Rajiv Shah

Ahmedabad

Editor at Counterview.net

Ex-political editor, Times of India; ex-foreign correspondent, Moscow, Patriot-Link

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Articles

Why's Australian crackdown rattling Indian students? Whopping 25% fake visa applications

2 days ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

On reaching Sydney, the boy's parents—especially the father—would tell us how a place to stay had been arranged by a "very close friend" at virtually no cost, and that the boy was "extremely happy." We would be shown photos of the boy at various spots in the city as evidence of his happiness. But as time passed, the father began to complain that his son had to "walk a lot" from where he stayed in order to catch public transport.
Irrational? Basis for fear among Hindus about being 'swamped' by Muslims

3 days ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

article titled "Ham Paanch, Hamare Pachees", shared on Facebook, by well-known policy analyst Mohan Guruswamy, an alumnus of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
Toxic? But It Has a Leaf on the Label!

1 week ago | daily.jstor.org | Aissa Dearing |Rajiv Shah |Kelly Taylor

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. We thought we were slowing the chemical pollution crisis by swapping our bleach for non-toxic cleaning alternatives and ensuring our beauty products only have naturally derived ingredients. Yet, studies demonstrate that green cleaning products and common sustainable swaps still contain ingredients that are harmful to human life.
Gujarat slips in India Justice Report 2025: From model state to mid-table performer

1 week ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

The latest India Justice Report (IJR), prepared by legal experts with the backing of several civil society organisations and aimed at ranking the capacity of states to deliver justice, has found Gujarat—considered by India's rulers as a model state for others to follow—slipping to the 11th position from fourth in 2022.
Punishing senior citizens? Flipkart, Shopsy stop Cash on Delivery is Ahmedabad!

1 week ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

In fact, she is hesitant to make online payments, fearing, "I may make a mistake," she explained, adding, "I read a lot about online frauds, so I always choose COD as it's safe. I have no knowledge of how to prepay online."She has a valid concern. Many senior citizens in Ahmedabad, where I live, wish to shop online but refrain due to the fear of fraud, which seems imaginary to me but very real to them.
My interaction with Jatin Sheth, who claims to come from Gandhian family

1 week ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

I asked Sheth if his organisation was registered and from where he would be collecting funds, and he had no answer. It seemed to me he wanted me to help him out. Before he could make a direct offer, I told him, the days have gone when I was interested in working post-retirement. I just do my Counterview, and relax. I don't want to be tied up for any work, I added. It seemed he got the message.
Just 5% Gujarat Dalit households 'know' 19th century social reformers who inspired Ambedkar

1 week ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

The survey, carried out by volunteers from the Dalit rights organization Navsarjan Trust and covering a total of 1,811 families, examined the presence of photos of figures like Dr. Ambedkar. It revealed that Dr. Ambedkar was the most widely recognized figure, with 63.17% of families displaying his image. Lord Buddha’s photo was found in 22.47% of households.
Align actions with core values & goals

2 weeks ago | financialexpress.com | Rajiv Shah

By Rajiv ShahIn business, return on investment (ROI) is a key metric, but return on intention is just as crucial. While companies often prioritise measurable financial outcomes, intention shapes decision-making, strategy, and long-term growth. A well-defined intent enables businesses to enhance customer experience, adopt emerging technologies, and expand strategically. However, many organisations make the mistake of prioritising financial metrics over intent.
Whither PMAY? Affordable housing in decline as Indian real estate shifts focus to premium segments

2 weeks ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

In an in-depth analysis of real estate in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, the National Capital Region (NCR), and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), in a series of reports it has sent to Counterview as email alert, the consultant Anarock states that NCR and Bengaluru have recorded the highest jumps in housing prices—34% and 20%, respectively. According to Anarock, average prices in the seven cities collectively have risen from INR 7,550 per sq. ft.
Counterview

2 weeks ago | counterview.net | Rajiv Shah

A leading property consultant that seeks to provide comprehensive real estate services to developers, corporates, financial institutions, and the government has reported that, while housing prices have risen between 10–34% across India's top seven cities over the past year, the once-robust supply of affordable housing has "tottered and dwindled." Dhirubhai Shah with Keshubhai Patel When Keshubhai Patel was sought to be replaced by the BJP high command in 2001, everyone knows that Narendra...