 'world's largest political party (sic)' would do well to take a long, hard look at itself in a mirror.

Opinion: Government MPs Paralysing Parliament Is A Dubious New Record

Derek O'Brien | Wednesday March 22, 2023

These issues need to be robustly discussed on the floor of parliament. Sadly, when you turn on Sansad TV at 11 am to watch the proceedings of parliament, you will see the same sordid visuals. MPs from the ruling party shouting slogans.

Opinion: Why JPCs Are An Exercise In Futility

Derek O'Brien | Monday March 06, 2023

A Supreme Court-monitored investigation is what the CPI(M), CPI and TMC have been demanding on the floor of parliament. It is not the 10/10 solution, but it will be far more effective than a JPC.

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