Kanishka Singh writes opinions and analyses for indianexpress.com. His prime areas of interest include politics, national security and diplomatic affairs. Follow him on Twitter @kanishkasingh19

January 12, 2017 20:03 IST
After the warning, Amazon did take off the doormat from its catalogue, albeit without serving an apology.
Mon, Jan 16, 2017
January 12, 2017 14:43 IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj lashing out against Amazon for selling Indian national flag-emblazoned doormats on its Canada website has triggered extreme reactions on social media.
Mon, Jan 16, 2017
January 11, 2017 19:19 IST
Kejriwal’s credibility as a leader strongly depends on his commitment to the citizens of Delhi. No matter how beneficial Kejriwal may prove to be in Punjab elections for AAP, it would be self-destructing to lose Delhi’s faith for Punjab.
Thu, Jan 12, 2017
January 11, 2017 14:07 IST
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi took an aggressive avatar against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Congress party’s national convention held in Delhi on Wednesday. His speech was laced with humour and sarcasm as he took on the government over demonetisation.
Wed, Jan 11, 2017
January 10, 2017 16:27 IST
Uttar Pradesh politics is heavily beset with religion and caste. And Sakshi Maharaj’s remarks in this election season are not completely out of place. Whether it is the BJP or the BSP, SP, Congress, or AIMIM, religion and caste issues have been used in elections by every party.
Tue, Jan 10, 2017
January 09, 2017 18:01 IST
“Punjab Da Paani, Punjab Vaaste (Punjab’s water is for its people only)” is the call given out by Congress to woo voters of the great agrarian state that thrives on agriculture supported by the five rivers that flow through it.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017
January 08, 2017 16:20 IST
PIO card (Person of Indian Origin) card and OCI cards (Overseas Citizen of India) give different benefits.
Sun, Jan 08, 2017
January 08, 2017 14:07 IST
PM Modi highlighted the massive contributions of the diaspora community to India and its economy.
Sun, Jan 08, 2017
January 05, 2017 17:24 IST
For now it seems Akhilesh has become the de facto head of the party with over 200 elected legislators rallying behind the 43-year-old leader.
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
January 05, 2017 13:55 IST
Such a change in views and statements on the large platform has caused massive trolling of the PM.
Fri, Jan 06, 2017
January 04, 2017 17:23 IST
Over the years, CBI has come under the scanner for repeatedly being used by either the Centre or state governments to initiate, influence, bend or close cases and investigations.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017
January 03, 2017 17:09 IST
The Railways will apparently seek to procure equipment primarily meant to quickly detect cracks on rail lines--one of the major reasons for accidents and derailments.
Tue, Jan 03, 2017
January 02, 2017 19:48 IST
Ideally, if the home minister and law enforcement agencies anticipate such incidents and had an idea that such incidents take place in certain locations in the city on new year’s eve then they should have done everything in their power to stop them from happening.
Mon, Jan 02, 2017
January 02, 2017 18:36 IST
The Supreme Court’s ruling just ahead of the Uttar Pradesh election on use of religion and caste seems an admirable but difficult to implement measure to clean up electoral politics in the country.
Mon, Jan 02, 2017
January 02, 2017 14:23 IST
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav wielded his authority and appointed himself as the national president of the party, sidelining his father Mulayam Singh Yadav. Amid all the chaos, Amar Singh seems to be the man in the middle of the latest crisis.
Mon, Jan 02, 2017
December 29, 2016 19:01 IST
The fallout between the father and the son gives strong hints of Akhilesh releasing another list of candidates, which in effect will be seen as a rebellion against Mulayam.
Fri, Dec 30, 2016
December 28, 2016 16:01 IST
Indian Railways in 2015 suffered seven major collisions and derailments which killed 65 people.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
December 27, 2016 17:02 IST
A lot of mud slinging has been witnessed across the country from all political parties after demonetisation.
Tue, Dec 27, 2016
December 27, 2016 12:16 IST
Sheila Dikshit had questioned the authenticity of the papers a couple of days ago and rubbished allegations of her being a monetary beneficiary in the case.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
December 26, 2016 18:11 IST
Sheila Dikshit’s comments rubbishing the controversial Sahara diaries has taken away the sharpness from Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development points to complacency exercised by Gandhi and the Congress top brass in accusing the PM of corruption.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
December 26, 2016 13:26 IST
Mulayam Singh Yadav’s Samajwadi parivar still seems to be embroiled in infighting. As a result, the SP looks inept to exploit the issue of demonetisation in their ongoing election campaign.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
December 25, 2016 14:05 IST
One of the major issues that the government may turn its attention to is digital currency like bitcoin and its possible use to turn black money into digital black money.
Sun, Dec 25, 2016
December 22, 2016 17:04 IST
As the Centre pushes to make air travel more appealing and affordable for passengers, airlines including national carrier Air India are now using ingenious ways to squeeze money out of travellers. One such almost unnecessary travel expense is seat selection fee.
Thu, Dec 22, 2016
December 22, 2016 14:17 IST
To mitigate the situation, RBI has issued around 60 orders. But the bank has gone back on many of them and the public is still confused and harassed by the uncertain planning of the RBI.
Thu, Dec 22, 2016
December 21, 2016 17:23 IST
Telugu Desam Party head and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was among first few alliance partners of the ruling NDA who came out in support of the move.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016




