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Derek O’Brien
The writer is Trinamool's Parliamentary party leader, Rajya Sabha
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Derek O’Brien writes: No warranty for ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’
March 29,2024 18:11:03 PM
From employment to Digital India, Nari Shakti and others, the BJP government has yet to fulfil its many promises
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
2024, the election year, the conflict year
March 14,2024 21:50:18 PM
In more than 60 countries, polls will decide direction of societies ruptured by conflicting ideologies
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
The nari shakti jumla: Six times BJP failed women
March 01,2024 07:55:17 AM
For all its talk, from Shaheen Bagh clampdown to inaction in Manipur, the Modi government has failed the women of India
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
Derek O’Brien writes: How BJP government’s Data Fails Rekha, Kavita, and Mohan
February 16,2024 07:07:46 AM
Daily struggles of ordinary men and women do not find a place in the government’s interim Budget Session speech in Parliament
Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Derek O’Brien on President Address to Parliament: Basket of empty promisesSign In to read
February 02,2024 06:56:09 AM
Commitments made in past decade find little mention in current Budget Session speech
Fri, Feb 02, 2024
Derek O’Brien writes: Creaking infrastructure and an absent BJP governmentSign In to read
January 19,2024 07:07:03 AM
Railways, bridges, tunnels, roads – they are marred by delays and poor quality, while government is elsewhere
Fri, Jan 19, 2024
Derek O’Brien writes: How BJP has made a mockery of democracySign In to read
January 05,2024 07:07:53 AM
We are all for reform. But in the name of reform, let us not become more repressive than the colonisers
Fri, Jan 05, 2024
Derek O’Brien writes: 25 per cent of India has been silencedSign In to read
December 21,2023 19:25:54 PM
This is the columnist’s first communication since his suspension from the Rajya Sabha. No commentary. Just the facts
Fri, Dec 22, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: Let’s bring laughter back to ParliamentSign In to read
December 08,2023 07:07:17 AM
Some wit in parliamentary debates makes them more robust. Let’s not take ourselves too seriously
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: Beating air pollution is an investment, not an expenditureSubscriber Only
November 24,2023 07:00:31 AM
Stopgap solutions like odd-even usage of car number plates or temporary smog towers will not solve the problem. Long-term national policy interventions are needed
Fri, Nov 24, 2023
Best case scenario for BJP in state polls — it will only win RajasthanSubscriber Only
November 09,2023 17:28:38 PM
Examination of Union government schemes reveals that they are more hype than substance and non-BJP-run states have a better scorecard of implementation
Fri, Nov 10, 2023
It’s a shame that Indian MPs are no longer being sent to the UNSubscriber Only
October 27,2023 07:07:04 AM
The practice of sending parliamentary delegations presented a unique opportunity for capacity-building and engaging with the UN, as also to get an insider’s view of diplomacy. But the BJP has worked to short-circut this since coming to power in 2014
Fri, Oct 27, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: Why are the BJP and Centre so afraid of data?Subscriber Only
October 13,2023 07:12:15 AM
It has led to data drought and crackdown on those who bring crucial information to light
Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: BJP’s double-engine sarkars have hurt the poorSubscriber Only
September 29,2023 07:45:35 AM
Rightful wages under MNREGA have been denied to 1.4 crore workers in Bengal. Is anybody listening?
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: My ode to Old Parliament’s Central HallSubscriber Only
September 15,2023 07:17:46 AM
My most joyous times in Parliament have been with you. Thank you for the friendships, the bonds and the decency you made space for
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: Memories of Mother TeresaSubscriber Only
September 01,2023 07:07:04 AM
On the occasion of Mother Teresa's birth anniversary and seven years after her canonisation, some shared moments
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes on Data Protection Act: A systematic wreckage of democratic procedureSubscriber Only
August 17,2023 18:30:24 PM
Digital Personal Data Protection Act can lead to muzzling of voices within the media, civil society and Parliament
Fri, Aug 18, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: In Parliament, unmute the OppositionSubscriber Only
August 04,2023 07:07:30 AM
Power to expunge speeches is too broad, and is often used to mute legitimate criticism of government
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: I-N-D-I-A is a big ideaSubscriber Only
July 21,2023 07:07:40 AM
It communicates concepts such as development, patriotism and democracy in a simple and memorable way. With tagline Jeetega Bharat, Opposition has a powerful campaign in the making
Sat, Jul 22, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: How lotus, by association with BJP, has been diminishedSubscriber Only
July 07,2023 07:07:25 AM
The flower once symbolised purity of thought. Now, it stands for the BJP’s muddy politics
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: The speech I wish Prime Minister Modi gave in the USSubscriber Only
June 22,2023 15:14:06 PM
Derek O'Brien writes: That bipartisanship is in the national interest and great achievements are possible only if everyone — whatever their vote — is invested in them. And that democracy not only empowers but also humbles
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Derek O’Brien on the Odisha train collision: The red flags BJP government ignoredSubscriber Only
June 09,2023 07:16:51 AM
Derek O'Brien writes: Balasore train collision is a fallout of the low priority given to railway safety by the government
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
TMC’s Derek O’Brien writes: Six instances of Modi government’s brazen mockery of parliamentary processSubscriber Only
May 26,2023 07:25:01 AM
From MPs being denied their right to vote to no Deputy Speaker appointed in Lok Sabha for four years — there are a number of dubious firsts in the government’s track record in Parliament
Sat, May 27, 2023
Derek O’Brien writes: Let’s enjoy IPL but not forget Vinesh Phogat crying at Jantar MantarSubscriber Only
May 12,2023 07:11:27 AM
From Vinesh Phogat to Poulomi Adhikari, there are many examples of sportspersons who did India proud, but ended up in penury. They deserve better
Fri, May 12, 2023
Derek O’Brien on same-sex marriage: Queer Indians fighting the good fightSubscriber Only
April 27,2023 18:53:39 PM
The petitions for same-sex marriage are not demanding special rights. They are only asking for the right to marry for those who want it, one other citizens already enjoy
Sat, Apr 29, 2023