Opposition’s larger demography, Leader of the Opposition’s big responsibility
The Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha must take his cue from the verdict of the 2024…
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This political relationship is just one-way traffic
In its political alignments, the Bharatiya Janata Party reaps a political fortune while its alliance partners stare at losses “The…
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Reimagining Indian federalism
The return of coalition governance to New Delhi offers hope Seeking a larger slice of the pie for their own…
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India’s Election Humbles Narendra Modi
He expected a blowout, but his party lost more than one-fifth of its seats and its outright majority “For the…
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India’s middle class and the ‘Modi factor’
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a second term in 2019, Gabriele Parussini delved into the psychology…
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India’s Election Commission: Murder of an Institution
E.C. has not taken any action on the complaints against the Prime Minister even after a month for violating the…
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Stringent laws have made prolonged detention norm
Why aren’t district courts and high courts doing their job of providing legal redress in cases of personal liberty? “We…
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Students lead struggle for reinvention of democracy
The stand taken by the heads of American universities has been demoralizing. “Student activism in the US, as seen since…
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Poll rhetoric threatens India’s plurality
The country’s ability to sustain a vibrant democracy is in danger of being lost forever “Election rhetoric must remain within…
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US Billionaires and Israel Hold Reins of US Presidential Candidates
Where is Voter’s Choice? On Saturday, April 6, 2024, over 100 ultra-rich individuals assembled for an exclusive fundraising dinner for…
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The Bhima Koregaon case and what it tells us about democracy
Dissent has a huge price in India, say writers, who piece together the story of the imprisonment of human rights…
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The PMLA – a law that has lost its way
The most serious aspect of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is the inclusion of offences which have nothing to…
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Why Has Obamacare Worked?
“In its early years, Obamacare was the subject of fierce criticism from both the left and the right. Actually, as…
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Guaranteed MSP is an ethical imperative
Farmers hardly get 30% of the price paid by the consumers. This will increase if MSP is guaranteed “A minor…
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Europe loath to learn from past disasters
Europe’s combat cacophony is reaching a crescendo. No one is interested in ceasefire and peace talks “It seems that be…
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Trump’s Unchallenged Rise: Analyzing His Dominance in the Republican Field
As the political landscape of the United States gears up for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, the Republican Party finds…
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Change and continuity in India’s Palestine policy
India’s historical policy towards Palestine has been evolving, but a permanent fix to the Palestine question should not be lost…
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What farmers want is the freedom to sell their produce
Policy-making is easy. What’s difficult is the creation of physical and IT infrastructure “Policy-making is the easy part. What’s difficult…
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Swimming against the current: How Suozzi won the special election
The media is dumbfounded at how Suozzi won in an increasingly red district. The answer is simple: follow policies and…
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Presidential election: What are Indian American voters’ priorities
The US presidential election is hotting up, and all bets are off on who will be the next resident of…
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New fault-lines to the fore in US presidential race
A greater concern for the world is the impact of a changing of the guard on the US foreign policy…
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Reclaiming the Republic, and the Constitution
There is an urgency now — Indians have a collective duty to reassert the values and central role the Constitution…
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World Economic Forum: Annual Carnival at Davos For Rich & Powerful
Since 1971 “World Economic Forum”(WEF) has been holding an annual most expensive carnival at Davos, the super luxury ski resort…
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Simultaneous elections are a rarity around the world
“Fixed dates for elections to assemblies and federal parliaments are a more common feature than simultaneous elections at different levels…
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Civil society under siege, in India
‘Our findings suggest that organizations that were actively fighting against communalism were the most significantly under attack’ A free civic…
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Bumpy ride ahead
Despite promises of how the AI sector would boost economic development, India’s problems won’t disappear solely through GDP growth. “To…
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Questions aplenty over security breach
Need to thoroughly probe what prompted the intruders to cause a ruckus in the House “Is unemployment now a major…
Read MoreTrump’s White House comeback plans hit Colorado hurdle
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former US President Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, is…
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Challenge for India to align policies with COP28 outcomes
The key existential need is to move away from coal to renewables. To be able to do so, developing nations…
Read MorePrincipled shift: On India’s stand on Gaza
India must take a more vocal position on Gaza with Israel Two months after Israel’s bombardment of Gaza residents in…
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