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Shekhar Iyer

Shekhar Iyer is the veteran journalist and former Senior Associate Editor, Hindustan Times and Political Editor, Deccan Herald. Besides writing for NewsDrum, he appears frequently on analytical shows on NewsDrum's YouTube channel. Shekhar Iyer is a prominent name in political commentary across news channels.

Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi BJP Congress Opinion

Brand Modi is BJP's best bet to weaken opposition, Congress pays for distractions like Yatra?

Exit polls are supposed to be like trailers. Over the years, they have refined their craft and broadly confirmed some emerging trends that are

By Shekhar Iyer
Dec 06, 2022 10:12 IST 4 Min read
Old pension scheme Opinion
Dangers ahead: Return of old pension scheme after polls under Opposition rule?
By Shekhar Iyer
Nov 27, 2022 10:20 IST 6 Min read
(L-R) Amit Shah, Ananda Bose and Mamata Banerjee Analysis
Are Mamata and Centre bitter rivals or frenemies as Centre sends new governor?
By Shekhar Iyer
Nov 19, 2022 10:26 IST 5 Min read
Narendra Modi Prime Minister Analysis
SC split verdict on EWS quota boosts Modi before Gujarat, HP polls
By Shekhar Iyer
Nov 07, 2022 20:28 IST 6 Min read
PM Modi in Gujarat Opinion
Will voters of Gujarat fulfil the not-so-secret desires of Modi?
By Shekhar Iyer
Nov 05, 2022 18:45 IST 7 Min read
Rishi Sunak on call with PM Modi Opinion
What does PM Modi expect from Rishi Sunak?
By Shekhar Iyer
Oct 30, 2022 07:44 IST 6 Min read
In this file photo dated Dec. 6, 2016, V Sasikala, a close aide of Tamil Nadus former CM Jayaram Jayalalithaa, near her mortal remains, in Chennai Columns
Will mystery over Jayalalithaa's death get a fresh lease of life?
By Shekhar Iyer
Oct 18, 2022 00:00 IST 6 Min read
Opposition CMs on the move for 2024 challenge to Modi? Columns
Opposition CMs on the move for 2024 challenge to Modi?
By Shekhar Iyer
Oct 14, 2022 00:00 IST 6 Min read
Supreme Court of India (File Photo) Analysis
Why our political parties are silent on a landmark verdict for women's right to safe abortion?
By Shekhar Iyer
Oct 05, 2022 05:30 IST 4 Min read
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