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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.

Yashwant Sinha has been unanimously chosen as the joint opposition candidate for upcoming presidential electionsColumns

Does Yashwant Sinha's "Rashtra Dharma" not require him to bow out for Droupadi Murmu?

Accompanied by the top guns of the opposition, former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha may have filed his nomination papers as their joint Presidential candidate on June 27 in response to what he calls his inner calling for doing his "rashtra dharma" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi

By Shekhar Iyer
Jun 28, 2022 05:30 IST 5 Min read
Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, Sachin Pilot, Deepender Singh Hooda and others shout slogans during the Congress Satyagraha against Agnipath scheme at Jantar Mantar on SundayColumns
Who is playing with fire on Agnipath – Government or Opposition?
By Shekhar Iyer
Jun 20, 2022 05:30 IST 6 Min read
President house in New Delhi (File photo)Columns
Will Presidential polls be a test of Opposition unity?
By Shekhar Iyer
Jun 13, 2022 05:30 IST 5 Min read
(left) RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ( Right)Columns
Modi and RSS chief work in tandem to lower tempers
By Shekhar Iyer
Jun 06, 2022 05:30 IST 6 Min read
MK Stalin with PM Modi (File photo)Columns
Did Stalin miss a new deal with Modi?
By Shekhar Iyer
May 31, 2022 00:00 IST 6 Min read
(Left) S Jaishankar and Rahul Gandhi (Right)Columns
What provoked Rahul Gandhi to cast aspersions on Indian diplomats?
By Shekhar Iyer
May 23, 2022 05:30 IST 5 Min read
Sonia Gandhi at Chintan Shivir in UdaipurAnalysis
After Chintan Shivir, Gandhi family is in firm control--with some concessions to rank and file
By Shekhar Iyer
May 16, 2022 05:30 IST 4 Min read
Representative ImageAnalysis
Is federalism in India in danger?
By Shekhar Iyer
May 09, 2022 05:30 IST 5 Min read
Raj Thackeray and Uddhav ThackerayOpinion
Can Raj Thackeray cause loss of Uddhav's ideological base and quotient?
By Shekhar Iyer
May 02, 2022 05:30 IST 5 Min read
Can Prashant Kishor's formula revive Congress?Opinion
Can Prashant Kishor's formula revive Congress?
By Shekhar Iyer
Apr 26, 2022 05:30 IST 4 Min read
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