Tag: Vikram Muthanna

Karnataka Politics: Scandal-Wood
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Karnataka Politics: Scandal-Wood

March 22, 2025

It appears Karnataka is no longer run by politicians, but by honeybees — and not the kind that make honey, but the kind that trap you in it.  Co-operation Minister K.N. Rajanna recently claimed that 48 MLAs in the State have been honey trapped and demanded an investigation.  Clearly, the bees are buzzing and someone’s…

Empowering Women: The Path to a Stronger India
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Empowering Women: The Path to a Stronger India

March 8, 2025

On this International Women’s Day, while women’s safety remains a pressing issue, there’s no denying the significant progress in women’s empowerment and financial independence. Though these changes are more visible in urban India, they will inevitably trickle down to rural areas, transforming society as a whole. For true liberation, women — like everyone else —…

The Congress Party’s Obsession with Western Validation: A Threat to Indian Democracy ?
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The Congress Party’s Obsession with Western Validation: A Threat to Indian Democracy ?

March 1, 2025

Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda recently claimed that while speaking at IIT Ranchi, someone hacked into the system and began broadcasting pornography. He then questioned, “Now, is that democracy? Is that fair?” One must ask: Is that even a reasonable question? If a senior Congress leader like Sam Pitroda is fabricating incidents to paint…

God cannot save Bengaluru, but… Mysuru can
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God cannot save Bengaluru, but… Mysuru can

February 22, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) on Wednesday, speaking of Bengaluru’s traffic nightmare, sparked a controversy when he said, “Bengaluru can’t be changed in two or three years. Even God can’t do that. It can be changed only when proper planning is done and executed well.” DKS is correct, God cannot fix Bengaluru’s traffic…

Outrage is the real bad joke here
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Outrage is the real bad joke here

February 16, 2025

I was yanked out of my virus-induced misery by the deafening shrieks of TV news anchors who, between gasps for breath, hurled words like ‘despicable,’ ‘degenerates’ and ‘uncultured.’ The apparent culprit? A YouTuber/ influencer named Ranveer Allahbadia, who asked a question that sent India’s moral Police into cardiac arrest. And what was this heinous question?…

Compassion with Responsibility & Pragmatism
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Compassion with Responsibility & Pragmatism

January 25, 2025

Stray dogs have found themselves in the limelight again, this time over the ban on feeding them at Kukkarahalli Lake, a favourite spot for Mysureans who walk there in the mornings and evenings.  The ban, temporarily lifted after protests from stray dog-lovers, has reignited the recurring conflict between dog feeders and morning walkers. It’s clear…

Nothing to fear even if ED & CBI are here…
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Nothing to fear even if ED & CBI are here…

January 18, 2025

The Mysuru Lokayukta Police is due to submit its report regarding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site controversy to the High Court on Jan. 25.  Meanwhile, yesterday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), investigating the CM and others, attached 142 immovable properties worth Rs. 300 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money…

The Name Game
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The Name Game

January 4, 2025

Every time we pray for a game-changing Government, we seem to end up with a name-changing one — more focused on swapping plaques than shaping policies.  When Congress holds power, renaming seems to revolve around the Gandhi family. Roads, airports, institutions and even national parks morph into tributes to the dynasty.  Karnataka’s Nagarahole National Park,…

S.M. Krishna’s gone. We need another… soon
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S.M. Krishna’s gone. We need another… soon

December 14, 2024

On Dec. 10, Karnataka lost a visionary leader, S.M. Krishna (Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna). Some politicians leave behind more than policies; they leave an enduring legacy. Krishna was one of them — a leader who transcended caste and community, striving to make Karnataka a model State. Dubbed the ‘CEO Chief Minister,’ Krishna governed like a corporate…

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