The Man May Leave the Idea; the Idea Never Leaves the Man
To gauge the impact of culture on politics, let’s immerse ourselves in the world of Mr. Trump. I…
Human Flourishing; Our North Star
For those wondering, what on earth is “human flourishing”? Do bear with me; in all likelihood, after this…
Always Think Thrice. The Algorithm is Not Right
There are a gazillion theories behind the seismic shift globally, be it in terms of cultural, social, and…
Popular Revolt, Illiberal Result
Democracy is a farce if it is fiddled with paleolithic institutions and an inchoate civic virtue. Such that,…
My Take
Why I’m Done with the Indian Political Class
Yes, I unequivocally stand by the title of this blog, “Why I’m Done with the Indian Political Class”. I…
The Choice is Clear
The past few months in American politics have been tumultuous. At this point, anything is possible. If an…
India: A Churn for the Renegotiation of the Social Contract—Again.
Any society is not stagnant; its evolution over the course of time may be regressive or progressive in…
Biden Bows Out — A New Chapter for 2024
A politician strives for the protection of their country’s pillars, the betterment of the common man, and lifelong…
Commentary
The Man May Leave the Idea; the Idea Never Leaves the Man
To gauge the impact of culture on politics, let’s immerse ourselves in the world of Mr. Trump. I do not…
Human Flourishing; Our North Star
For those wondering, what on earth is “human flourishing”? Do bear with me; in all likelihood, after this reading, you…
Always Think Thrice. The Algorithm is Not Right
There are a gazillion theories behind the seismic shift globally, be it in terms of cultural, social, and above all…
Popular Revolt, Illiberal Result
Democracy is a farce if it is fiddled with paleolithic institutions and an inchoate civic virtue. Such that, apologies for…
The Mirage of Indian Alignment; A Lonely Quest for Allies
The title of this essay seems quite evocative. At best, it insinuates that things are going in the right direction…
India, A Sleeping Beauty, Requires A Renaissance
For a frequent reader of my treatises, it may have been evident that my abstraction towards progress and continuity is…
Better to Be Hopeful — Than Otherwise!
As I write this short prose, India seems to be yet again on the top of global discourse, this time…
The Age-Old Ethnic Minority Conundrum in Hong Kong
Recently, I was mired in a query grounded on identity, which surprisingly seemed quite tedious and byzantine, yet also profound:…
American Exceptionalism: A Remnant of the Past?
It is a normative fashion to make far-fetched assumptions pertaining to the overarching trend of the global realignment, especially by…
The Left is Lost — It has to Find Its Compass
At this cusp of time, last year, on the basis of the overarching trend amongst democracies around the world, a…
Don’t Stop Thinking — For Your Own Sake
I will be keeping this short. First and foremost, without even a sliver of doubt, with unanimity, I reckon it…
The Chase for Hope, Amidst the Chaos
Without any doubt, it is commonsensical to postulate that everyone admires certainty. Yet, most, if not all, may see themselves…
Indian Politics
India: A Churn for the Renegotiation of the Social Contract—Again.
Any society is not stagnant; its evolution over the course of time may be regressive or progressive in nature. Led…
Resurgence of the Indian Polity: A Testament to Democratic Tenacity
The 18th Lok Sabha commenced; it started with the swearing in of 543 members elected through the first-past-the-post system, followed…
The People’s Verdict 1: Trends from the Election in a Nutshell
The counting of the 15th Lok Sabha elections has concluded, and all 543 constituencies have declared their respective winners in…
The Verdict of The People: Democracy Shall Prevail
The electorate of India has articulated its sentiments vociferously: it does not want an authoritarian, totalitarian, or majoritarian hate-spreading government…
Day Before Results: 2024 Indian General Election
Exactly one day is left before the EVM machines open—the largest democratic exercise this world has ever seen in its…
The Modi Cult: A Test of Our Times
After 10 years in power, it is safe to say that Modi has created a cult surrounding him that can…
UK Politics
Literally Speaking, Labour Lacks a Majority. Shift in Global Political Spectrum
Not a Verdict – of the Labour Party or for Sir Keir Starmer The number of seats a certain political…
From Blue to Red: Charting a Different Course for Britain
After the successful decade of New Labour, which was led by Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, they faced an election…
EU Politics
EU Elections: Exemplification of the Deep Societal Division
Voters from 27 European Union member states have voted for the European Parliament Election, one of the four vital elections…
Meet Sahil Sharma
Sahil Sharma
What happens around the world is of foremost importance to all; it has a direct effect on everyone, and as a result, it can change the course of people’s lives to a great extent. Therefore, I see a vital need to be well-informed and articulate about the current situation around the world; know the decisions that will directly affect us. Satyameva Jayate
Location
Hong Kong
Interests
Reading, 20th Century Music, Politics, Elections
Favorite Films
The Godfather, The Shining, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Inglorious Bastards, Gandhi, Lincoln, Star Wars Trilogy, and The Death of Stalin
Favorite Music
My Way, How Can I Tell Her, It’s Impossible, Every Breath You Take, Without You, Let It Be, Imagine, Something, Homeage, Release Me
Favorite Books
1984, The Bhagavad Gita, Inglorious Empire, and The Discovery of India
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered
Empowering you with insights into world affairs and much more.
Recent Posts
The Man May Leave the Idea; the Idea Never Leaves the Man
To gauge the impact of culture on politics, let’s immerse ourselves in the world of Mr. Trump. I do not know for others, but for me, New York, the city to be specific (birthplace of the president), is synonymous with…
Always Think Thrice. The Algorithm is Not Right
There are a gazillion theories behind the seismic shift globally, be it in terms of cultural, social, and above all political. Yet,…
Popular Revolt, Illiberal Result
Democracy is a farce if it is fiddled with paleolithic institutions and an inchoate civic virtue. Such that, apologies for the lack…
The Mirage of Indian Alignment; A Lonely Quest for Allies
The title of this essay seems quite evocative. At best, it insinuates that things are going in the right direction for Indian…
India, A Sleeping Beauty, Requires A Renaissance
For a frequent reader of my treatises, it may have been evident that my abstraction towards progress and continuity is by and…
Better to Be Hopeful — Than Otherwise!
As I write this short prose, India seems to be yet again on the top of global discourse, this time not due…
The Age-Old Ethnic Minority Conundrum in Hong Kong
Recently, I was mired in a query grounded on identity, which surprisingly seemed quite tedious and byzantine, yet also profound: that is,…
My Take
Why I’m Done with the Indian Political Class
Yes, I unequivocally stand by the title of this blog, “Why I’m Done with the Indian Political Class”. I have always…
The Choice is Clear
The past few months in American politics have been tumultuous. At this point, anything is possible. If an assassination attempt,…
India: A Churn for the Renegotiation of the Social Contract—Again.
Any society is not stagnant; its evolution over the course of time may be regressive or progressive in nature. Led…
Biden Bows Out — A New Chapter for 2024
A politician strives for the protection of their country’s pillars, the betterment of the common man, and lifelong dedication. Mr….
My Political Ism
Nobody is apolitical, nor does anyone lack a set of ideological inclinations. Some are adamant about their values, while others…
Political Violence is Morally Repugnant
In liberal democracy, anarchy and aggression are not the means to exert opposition; electoral outcomes serve as the means to…
