Radha Kapoor-Sharma writes on politics, culture and current events.
July 09,2024 15:29:33 PM
He is clearly out of sync with the sentiments of the people who are disillusioned with their President. Macron had hoped the election would provide ‘clarity’. Instead, it has plunged France into a political quagmire
Wed, Jul 10, 2024July 04,2023 15:22:04 PM
Recent events in France should serve as a warning for other countries, including India. Isolating and marginalising minorities results in a severe backlash
Wed, Jul 05, 2023December 14,2021 03:01:22 AM
🔴 Radha Kapoor Sharma writes: Over the years, France’s political class has unwittingly prepared the ground for proponents of toxic rhetoric to prosper, by favouring a restrictive definition of secularism, playing the insecurity card and normalising the expression of anti-Muslim sentiment.
Tue, Dec 14, 2021December 11,2018 00:21:00 AM
Yellow Vest protests in France present the greatest challenge yet to the Macron presidency
Tue, Dec 11, 2018May 11,2017 00:26:22 AM
France’s centrist new president inherits a deeply divided country
Thu, May 11, 2017March 15,2017 00:10:08 AM
In France, the possibility of a far right president makes the drama more riveting.
Wed, Mar 15, 2017September 04,2016 00:00:22 AM
The dangerous conflation of burkini with terrorist attacks has only served to raise the hackles of the Muslim community in France.
Sun, Sep 04, 2016July 19,2016 00:04:56 AM
Each such act of carnage — this is France’s third major attack in 18 months — leaves citizens feeling more vulnerable
Tue, Jul 19, 2016February 21,2016 13:58:40 PM
As couples in France bond over a romantic meal, the three Fs, food, flirting and fashion, will once more be in evidence.
Sun, Feb 21, 2016December 16,2015 00:15:00 AM
But this isn’t the last that France will see of Marine Le Pen and her National Front
Wed, Dec 16, 2015December 06,2015 01:00:06 AM
A month after Paris came under attack, the gun-toting soldier on the street is just one of the signs of an altered landscape.
Sun, Dec 06, 2015November 16,2015 00:20:07 AM
The attack by the Islamic State has left Paris with a heightened sense of fear and vulnerability
Mon, Nov 16, 2015June 14,2015 01:00:31 AM
Paris, the city of amour, has banned the practice to protect its heritage bridge
Tue, Jun 16, 2015May 17,2015 01:00:19 AM
Sensing a business opportunity, websites targetting married or committed individuals looking for a bit of fun on the side have emerged.
Fri, Jun 19, 2015April 24,2015 00:21:25 AM
European reaction to sinking of migrant ship has all the trappings of a farce.
Fri, Apr 24, 2015January 16,2015 00:00:03 AM
A broken model of integration alienates minorities, creating potential jihadists
Fri, Jan 16, 2015October 22,2014 00:46:51 AM
France is battling a bad case of collective despondency.
Wed, Oct 22, 2014May 28,2014 00:13:40 AM
Why the rise of France’s National Front spells trouble for the EU.
Thu, May 29, 2014January 09,2014 14:42:42 PM
Is racism alive and kicking in the country that was built on equality and fraternity? Is it on the rise in France?
Thu, May 29, 2014October 28,2013 02:57:40 AM
Indian politicians are pandering to the lowest common denominator in public sentiment.
Thu, May 29, 2014September 21,2013 02:03:51 AM
In France,September heralds a return to humdrum routine.
Sat, Sep 21, 2013July 29,2013 05:14:00 AM
English gives a soft power advantage that no regional language can
Mon, Jul 29, 2013June 06,2013 03:57:28 AM
France is painfully aware that the centre of gravity has moved east
Thu, Jun 06, 2013April 20,2013 02:41:28 AM
France could be the 14th country to allow gay marriage,India should follow suit
Sat, Apr 20, 2013