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Opinion: Why India badly needs a new data architecture

The authors had a chat soon after the MOSPI (Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation) released data on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). Both had a… Read full story

Himachal Pradesh: Why the Congress crisis was destined

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had gathered a staggering 69% of the vote share in Himachal Pradesh. When the author arrived two-and-a-half hours later than expected at the Shimla resort from Delhi, the staff asked if he

Lok Sabha elections 2024 ground report: In North Bengal, saffron flags are all over, but what about the votes?

For those who think the Ram Temple “hype” is a North Indian phenomenon, North Bengal will come as a surprise. I wasn’t really shocked but it was eyebrow-raising, nevertheless,… Read full story

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Assam ground report: Bodos seem to be at peace, at last

So, what’s the deal with Bodos? Quite simply, it is a fierce determination to protect their native culture, language and customs. A dignified… Read full story

Opinion: Who really feeds India?

A lot could happen between now and early March when the Election Commission of India announces the Lok Sabha poll schedule. Perhaps, the protesting farmers with their “Delhi Chalo” chant and the NDA regime can… Read full story

2G Corruption Scam and Public Faithlessness in the UPA Regime

On 2 February 2012, Justice AK Ganguly and Justice GS Singhvi of the Supreme Court of India delivered a thunderbolt that not only caused ripples across Corporate India but also shook the very foundations… Read full story

Sandeshkhali and power

Trends are a long-term phenomenon. Even in West Bengal, the clear trend is that Hindu voters have started voting as ‘Hindus’. The co-author has a full-time domestic… Read full story

Should India bother about Elections in Pakistan?

Indians don’t seem to care at all about what is happening with the elections in Pakistan. By the time you read this, national “elections” in Pakistan would have been done and dusted… Read full story

Lok Sabha 2024: From Nellie to New India

There is a wary silence on the streets as our SUV slowly navigates the neighbourhood. For the nth time, the author gets down from the car and attempts a conversation with the folks strolling around… Read full story

American Democracy is becoming a Joke

Before commenting on the myriad flaws in Indian democracy, western commentators would do better to focus on how American democracy is becoming a joke and a farce. Large sections of India, both the so-called… Read full story