Raj Shankar

Editor in chief

Shankar Raj is a senior journalist with more than 30 years experience, mostly with The Indian Express and The New Indian Express. He was the Editor for Karnataka and Kerala editions of The New Indian Express, and former Managing Editor of the Nyusu Digital Media P Ltd. Bengaluru.

Latest Articles

Women may have to wait as Sabarimala case referred to larger bench

Having burnt its fingers last year, the CPM led Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala has indicated that it will not side with any woman trying to go the shrine during the current pilgrim season starting November 16.

Cracks appear in BJP as disqualified MLAs join BJP

Cracks appeared in the BJP in Karnataka as 16 of the disqualified MLAs joined the saffron brigade. Surprisingly, Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan stayed away from the grand function put up to induct the legislators into the party.

Sabarimala verdict: Can women still enter the temple? Opinion divided

Sabarimala All-Women Entry Continues, SC refers the matter to 7-judge bench The Supreme Court verdict on the review petitions...

Rebel Karnataka MLAs joining BJP will trigger crisis for party

All the 17 rebel MLAs of the Congress and JDS who helped the BJP pull down the HD Kumaraswamy led Congress-JDS government in July will formally join the BJP tomorrow.

Supreme Court Gives Former Karnataka Speaker A Lesson

Intriguing politics in Karnataka once more kickstarted after the Supreme Court today upheld an order by former Karnataka Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar disqualifying 17 Karnataka MLAs in July.

Unprecedented Snow & Fire Are Signs of Climate Change

Two climatic events across the globe have once again pointed to the devastating effects of climate change. There has been record-breaking snow...

Unholy Alliances Not New to India’s Political Landscape

Surprised at Shiv Sena seeking the support of Congress? Well, there are instances when BJP and Cong have come together.

Lord Ram Gets His Birthplace, Muslims a Grand Mosque, India Some Peace

The unanimous 5-judge verdict delivered today in the Supreme Court in the Ayodhya case is not just a landmark, but also brings to close a long-standing dispute over the birthplace of Lord Ram.
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