Jijo Jacob

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Kerala floods: What's driving arrogant police activism in Pinarayi Vijayan's state?

Kerala DGP Lokanath Behra, will you frame charges against everyone who criticises the chief minster and the government? The social media wants it, you know.

Aug 21, 2018

Dalit Hindu in Pakistan Cabinet − A secular story to remember as Imran Khan is set to form government

It's good to remember the life and fate of Jogendranath Mandal, the first law minister of Pakistan, at a time when Imran Khan is about form a new government. The story of Mandal, a Dalit leader from Kolkata, is also an interesting parable on the intriguing tale of the two nations born out of the bloody partition of 1947.

Jul 27, 2018

Pakistan isn't a democracy after all, with five million Ahmadis denied voting rights

The plight of the Ahmadis in Pakistan is also the story of Pakistan's democracy, or the absence of it. The status of the religious minority of five million reflects the continuing regression in the quality of Pakistan's democracy over the last seven decades after independence.

Jul 25, 2018

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

The hug of the year came after Rahul Gandhi excoriated the prime minister and the BJP top brass in Lok Sabha on Friday during the debate on the non-confidence motion against the BJP-led government.

Jul 20, 2018

Jail after World Cup glory? Will Croatia forgive Luka Modric?

Luka Modric's No. 10 jerseys became a troll medium with the words 'I can't remember' printed on them. This happened after Modric dramatically changed his court testimony to help Croatia's most hated man, Zdravko Mamic. Can Modric redeem himself with a historic World Cup win?

Jul 12, 2018

Hindu Pakistan: Forget about troll farrago, Shashi Tharoor is burnishing his political stripes

The Tharoor-BJP fling had to end somewhere. Did he really want to ditch Congress before 2019? Or was he simply working up his BJP suitors in such a way that he's freed from the dragnet of the vexing case relating to the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar?

Jul 12, 2018

Argentina's World Cup misery is also the story of Mauro Icardi, Wanda Nara and an iPad

Is Mauro Icardi the reason behind the disharmony in Argentina team? Did Messi block his inclusion in the World Cup squad 2018? Is Messi the reason Sampoli had to choose 'unfit' Sergio Agüero and out-of-form Gonzalo Higuaín? And how did marriage to Wanda Nara make Icardi a pariah in Argentina football?

Jun 26, 2018

Trump-Kim Summit: Key Moments From Their Historic Meeting In Singapore

Nobel prize for Donald Trump? If Obama can get a 'futuristic' award why can't he?

Will Donald Trump get Nobel Peace Prize after a successful summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un? Of course he deserves it. if Trump takes the Nobel home would be the fate of Kim Jong Un? A Catch-22 for the Nobel Committee?

Jun 12, 2018

The flip side: Who gives the MLA wholesale rights to decide on prostitutes' morality?

Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh should know that if prostitutes are bad indeed, they are, at least, not worse than bad politicians and bad bureaucrats. Prostitutes are as much a part of society as politicians and bureaucrats are. Some are good, some are bad. Nothing more, nothing less. Singh just represents the d**k-headed strain of male chauvinism and utter misogyny.

Jun 6, 2018

Bitcoin, Ethereum are types of cryptocurrencies available

World's first Ethereum religion 0xΩ beats cyberpunk; Let Blockchain save Matt Liston!

The new religion, baptised as 0xΩ, is the most 'democratic' religion ever. There's no iron curtain separating the deity and the devotee. There's no god invisible behind the rising columns of smoke from the altars. The cardinals will not hector you from the pulpits and the Imams will not issue a fatwa against you.

Jun 5, 2018

Kerala honour killing: If CM Pinarayi Vijayan has left policing to goons he should rather resign

Newly-wed groom Kevin Joseph from Kerala's Kottayam was brutally murdered by contract killers engaged by the bride's family even as CM Pinarayi Vijayan's police sat on abduction complaint for several crucial hours.

May 28, 2018

How Mohammed bin Salman is revolutionizing Saudi Arabia

Where is MBS? Why isn't Saudi Arabia quashing rumours of his death outright?

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman hasn't made a public appearance in a month, triggering rumours of a vile kind. His position demands a lot of visibility. In its absence rumours do swirl around.

May 24, 2018

Beyond headlines: What Flipkart-Walmart deal means for consumers, traders and government

The arrival of the most potent retailer from the first-world means the Indian consumers will be treated to ultra-low prices, steep discounts and other winning offers. On the other hand, the sellers, smaller rivals and other elements in the sprawling logistics chain are nervous.

May 10, 2018

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Articles by Jijo Jacob

Kerala floods: What's driving arrogant police activism in Pinarayi Vijayan's state?

Dalit Hindu in Pakistan Cabinet − A secular story to remember as Imran Khan is set to form government

Pakistan isn't a democracy after all, with five million Ahmadis denied voting rights

What's in that hug? Rahul Gandhi in one fell swoop of an embrace with Narendra Modi in Parliament

Jail after World Cup glory? Will Croatia forgive Luka Modric?

Hindu Pakistan: Forget about troll farrago, Shashi Tharoor is burnishing his political stripes

Argentina's World Cup misery is also the story of Mauro Icardi, Wanda Nara and an iPad

Nobel prize for Donald Trump? If Obama can get a 'futuristic' award why can't he?

The flip side: Who gives the MLA wholesale rights to decide on prostitutes' morality?

World's first Ethereum religion 0xΩ beats cyberpunk; Let Blockchain save Matt Liston!

Kerala honour killing: If CM Pinarayi Vijayan has left policing to goons he should rather resign

Where is MBS? Why isn't Saudi Arabia quashing rumours of his death outright?

Beyond headlines: What Flipkart-Walmart deal means for consumers, traders and government

Fake news is par for course in Karnataka elections, but expect more

Mating news from China shows where fake news is headed

Dealing with Maoism: The other voices from jungles of Gadchiroli

Chances of direct Iran-Israel conflict are very high

Fuel prices: Modi's undoing or the silver bullet for last leg?

Trump in White House and the world less flat, forebodings for Taiwan

Earth Day a communist conspiracy? What's wrong if it indeed was one?

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'