Politics

Historic Kashmir elections to shape its political future

The election to the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly will be crucial for defining the region’s political future.

3 months ago

Kashmir’s high-stakes polls for low-power assembly

The Union Territory government will have powers similar to a municipal authority, but a lot more than that is on…

3 months ago

Is the Jammu and Kashmir election a quest for political agency?

The Pakistani standoff aside, the Indian government must go beyond ensuring only procedural democracy in the Kashmir Valley.

3 months ago

Death penalty not the whole answer to rape

Expecting a social problem to be entirely addressed by a legislative solution is likely to lead to disappointment.

3 months ago

Four obstacles to India joining UN security council

Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the UN Security Council anytime soon for…

3 months ago

Kashmir’s parties united in agenda, divided by politics

Despite a common political agenda, ground level competition prevents a united front of Kashmir’s regional parties.

3 months ago

Why Netanyahu chooses war over peace

As protests grow, Benjamin Netanyahu clings to power in what appears to be a gambit to shape his own political…

3 months ago

Gandhi: A Legacy of Experimentation Between Violence and Nonviolence

Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy is a model of nonviolence and experimentation, offering timeless lessons on harmony, empathy, and navigating global challenges…

4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir enters a new phase with elections

The Jammu and Kashmir elections are being shaped by local governance issues, not by any big national agenda.

4 months ago

How human rights are disappearing before our eyes

The moral distinction between liberal democracies and dictatorships is being flattened by the carnage in Gaza.

4 months ago