Matrika Shukla

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Matrika Shukla is a Mass Media and Communication skills student with a keen interest in Political Science and Journalism. She is passionate about telling stories that matter to the nation. Having an ardor for writing, she loves to grasp things and then form a perspective that is intriguing. *Views are personal.

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Tensions rise between Shashi Tharoor and Ashok Gehlot for Congress Presidency

A contest for the party's presidency is set to take place after two decades. Among the likely contenders are Ashok Gehlot, the chief minister...

Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 squadron is to retire on September 30

One of the four remaining squadrons of the ageing MiG-21 fighter jets will be retired on September 30, three and a half years after...

Mohammad Wasim takes a dig at the Indian cricket team to shut down the critics

Ever since the Pakistan cricket team lost to Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup, they have received criticism for their topsy-turvy...

A decade of Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha”

The novel "Siddhartha" is about the spiritual path of a young man named after the Buddha. Hermann Hesse's story takes place in 6th-century Kapilavastu...

SC grants Siddique Kappan bail after two years – Is this the downfall of Indian media?

Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan has been detained for nearly two years and accused of offences under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The...

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From Underground Militias to Statecraft: Israel’s Paramilitary Heritage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staking his political future...

At the Brink: India’s Overreliance on Three Giants and the Cost of Misinterpreting the Tea Leaves

The BJP-Modi government, two corporate giants (Ambani and Adani),...

Massive Gas Leak at ONGC Well in Sivasagar Sparks Crisis Response

Following a gas explosion on 12 June that was...

Israel’s Airstrikes on Iran –  What It Means for India-Russia Trade Routes

The Trump administration was presented with a fait accompli...