I am willing to meet Swami Chandragiri Ji. Can you tell me where and how can i meet with him? I only know that he is somewhere near Gauri Sheela.

As usual, vast and valuable information about India and Bangladesh trade, conveyance and trade relationships.
One thing is certain that rulers should understand and rule by by understanding and respecting people pulses without which nobody can survive long.
After all, one day fate will catch and victimised
Thank you Philip Saab

Would like to join Kannada sangha in surat

May her soul rest in Peace. We remember her right from our childhood as she used to come to our place in Thokoly.

Once again south asis became a hot discussion in world geo politics...In one way its a failure of our foriegn policy...We hope for the best and hope the geo politics will re emerge in favor of India and the government should work smartly to achieve this

May she Rest in Eternal Peace. Condolenses to Dr. Eugene.

Good information on train connectivity and cooperation in the energy field. Because of Indira Gandhi Bangladesh got its existence and stability. Looks like current generation has forgotten the help and is getting into religion fundas and Indian ethnic population over there is declining. Any country that goes heavily behind religion than value-based governance, its future is bleak. Ture, they highly depend on Indian food supplies. They also have their own natural flood situations at times without seeing any rain...law of gravity...water flows from higher to lower level and then makes its way to sea.
True Bangladesh kept good relationship with India and Chaina but annoyed US. Bangladesh is traditionally poor due to lack of education and infrastructure. It is not an easy task for Nobel laureate Yunus to take them to the shore!

Sorry to hear the demise of Akka. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
May her departed soul rest in peace.

Rip praying for the family

dear Eugine bab
please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of ur loving mother. May her soul rest in eternal peace amen

Heartfelt condolences to the family members. May her soul rest in peace.

You left first Tulu Dynasty who are Lunar descendents from Mahabharata times. They ruled Tulunad since 2dn centuruy CE. But strange and mystery is until 4th century the emperors name and Tulu Shasana is still hidden either by Govt of Karnataka to keep Kannada pride or destroyed by British. Because Sangam Tamil literature talks about existence of Tulu Desam Tulunad country) even before BCE years and Halmidi in 5th century CE which was in Kannada premature stage ( Rather 90% Sanskrit Tulu Tamil) mentioned about Tulunad existence

Mob culture has brought paradigm shift in Bangaladesh governance. She brought stability to Bangaladesh. 15 years is a long period and people are probably bored. Bangadesh is not an easy country to govern. Hope Noble Peace Laureate may bring some stability to BD. BD has lots of manufacturing and exports these days. Religion fanatism, Capitalism and corruption is not helping any better just like several Asian countries. Thanks Philip for the real time article.

As you mentikned the geopolitical issues,i am more concerned about the re activation of indian north eastern teritorry terror group...also US need an air base at this area...which will also eventually lead to a concerne to Indian regional interest

Thank you for the nice write up on BD latest issue. It is short and to the point.

I would slightly differ with the author with another view point. Ms. Hasina could remain in power for a longer period at a stretch which none of their leaders could do, mainly because of her mode of operandi. Statistics showed It helped the country to boost their economy. A mob fury was possible to happen at any time as per BD tradition which Ms. Hasina managed to delay. The reservation issue was something Ms. Hasina didn’t wanted to alter because of its sensitivity on vote bank. The minority votes are too sensitive and who will touch those issues that will hamper their own existence..! I have a feeling that Ms. Hasina on exile is her own script. By doing so, she has kept those minority votes intact.
It is just a mob fury. It is not a civil war. There are no arms involved. Looting stores are common under such circumstances, let it be in USA or in BD. Peace will be restored but the nation’s economy will suffer a bit.

Well done Ashita for your super article on "Embracing Wayanad: Extending Our Hearts and Hands in the times of.Great initiative by the staff and students of St.Joseph s school CBSC Bangalore.
May God bless you all for your selfless service for the good cause

It is good of Mr Mudartha not to jump on the government slogan bandwagon and present the facts un coloured. Since the corruption is already in the system and "you scratch my back and...." works favourably for both, media too is obliging. Mr. Mudartha is unbiased is what I like best.

Your articles on the latest budget convey the real picture. We, the middle class, actually look at each budget presentation as a subject for discussion. Sometimes we feel we are discussing on a matter we are not involved.

Now I read that on LTCG taxing has an option for going 12.5% or 20%. More guidelines are awaited.

Couple of lines on Wayanad disaster. You know, it was raining heavily since May middle. Rainfall accelerated further on 28th morning onwards. It was raining continuously. Anyone with common sense and has witnessed the 2018 and 2019 should have anticipated that a big magnitude landslide is imminent and precautionary measures should have been in place. But no one bothered or they were waiting for the disaster to happen. A major incident like this gives lots of opportunities to them.
It is not about ensuring safety and a better living conditions to the citizens but grabbing power, money and authority.

I know you have already initiated drafting on Bangladesh current issue. Waiting for it…

Thank you for making this chapter shorter. It makes the reading comfortable.

Well said Philip - extorting vast sums of money from those who spend years of blood, sweat and tears building world-class institutions! Almost no activity is possible without cut! This greed cut percentage is shameless! Middle class is beeing squeezed mercilessly. Naked truth is, we are a very long way from becoming a developed country!

Whatever is the policy,in reality poor is becoming more epoor.

Roney your article and experience in Iceland with so many pictures is fantastic!!!!! I have a very dear friend in Iceland and through her have made many more friends because she brought Icelanders to India to do a tour of North India and South India in 2020 and 2024. I must say that the Icelanders are very gentle, polite, respectable and fun-loving people and I had an amazing time with them. I have an invitation to visit Reykjavik and I am looking forward to it. Thanks Roney for sharing such a wonderful article on Iceland!!!

Lack of resources is the the real reasonnof our country, it is the lack of appropriate attitude...Hypocrisy in our society is at its peak...intermediate level bureaucrat are one of the main culprit of the failure of implementing the policy of government....

Muddu Moodubelle Sir is a gem rare to find in the literary world. I had an opportunity to associate with him during writing a book on Koti Chennaya on behalf of Kudrottu Brahmakala Garodi. Great person, down to earth with pleasing nature.

True, for sveral areas budget has once again allocated chillar (peanut) support. Middle class is most affected. Making money in real estate and shares attracts more tax. They have shown alternatives. Very complicated to understand exmptions or applications. Even hardcore supporters of the regime has started feeling the heat. Majority tax payers are annoyed to large extent that they do not get benefits be it vehicles, roads, street lights and health support. I would attribute all the frustration to high level corruption and lack of dedication by the operational machinery. Thanks Philip for detailed focus on the subject.

Thank you Sir, for including my few lines with your article in preface.

“Taxes and more taxes” that is the message I am getting in every budgets. Whenever Central Government gives some tax cut, the State Government budget will take it into their treasury. Common man never gets it.
New schemes are announced in every budget. Is there any mechanism for common man to know the implementation of such announced schemes, apart from the “right to know” window.? For example, last year budget announced free installation of 1 cr solar power units across the country. FM can, before the new budget presentation, give a brief on the actuals of last year’s budget on public interest., at least on those schemes.

Whatever may be happening in the country, the stock market is rocketing. It gives an impression that our economy is doing good.

I would suggest to the Author that the chapters may be made shorter. People do not devote their time on reading these days. Shorter the write up, higher the number of people who will like to read the material.

As usual, Philip Saab given in depth analysis on the recent budget tabled FM.
As an ordinary person, don’t know much about the financial gain and losses, but need money to spend and a balanced life as senior citizen with out earning or pension.
Not everything is bad news for those earning. People like to watch and relax

For us increase in capital gain tax is a big blow to the face...Still stocks are the good investment in india due to the non availability of diversified assets...

True, Rahul Gandhi has emerged stronger. If not Mayavathi s vote share...their position could ve been stronger. Importntly people did not like someone imposing himself near God. Hope strong opposition can dilute ED, IT power on opposition and check on ever rising corruption level. we need some improvement in the system that plugs corruption as much as possible so that tax payer gets better deal towards quality of life outside home and compulsory bribe slab reduces. Impartial analysis with proper facts.

Good analysis. Its not happy days for share market investors. Government wants to squeeze more and more every possible way. What are we getting in return?? Again pay through nose for Toll, Fuel, higher tax on everything you buy or breathe. Where this tax collection goes??? we are not able to see pot hole free roads nor street lights! God save tax payer from frustrations. looking forward for the positives of this budget.

Very insightful. Written for common man to understand.
Keep the good work going.

Yes Sir. Need to impose such wealth tax on multi billionaires. It will definitely help to improve the country s development.

Dear Ln. Ivan Menezes,

Heartiest congratulations on being installed as the new President of Lions Club, Moodubelle. Your leadership and dedication to the community have been truly inspiring. God has blessed you with many talents, particularly your skills as a public speaker, orator, and effective planner.

As a true son of the soil, you have always encouraged new and hidden talents. I am confident that under your tenure, Lions Club, Moodubelle will achieve great things.

Congratulations once again!

Best regards,

Very timely evaluation and presentation of the present situation socio-economic situation. I feel speeches and actions moves in different ways.
How long will beet the dead horse is the phrase of the present action of the rulers.
People are not donkeys , they know how things are going.
Let us hope and pray

I come to laugh seeing the picture of our Prime Minister praying/meditating All these pictures as many said before is a show of dramebaaz.
Many ordinary people are carried away by such things.
In politics numbers matter and so far Modi /BJP have managed to get these numbers to form Government.
We want our youth to have jobs,people want peace and progress.People are watching waste,looting and corruption everywhere.
A great write up,enjoyed reading.

it is one of the best moment to meet and greet our former Prime minister Shri H D Devegowdru. very closely and friendly nature dicussion we had it. memorable day for us.

It s unfortunate that our political views are merely circling around Modi.
There are only two perspectives when discussing politics. One is pro Modi, and the other is anti-Modi.
I don t think we ll be able to get away from this chakravyooham any time soon. As of now, he is the most trusted leader in India. This position is likely to remain in his hands for many years until a new strong leadership emerges in the opposition. I hope it happens sooner rather than later.

Mr Philip Mudartha does not waste words and his analysis is succinct, though The Dictator is not so crippled because he has a way with friends and also friends turned antagonists. Still, he will be extremely careful of his new friendship.

Thank you Philip Saab for your impartial evaluation of the recent election and the proceedings of joined parliament session and its two faces. Of course the election result is a fatal blow to those spread hatred and targeted certain religion without any truth or justification. People are well aware of the facts and pleased to note majority are against communal divisions. Religions teaching love and mutual respect only. Nobody will forget the hatred religious statements of self proclaimed God. Anyway, it’s a warning for political leaders.
Let us hope for a prosperous India

This proves what was preached to us previously is wrong. I strongly believe we are humans and need to humane irrespective of religions. All regions are same, and no one is supreme above others which is divisive and dangerous.

Wonderful. Excellent initiative. If such belief is practiced, world is such a happy placce helping and supporting each other immaterial of religion and faith.

Good analysis. True,
The Godi media continues to peddle the false, people started realising the mischief and their TRP is taking a hit. Fortunately there are matured voices like Yogendra Yadav, Ravish, Dhruv Rati and many more gaining confidence and fearless to some extent. Brand Modi is certainly losing sheen. Hope in future ballot papers come into fore shutting dubts on ECI and EVM. Hope Law enforcement enties will be allowed to operate fairly. Overall a welcome change and some new hope.

In this year’s election, Modi acted like a crybaby. He lied and lied and lied to the public just to seek votes from his blind believers. All uneducated voters and some brainwashed people voted for him. Truth never came out of his religion glued mouth! For everything it was Hindu, Hindu and Hindu. He saw everything in his Hindu eyes and wanted to convert India into a Hindu nation and utterly failed to do so! Hope he will realize the truth and change his thoughts of lies and realize the truth of Indian peace lovers, truth believers and democracy embraces. May God bless India and her democratic values as in its constitution.

Philip you are a master in analysis and is displayed here in your article.We all have witnessed the drama unfloded during the electioneering with ED raids,AAP leaders and many others jailed,electoral bonds saga and many more and the propaganda machinery at work to portray Modi as SUPREME LEADER.I think politics is about policy and manifesto but what is played is muzzle the truth and show might is right.Thank God democracy is still prevailing and we are not yet the Iran,Russia,North Korea way.
Keep righting Philip and enlighten us.

Market has taken new height. Thanks to the voters who have not voted the way Philip Sahab wanted.

Heartfelt condolences to the family members. May her soul rest in peace .

Mr. Philip Mudartha is succinct in analysis of NDA win with facts and figures. I am glad to note that he is unbiased as usual

Heartfelt condolences to all the family members on the sad demise of dear Florine Moousi.
May her departed soul Rest In Peace.

Excellent article…! Yet, it is partly biased against Modi.
The election was a contest between BJP and the rest of all regional and national parties, left and the right wings. Yet the opposition failed to make the magic figure of 272, in cumulative. Modi gets yet another term to form the government even after the entire northern minority votes went in favour of Congress this time which was pocketed in the previous two elections. Point is Modi retained the position even without the crucial minority voters. I liked it.
The difference with BJP is that they are less hypocrite than the Congress. BJP is fearless to state what is wrong is wrong and needs correction. Congress can never do that believing that by doing so they might lose the minority votes.
To note this time is that BJP has won some minority votes from Southern India. In my constituency, Suresh Gopi has been elected by a huge margin winning 125,000 votes more than his 2019 numbers. These are votes from minority segments.
I would like to see Congress gets the next election in 2029, if not before that, because four terms in a row is a shame for democracy. But the Congress has to start working from now smarter than BJP.

Heartfelt Condolences to the family members. May her soul rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to all family members. May her soul rest in peace.