Bharti Mishra Nath
Bharti Mishra Nath is Contributing Editor, NDTV
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Opinion | Didi, Behenji, Their Nephews And Succession Wars
This is a tale of two 'sisters'- Didi in West Bengal and Behenji in Uttar Pradesh - and their on-again, off-again relationship with their nephews, aka their "successors".
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Analysis: Why Quacks Survive And Thrive In India
Quacks or jhola chaps are usually known to operate in rural areas or outskirts of towns. That an Unlicensed Medical Practitioner (UMP) could practise as a cardiologist in a large, reputed hospital is unthinkable.
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Opinion | The Math And Chemistry Behind The BJP-AIADMK Reunion
A year to the Tamil Nadu election, the BJP and AIADMK have revived their ties in the state. On April 11, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that a coalition government would be formed after the elections.
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Opinion | BIMSTEC: Neighbours First
PM Modi's back-to-back visits to Thailand and Sri Lanka signalled India's intention to cement its role as a regional influencer. His diplomacy suggests a conscious shift away from the 'big brother' image-an approach resented by neighbouring states.
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Opinion | Karnataka Government Chooses To Pamper Its Leaders
It is high time states adopted a more standardised and accountable model. Ending the arbitrariness in salary hikes and aligning revisions with the cost inflation index would ensure fiscal discipline.
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Analysis: Why Nitish Kumar Is In Control Despite Health Concerns
The BJP has once again reiterated its support for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, an ally since the 1990s.
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Analysis: After Vadodara Crash, There Must Not Be 'Another Round'
It could be just another drunken and rash driving case in Gujarat. But a video of the Vadodara incident of March 14 has gripped the nation and gone viral.
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Opinion | Isn't Revanth Reddy Crossing The Line?
Women, and often men, being stripped and paraded is a depressingly familiar headline in India. In religion, caste, or family conflicts, a woman's body becomes the metaphor for the "honour" of an entire community, caste, and clan.
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Opinion | An 'Unsuitable' Question
If Elon Musk can turn up to the White House in a T-shirt and jeans without scrutiny, then surely a war-time leader like Zelensky deserves the same courtesy.
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Analysis: What Ails Congress In Gujarat?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused a section of party leaders in Gujarat of "conspiring with the BJP" and said the party should be ready to remove "20 to 30 people" in the state if required.
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Opinion | BJP's Troubles With Maharashtra Allies Are Growing
Both Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have problematic supporters, who are ambitious and familiar with controversies. They cannot lose sight of that fact when numbers come into play.
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Opinion | Why Nepal Student's Death In Odisha Should Be A Wake-Up Call
The turmoil nearly turned into a crisis as Nepal's Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, posted a statement on Facebook about students from Nepal being "forcibly evicted" from their hostels.
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Analysis: Chiranjeevi's Grandson Comment Reflects A Troubling Mindset
Girls and women usually struggle for equal footing in the society and within their own family. But when the bias extends to the affluent, especially celebrities who have legions of fans, it is a matter of concern.
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Opinion | Kumbh Stampedes: Human Lives Can't Be Just Figures
Not too long ago, Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested due to the death of one person in a stampede during the screening of Pushpa 2. It's ironic that no accountability has been fixed for the deaths of pilgrims in Kumbh-related incidents.
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Ranveer Allahbadia Row - Analysis: No, That's Not Funny
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, is facing a huge backlash over his remarks on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'.
