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

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

Jharkhand is being left far behind by yet another tribal-dominated state Chhattisgarh that were formed together in November 2000. Without a doubt, the arrest of the recently… Read full story

In January 1990, along with tens of thousands of others, she fled the valley and settled in a refugee camp in Jammu. She had no clue what would happen to her job as a schoolteacher. Terrifying tales… Read full story

Before we delve deeper into the details of the exclusive CVoter survey of Indian consumers on the eve of the Interim Budget 2024-25, let’s highlight just one data point… Read full story

As far as duplicitous statements and promises go, the one delivered by General Pervez Musharraf on 12 January 2002 must be marked as one of the top ones of… Read full story

The delicious dreams of Opposition leaders seem perilously close to being shattered.In June 2023, there was a sense of anticipation bordering euphoria. There was… Read full story

She and Jatav Dalits will almost certainly ensure the BSP gets a 10% vote share in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections. There is so much buzz in India… Read full story

The Institute of Directors is a hallowed body whose members occupy the boardrooms of the top companies. Apart from other activities, it confers a series… Read full story

Both states have seen very high levels of political stability. Yet, why has Odisha been such a near miracle in reducing poverty and improving the… Read full story