politics
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
Loading Vijay 2.0: Will the Tamil actor-politician be Nanban or Pokkiri?
After 15 days of despair, TVK leader Vijay found hope on Monday. For, Supreme Court ordered a CBI inquiry into the Karur stampede that killed 41 people at his roadshow in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on… Source link
Bihar’s car decals: What they reveal about identity and economics
Drive through the chaotic streets of any town in Bihar for an hour, and you will witness a peculiar, unspoken language of power and identity. It is not spoken, but plastered on the windshields and… Source link
A year of lies, appropriation, and absolute inaction of Omar Abdullah’s government
When the people of Jammu and Kashmir voted in record numbers in 2024, they were not voting for dynasties; they were voting for delivery. The youth, who had long been taught that politics was a… Source link
Really, what’s all the fuss about?
Around 7.4 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise in Bihar’s upcoming elections. EC has added 21.5L and removed about 3.7L voters from the electoral rolls following SIR. This’ll be the first of… Source link
If it’s small & it swings, It’s big
As Election Commission announces Bihar’s poll schedule – two phases (Nov 6 and 11), as opposed to three in 2020, after Chhath Puja – the stage is set for a landmark state election. The focus… Source link