The 12-Letter Word Giving The Government Sleepless Nights
Derek O'Brien | Monday July 29, 2024A recurring theme in many of the powerful interventions on the Budget was a 12-letter word giving Modi and his coalition sleepless Delhi nights: unemployment.
Opinion | Amitabh Bachchan To Suchitra Sen, Derek O'Brien's Favourite Reel Politicians
Derek O'Brien | Friday July 12, 2024Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien lists his top politician characters from Indian films.
Opinion | Here's An Unlikely Combination: Narendra Modi and Billy Joel
Derek O'Brien | Friday June 28, 2024The verdict after India Elections 2024 is that the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha must not be allowed to be turned into a deep, dark chamber. Turn the Lights Back On.
Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
Derek O'Brien | Tuesday June 18, 2024India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
Opinion | My Home Is The Nation - Notes From A 12-Year-Old On Vote 2024
Derek O'Brien | Thursday May 30, 2024"When the TV is switched on, there are angry people shouting at each other. I want this Vote 2024 to end."
Opinion | Know Your Alphabet: A Random A-Z List For 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
Derek O'Brien | Friday May 17, 2024'A' is for appointments, namely, the new rules for selecting Election Commissioners; 'B' is for Brij Bhushan Singh; and 'C', for Constitution.
Opinion | Labour Day: Remembering A Four-Letter Word Missing In BJP's Campaign
Derek O'Brien | Wednesday May 01, 2024A pre-poll survey by a prominent think-tank revealed that three out of five respondents believe unemployment is the single most important election issue.
Opinion | Election Commission: Four Questions To Ask India's 'Neutral' Umpire
Derek O'Brien | Saturday April 20, 2024Independent, non-partisan, effective, fair, efficient, are adjectives that must fit snugly into the pockets of the black and white coats of this neutral election umpire. But do they?
Opinion | Fluid Friendships: Over A Quarter Of BJP Candidates Are Defectors
Derek O'Brien | Monday April 15, 2024There is an urgent need to reassess the existing anti-defection law and give it more teeth.
Opinion | Memes, Politics And The R.K. Laxmans of Today
Derek O'Brien | Tuesday March 26, 2024There was a generation of Indians that depended on legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman to hold up a mirror to politicians. In the current times, Indias meme makers are doing that job.
Opinion: Calcutta Judge's Political Turn - An Arranged, Love Marriage?
Derek O'Brien | Thursday March 07, 2024The actions of the judge delivering politically one-sided judgments followed by his resignation and immediately donning the jersey of a political party undermines the very foundation of our democracy.
Opinion: For My Mother Language - It's Time Bengali Got Classical Status
Derek O'Brien | Thursday February 22, 2024Bengali, whose origin can be traced back to the 6th century, is the second most spoken language in India. Not only is it a source of pride for millions today, but it also occupies an important place in India's 18th-century Renaissance movement.
Opinion: Indian Parliament And 10 Pieces Of Useless Information About It
Derek O'Brien | Friday February 09, 2024MPs now have to smile before they enter the building, and the cafeteria gods have been convinced to ditch the unhealthy Basa for Bhetki fish from the next session. More important points from the 17th Lok Sabha aside, here are some interesting facts
20 Questions With Derek O' Brien: What's Your IQ Or India Quotient?
Derek O'Brien | Thursday January 25, 2024As we celebrate India's 75th Republic Day, how well do you know our great nation. Test your IQ or India Quotient with these 20 questions.
Opinion: Let Young MPs Light Up This "Deep, Dark Chamber"
Derek O'Brien | Friday January 12, 2024These young colleagues of mine have entered Rajya Sabha with a great amount of hope and with the determination to excel in their responsibilities as parliamentarians.
