politics
Corporate Republic of Bihar
When Narendra Modi rose to the national stage in 2014, Prashant Kishor also drifted out from the smoke of anonymity. Bihar, was long known for its odd industry- the production of civil servants. Its special… Source link
Menace of frivolous and vexatious petitions
Former Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Chandrachud, while giving a speech after his retirement, had said that while the Ayodhya dispute petition was being heard, he used to pray to God to show them a… Source link
Do parties really understand Bihar’s young?
Scramble to woo youngsters ignores the price they pay to escape the stigma of unemployment As Bihar votes today on 141 constituencies, all eyes are on smaller parties like Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV), Manjhi’s HAMS, Kushwaha’s… Source link
When muscle buys representation — The criminal political economy of Indian elections
The recent violent death of a gangster-turned-politician during the Bihar assembly election campaign highlights a persistent puzzle in Indian politics: why do candidates with serious criminal charges consistently win elections, and why do parties nominate… Source link
Women’s vote in Bihar’s election: Don’t miss the irony
For men, identities of caste, religion or ethnicity are always more prominent. Women’s gender disadvantage runs across all these identities. To that extent, they are a relatively less uneven voting bloc It was on the… Source link
TN govt should roll up its sleeves, not keep fingers crossed
I had divided the political campaign in Tamil Nadu for the 2026 assembly election into ‘before Karur’ and ‘after Karur’. Looks like it must also be split into ‘before rain’ and ‘after rain’. Not waiting… Source link
A new Ladakh powered by the youth
Under the Modi government, development in Ladakh has taken place with a focus on enhancing infrastructure, improving connectivity, boosting its economy, and expanding social services. New Ladakh can only be built with trust and a sense… Source link
The Nobel’s betrayal
When “peace” became the politics of power When María Corina Machado’s name appeared beneath the headline “Nobel Peace Prize, 2025,” the applause from Oslo echoed strangely hollow. It wasn’t shock that greeted the announcement—it was recognition. For… Source link
Explained: The Idea and Ideology of Jayaprakash Narayan’s total revolution
The most often used definitions of revolution have focused on a structural and institutional change in the society’s established institutional foundations and social relationships. Theorists of structural transformation believe that a revolution will bring about… Source link
Ladakh is a touchstone of patriotism
Ladakh defines India in more than one ways. It’s the land of the Lamas and most courageous and invincible people who border three countries- that many people are unaware of. Because of 1962 ‘s Chinese… Source link