politics
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
Political resource curse: Why politics became a business in poor regions?
In Bihar’s feverish run-up to the Assembly elections, few stories capture the state’s political rot better than that of Madan Sah. The aspiring politician from Madhuban constituency gained viral notoriety after being denied a party… Source link
One nation, one election: Why the promise doesn’t add up
Advantages of having a khichdi election with states and Centre together are minimal compared to the costs. Regional voices and the federal compact are sacrificed for suspect macroeconomic gains The High-Level Committee on “One Nation,… Source link