Election

Red alert: How cinema helps the Modi myth

Cinematic fiction has become the convenient way of ‘correcting’ historical frictions, especially where facts are inconvenient

6 months ago

How big money finances Indian politics

The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favours or for securing favourable policies for their…

6 months ago

Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters

The expectation for Indian politicians to 'be with the people' now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of…

6 months ago

India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn't overwhelm the devices' potential to strengthen democracy

7 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Whose votes will really be counted?

Exploring the Depths of Electoral Integrity: The Battle Over EVMs and Voter Trust. Amidst increasing scrutiny, the Lok Sabha Elections…

8 months ago

Electoral Bonds: Beyond the Verdict, the Fight for Free and Fair Elections is Far From Over

The Supreme Court's landmark verdict on electoral bonds, marks a critical step towards transparency in political funding. Despite its limited…

9 months ago

Pakistan’s Post Election Crisis: Rigged Polls, Economic Despair, and Indo-Pak Diplomacy

In the Wake of Controversial Elections, Pakistan Grapples with Democratic Integrity, Economic Instability, and Uncertain Indo-Pak Relations. Amidst a backdrop…

9 months ago

Rigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan

By Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University in Islamabad While there are allegations of it being fixed, as a constitutional exercise it is preferable…

10 months ago

Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

By Shandana Khan Mohmand, University of Sussex in Brighton While more and more of the country’s voters now live in urban areas,…

10 months ago

Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

By Wajid Islam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority and Hafsa Hina, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics in Peshawar After…

10 months ago