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Opinion | Israel And Iran Are Now Stuck In Their Own Zero-Sum Game
The heart of the matter is that Iran - along with its proxies and Israel - has taken a maximalist position on the negotiating table. This makes it far more difficult to arrive at a negotiated settlement.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Oct 03, 2024 17:21 pm IST
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Opinion: Making Sense Of Karnataka Government's Language Mandate
Given the emotional draw of the Kannada linguistic identity in large parts of the state, both the Congress and the BJP are actually on the same page on the issue. If anything, they are trying to outdo each other.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Feb 28, 2024 17:19 pm IST
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Opinion: End Of The Road For The I.N.D.I.A Grouping?
The reality is that the I.N.D.I.A grouping has multiple ideological and political contradictions, which were bound to surface at some point.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Jan 29, 2024 15:55 pm IST
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Opinion: 4 Big Takeaways From 2023 State Elections
While these elections do not provide an action replay of what is going to happen in the Lok Sabha elections next year, there are a few trends that are crucial.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Dec 03, 2023 22:26 pm IST
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Opinion: Key Issues To Keep An Eye On G20 Summit 2023
With just days to go for the G20 Summit, India is gearing up to welcome a galaxy of powerful global leaders. Given the high-profile nature of the event, expectations are high. Important questions are also being raised.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Sep 03, 2023 07:42 am IST
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Opinion: Karnataka Elections - Key Takeaways For Congress, BJP
The two campaign narratives were unique and were built around each party's perceived strengths.
- Sanjal Shastri
- May 13, 2023 22:03 pm IST
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Opinion: Modi Roadshows In Bengaluru And BJP's Karnataka Hope
The back-to-back roadshows come at the tail end of an intense campaign for next week's election. Less than a week before voting day, parties are making every possible attempt to win over voters.
- Sanjal Shastri
- May 05, 2023 17:09 pm IST
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Opinion: In 'Dahi' And Nandini, A Taste Of BJP's Catch-22 In Karnataka
For the opposition, keeping it local and focusing on the state government's performance is more likely to bring electoral rewards. One will need to wait until the May 13 to see which of the two campaigns proves to be more successful.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Apr 24, 2023 08:17 am IST
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Opinion: Dakshina Kannada - BJP's Domain, Now Ripe For Congress
Dakshina Kannada will be a close fight. The unease amongst grassroots volunteers and sections of the OBCs is a matter of concern for the BJP but one of possibilities for the Congress.
- Sanjal Shastri
- Apr 10, 2023 11:45 am IST