All stories by SUDHIR BISHT
Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse
Rediff.com15 Dec 2017'A false narrative is being created, that Modi is a habitual offender when it comes to lowering the political discourse in the country.' 'Nothing can be farther from the truth,' argues Sudhir Bisht.
Indira gets too much credit for the 1971 victory
Rediff.com21 Nov 2017'Had Sam Bahadur not dictated the timing of India's military intervention, Bangladesh would not have been created without a prolonged battle.' 'Manekshaw's strategy won the war for India in just 13 days,' says Sudhir Bisht.
What will Rahul do if Congress loses Gujarat?
Rediff.com24 Oct 2017'In all likelihood, the Congress will fall short in Gujarat.' 'The Modi-Amit A Shah duo will hold on to the state for the BJP,' predicts Sudhir Bisht.
Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?
Rediff.com7 Oct 2017Just as the mighty Bhim sacrificed his son Ghatotkach and Arjun sacrificed his son Abhimanyu in the battle against Kauravas, Yashwant Sinha must ask his son Jayant to sacrifice his ministerial office, says Sudhir Bisht.
The true story behind HPCL's stake sale
Rediff.com14 Sep 2017The government shouldn't hide behind the veil of making a domestic giant out of the HPC-ONGC deal, rather it should just say it needs cash from this divestment exercise, says Sudhir Bisht.
Reshuffle caught the media napping!
Rediff.com4 Sep 2017'Till the time the MSM and Modi don't trust one another, expect more Nirmala Sitharamans springing out from nowhere,' says Sudhir Bisht.
Is this why Sikka quit Infy?
Rediff.com24 Aug 2017'Vishal Sikka may have realised that he was in no position to deliver on the promise Infosys made to its shareholders.' 'Perhaps he was looking for an escape route and he quit under the cover of "continuous drumbeats of distractions",' says Sudhir Bisht.
What Nitish did is an act of extreme courage
Rediff.com1 Aug 2017'Nitish should be portrayed as an upholder of political dharma.'
Next Vice President should be from the North East
Rediff.com11 Jul 2017'I am sure the BJP can find a highly educated, respected, non-controversial party man from the North East to be elected India's vice-president,' says Sudhir Bisht.
Coach, not captain, must be the team boss
Rediff.com3 Jul 2017'The captain's duty should be to ensure that the plan is enacted the way the coach wants the same to be enacted,' says Sudhir Bisht.
5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'
Rediff.com13 Jun 2017'While I am personally pained at the raids on Dr Roy's home, I want to ask five questions of those crying themselves hoarse over the attack on the "freedom of the press",' says Sudhir Bisht.
Why I think Sunny Paaji should retire as commentator
Rediff.com5 Jun 2017'Ramchandra Guha has sent down an express delivery at Sunil Gavaskar, the great batsman who seldom wore a helmet while facing the fastest of fast bowlers.' 'Gavaskar may have easily ducked the delivery and Guha would have receded in solitude.' 'But by hitting back at Guha, Gavaskar may have started a barrage of unplayable deliveries,' says Sudhir Bisht about his cricketing hero.
Oil's not well at our petrol pumps
Rediff.com3 May 2017'Oil companies like IOC, BPCL and HPCL have to set up world class systems where they are always two steps ahead of the crooks,' says Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.
Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia
Rediff.com17 Apr 2017Manish Sisodia's elevation as Delhi CM would set Arvind Kejriwal free to take up a significant role in national politics, or he could return to activism, says Sudhir Bisht.
Who is behind TN farmers' protest?
Rediff.com4 Apr 2017While a lot of TN farmers are indeed in a very bad condition, the agitation at Jantar Mantar doesn't seem to be apolitical, says Sudhir Bisht.
Sidhu with Kapil is just not cricket
Rediff.com23 Mar 2017'It is best Sidhu shuns his role as Kapil Sharma's Paaji and instead concentrates on serving the people of Punjab,' says Sudhir Bisht.
My Agenda for Modi's New India
Rediff.com13 Mar 2017'I hope Prime Minister Modi will take the population bull by the horns,' says Sudhir Bisht.
Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?
Rediff.com24 Feb 2017If the people of Tamil Nadu stop deifying their leaders and start evaluating them more objectively, the political masters too may change their wayward behaviour, argues Sudhir Bisht.
A saint who stood by as sinners ran amok
Rediff.com11 Feb 2017It is time to take the sainthood away from Dr Manmohan Singh, says Sudhir Bisht.
Jaitley's Budget scores a distinction with a mother
Rediff.com3 Feb 2017'Well done, Mr Jaitley, now go and implement your schemes. No leakages, no lapses and no laziness.'