Election

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…

8 months ago

Will regional parties stop the Modi juggernaut?

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

8 months ago

Red alert: How cinema helps the Modi myth

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

8 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…

8 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…

8 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

9 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…

10 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…

11 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…

11 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…

12 months ago