Economics and Politics

News and articles about Politics that may affect the Sankirtan movement.

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If Trump and Kim can leave the past behind and be happy, You also...

Are you holding against someone and wish you weren't? Life can be tricky. Things people don't want to hang onto often keep bothering them...
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Congress haunted by the sin of unholy alliance in Karnataka?

To recap, when Karnataka election results came in and BJP marched ahead taking a massive lead, on more than 110 seats, one of its...

Now Twitter in the News – Urges users to change passwords

Using Social media is not bad but becoming dependent on them certainly is, especially when you never know what goes on in the background....
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With CJI Dipak Mishra Impeachment row Indian politics hits a new low

To be blunt, the attempt to impeach the Chief Justice of India Dipak Mishra was a mess, a shameful blunder made by a bunch...
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Who cheated? Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, or the Politicians?

After Christopher Wylie made sensational revelations on how political parties in different countries engaged Cambridge Analytica for winning votes and how the company harvested data...
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Who lost Gujarat elections? Rahul Gandhi or Congress?

Enough has been said and done in Gujarat during last two months for winning one of the most prestigious elections both Congress and BJP...
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High university degrees and foreign education essential for a leader?

This write-up is the result of a video clip, a part of which I recently happened to watch. Although carefully presented, the video was...

India now third most trusted government in the world – What about the GDP?

While the opposition parties in India are recklessly engaged in criticizing the Modi-led BJP government on the issues of its GDP growth and allegedly...

Clampdown on black money continues – Over 2 lakh companies’ bank accounts frozen

In a significant clampdown on black money, Indian government on Tuesday struck off over 2 lakh company names from the register of companies for failing...

China agrees to India’s proposal – Both countries begin withdrawing troops

New Delhi: India and China have decided to withdraw troops from the Sikkim border, signalling an end to the ongoing Doklam Standoff.  The breakthrough between the...

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Krishna consciousness does not exclude mundane ethics; it goes beyond them

It is observed over and over again that many religious and spiritual leaders tend to take their popularity for granted and indulge in acts...

History, Geography among favorite subjects for college students

College students in India are showing increasing interest in subjects like history and geography.  This is a positive indication as while learning about history,...

Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 5

Recently a friend disturbed my firmly rooted illusion. He asked some group members to reveal what attracts them the most about Sri Mayapur. A...
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The Primary Citizens – A glimpse into Sri Mayapur Goshala

In Srimad Bhagavatam 10.8.16 purport, Srila Prabhupada says that Lord Krishna's first business is to give all comfort to the cows and the brahmanas. In...

Well said Modi – Our Education System Shouldn’t Produce Robots

Among the many laudable initiatives that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up since he took charge at the PM office, one most important...