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Kanchan Gupta

Kanchan Gupta

Political commentator

The writer is a political commentator.

By Kanchan Gupta

Despite demonetisation and GST, India will storm back as the fastest-growing major economy

The impact has not been as adverse as was made out by 'renowned' economists.

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Netanyahu's visit shows Israel stands with India as much as India stands with Israel

Precious time was lost in pursuing a policy that was clearly not founded in commonsense.

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Enough is enough. Government needs to crush Maoists ruthlessly

On Monday (April 24), it was a bloodbath with CRPF personnel besieged from all sides and virtually rendered sitting ducks.

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Stop Egypt from becoming another radicalised Arab state

There is no sympathy for either radical Islamism or its practitioners. But there is growing concern that rights and liberties are now at a discount.

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Israel President's visit good for bilateral ties but India needs to respond positively

New Delhi has needlessly voted against Jerusalem at international fora, even during the current BJP regime.

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BRICS wasn't a washout: India needn't worry about China supporting Pakistan

Sooner or later, New Delhi's voice will resonate.

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Uri attack: How Modi should damage Pakistan (without going to war)

The PM has to begin afresh and craft an all-new policy to deal with India's constant tormentor.

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Modi must woo Egyptian president el-Sisi with realism not history

More important, India needs firm reciprocal gestures from Cairo before big ticket commitments can be made.

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Stories like Bulandshahr gang rape are cutting India's story short

The rotten state of affairs is symptomatic of the decay that has corroded the police and bureaucracy.

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Dalit anger is not new. India keeps caste alive and kicking

We should give up our false pretences and get real.

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