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Rahul’s caste plan amid allegations of discrimination

Nov 72 min read

Rahul’s caste plan amid allegations of discrimination

The LoP claims that Indian nationalism is in danger because certain castes do not have adequate representation in judiciary, bureaucracy,...

Shoumojit Banerjee

Nov 43 min read

Political

BJP’s paradox in Goa

The state promotes Francis Xavier at global level amid claims of resurrecting Hindu heritage Panaji: In a curious twist of irony, Goa’s...

Vijay Kumbhar

Oct 272 min read

Political

Are Elected Representatives Delivering?

In India’s multi-tiered democratic system, it is axiomatic when we say that the obligations of elected officials, ranging from Members of...

Idealism to Pragmatism: India’s Assertive Diplomatic Rebirth

Kiran D. Tare

Oct 263 min read

Political

Idealism to Pragmatism: India’s Assertive Diplomatic Rebirth

In 1949, when India became one of the first non-Communist nations to recognize the People’s Republic of China, it marked the beginning of...

Are Bihari Muslim Migrants Game-Changers in Maharashtra Elections?

Mamta Chitnis-Sen

Oct 223 min read

Political

Are Bihari Muslim Migrants Game-Changers in Maharashtra Elections?

Even before the Maharashtra polls were announced, Ravi Sunder’s (name changed) daily calendar was choc-a-bloc, with meetings throughout...

Ayushman Bharat: A Lifeline or a Lost Cause?

Smitha Balachandran

Oct 153 min read

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Ayushman Bharat: A Lifeline or a Lost Cause?

Ayushman Bharat was launched in 2018 as a flagship insurance scheme by the Modi government designed to provide annual insurance coverage...

Inside story on Shinde’s delayed toll tax waiver

Abhijit Mulye

Oct 152 min read

Political

Inside story on Shinde’s delayed toll tax waiver

Mumbai: While terming the decision to exempt light motor vehicles from toll tax at Mumbai Entry Points (MEP) Chief Minister Eknath Shinde...

Confused Maharashtra Voters Amidst Political Chaos

Ruddhi Phadke

Oct 133 min read

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Confused Maharashtra Voters Amidst Political Chaos

In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and the Shiv Sena formed a pre-poll alliance, with Deputy Chief Minister...

A Victory of Democracy & Rejection of Caste Appeasement, Separatism

Kiran D. Tare

Oct 103 min read

Political

A Victory of Democracy & Rejection of Caste Appeasement, Separatism

Defying all anti-incumbency predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pulled off a stunning victory in the Haryana Assembly election...

Maharashtra Elections: The Satta Bazaar Dilemma!

Mamta Chitnis-Sen

Oct 42 min read

Political

Maharashtra Elections: The Satta Bazaar Dilemma!

For the first time, Satta Bazaar or the Bookies Market are confused and at a loss, unable to predict which party or candidate will win...

Kuldeep Ambekar

Oct 13 min read

Political

The Missing Youth in Politics

In the run-up to Maharashtra’s elections, political parties are keen to highlight the role of young people. Yet behind the slogans and...

Dissanayake’s Win: A Shift Towards Leftist Politics

Sumant Vidwans

Sep 303 min read

Political

Dissanayake’s Win: A Shift Towards Leftist Politics

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the left-leaning candidate from the National People’s Power (NPP), decisively won against his primary...

Kiran D. Tare

Sep 293 min read

Political

Chequered Legacy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a veteran of Indian politics, now finds himself at a critical juncture, balancing a legacy of...

Praveen Dixit

Sep 283 min read

Political

Countering the Naxal Threat

The banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), CPI(M), has urged its cadre and masses to observe its 20th foundation day from September 21...

Annasaheb Patil: A Lifelong Advocate for Workers’ Rights

Niranjan Davkhare

Sep 263 min read

Political

Annasaheb Patil: A Lifelong Advocate for Workers’ Rights

Annasaheb Pandurang Patil, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, made significant contributions to the uplifting of scattered...

Sacred Sweets and Sacred Rage: The Politics of Religious Offence

Kiran D. Tare

Sep 254 min read

Political

Sacred Sweets and Sacred Rage: The Politics of Religious Offence

The controversy surrounding the Tirupati Laddu, one of Hinduism’s most cherished offerings, underscores a stark truth about the nature of...

Cash Crunch for Defected Minister’s Election Funds

Mamta Chitnis-Sen

Sep 233 min read

Political

Cash Crunch for Defected Minister’s Election Funds

An old associate of one of the present top ministers in the ruling Maharashtra government is worried. He says the minister is at his...

Aditi Pai

Sep 223 min read

Political

The throne of thorns in Delhi

The most striking image, in recent times, of Delhi’s new Chief Minister Atishi Singh, was of her being wheeled away in a stretcher after...

Romita Datta

Sep 204 min read

Political

Mamata Gets a Dose of Her Own Medicine

In her thoughts and words, Mamata and movement are synonymous. She feels pride in her role in the anti-farmland acquisition protests in...

India’s ‘Caged Parrot’: The Compromised Integrity of Probe Agencies

Kiran D. Tare

Sep 193 min read

Political

India’s ‘Caged Parrot’: The Compromised Integrity of Probe Agencies

In a telling moment during the recent bail hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court of India admonished the...