Shishir Vinay Bhate

    Editor-in-Chief, Yahoo India

    Optimist, dog-lover, student, friend.

  • The real reason behind the Republic Day violence in Delhi

    It is evident that the Republic Day violence had nothing to do with farmers' protests: this was only an attempt to throw the country into political turmoil.

  • Between loyalty & talent, the Congress has made its choice

    But by not recognising and rewarding talent, the party is shooting itself in the foot and undermining the interests of leaders who can contribute immensely.

  • Dad died in his sleep

    I’d like very much to go that way, too. Or having just finished a book, one of the many he introduced me to.

  • What kind of a prime minister do we want in 2019?

    What kind of a prime minister do we want in 2019?

  • An open letter to Rahul Gandhi

    An open letter to Rahul Gandhi

  • Why the voters' 2014 slap still stings the Opposition cheek

    A peaceful, prosperous land, India was suffused with harmony where communal riots were non-existent and none used religion for political gain. Minorities, living cheek by jowl with Hindus, were as secure as the gold at Fort Knox, and women were never in harm’s way. Brimming with advice now on how governments should be run, they scarcely took their own counsel while ruling us.

  • Why we must stand for the national anthem in movie halls

    Showing respect to the national anthem is one of those. Despite some people’s dislike for national symbols, it is simple good manners to honour your country. People wish to defy national symbols by citing ‘democracy’ while forgetting that it is precisely these emblems that define the very democracy they swear by and hide behind.

  • Opinion: Mumbai, stop praising yourself

    Come hell or high water, the city is back to normal faster than you can say 'monsoon.' So what if the civic authorities, the state government machinery, the city's disaster management plan (what's that?) failed miserably? Despite that the city's shrugged off its pain and is back to normal. Hail the Mumbaikar!

  • Kejriwal has my sympathy, not my vote. Yet

    He seemed destined for greatness. But the price of greatness is responsibility. And it was here that Kejriwal stumbled.