Tag: Politics

The likelihood of a by-election in No. 7 constituency appears to be receding. To begin with, it would be an anticlimax to hold a mini-election

Politics, like any of the professions, can be noble. It’s the politicians and people who are the problem, as they prefer politicking to politics

By Mrinal Roy

Why do people become politicians? Is politics about obtaining and wielding power? Or is it about ideals, about a commitment of altruistic service to the people?

However unethical or morally unacceptable or politically inexpedient the motive for the resignation was, legally it cannot result in the seat of SAJ becoming vacant

Populist governments and populist policies were bound to fail. They lack vision, competence, experience, and their approach to governance is cosmetic. The leaders are groomed to appear handsome,

The Year That Was

Editorial

Matters of The Moment

We’re often less careful when talking to people we know well than we are when we talk to strangers. That can be a mistake

The worst case scenario for a Pravind Jugnauth prime ministership would be a rejuvenated opposition in the form of a New Labour or MMM configuration, with the present

All over the world politicians invent colourful expressions to pepper their speeches and win over the electorate. The more catchy ones become very popular and outlive the popularity

Editorial

By Nobel P. Loser