Election

Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemploymentDelhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate…

11 months ago
Will regional parties stop the Modi juggernaut?Will regional parties stop the Modi juggernaut?

Will regional parties stop the Modi juggernaut?

The battle for India is being fought in the states as the general election turns local

11 months ago
Red alert: How cinema helps the Modi mythRed alert: How cinema helps the Modi myth

Red alert: How cinema helps the Modi myth

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

11 months ago
How big money finances Indian politicsHow big money finances Indian politics

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…

11 months ago
Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian votersClimate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters

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…

11 months ago
India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problemIndia’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

1 year ago
Rigged or not, polls the only option for PakistanRigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan

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…

1 year ago