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Amidst the pursuit of a broader national mandate, Tamil Nadu's voter turnout and ensuing electoral dynamics stand as pivotal benchmarks, signifying...
The BJP manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election – titled ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ – reflects a strategic shift for the party as it seeks a third...
In the chessboard of Indian politics before the 2024 general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a calculated offensive against...
In the political theater of India, manifestos are not just policy blueprints but also a reflection of a party’s vision and commitment. The Congress...
The 2024 Lok Sabha election heralds a pivotal moment in the political tapestry of West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leading the Trinamool...
As the sun sets on the political landscape of India, casting long shadows on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections of 2024, a pertinent question looms...
In the realm of Indian politics, the stage was set for an inevitable climax that has now unfolded with arresting precision. The anticipation...
The Bharatiya Janata Party's meteoric rise as West Bengal's primary opposition party since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections is undeniably a watershed...
In the midst of a political storm in West Bengal, the opposition, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Left, and the Congress, have been...
In the turbulent landscape of Indian politics, the Congress party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with internal turmoil and external...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted the BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign in West Bengal from Hooghly’s Arambag last week, with Sandeshkhali as the...
By insisting on transparency in political funding and reaffirming the principles of accountability and fairness, the court has upheld the sanctity of...
Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas has been simmering since January, with accusations of sexual assault, land grabs by Trinamool...
The grand alliance envisioned by the opposition, christened I.N.D.I.A., has spectacularly imploded. What was meant to be a united front against the...
In the pantheon of India’s highest civilian honours, the Bharat Ratna shines as a luminary accolade, an emblematic tribute to those whose endeavours...
In the verdant valleys of Uttarakhand, a political storm brews with the passing of the controversial Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The BJP's endorsement...
In the tumultuous political landscape of Jharkhand, the recent trust vote victory for Champai Soren's government shows the faith vested in him by the...
The tremors had been felt for months, a quiet rumble beneath the surface of Indian politics. But when Nitish Kumar, the enigmatic chief minister of...
The political landscape of India is witnessing seismic shifts as Nitish Kumar, a stalwart of the opposition alliance, makes a dramatic exit, rejoining...
The political chessboard of West Bengal has been thrown into disarray with Mamata Banerjee's decisive move—rejecting an alliance with the Congress....
Turning the Ram Mandir into a perennial election issue risks perpetuating a divisive narrative. A shift towards a more secular and issues-based...
Unanimously agreeing to elevate Mallikarjun Kharge to the position of chairperson of the Opposition alliance was a calculated gamble. Can his seasoned...
The Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya is not just a stone structure rising. It's a political monolith casting a long shadow over 2024. For the BJP,...
A hush descends upon Ayodhya, broken only by the joyous chants of millions echoing across the hallowed ground. For decades, the air here shimmered...
This past week, West Bengal has bled. Not from the wounds of nature, but from the self-inflicted gashes of a party clinging to power by brute force....
Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi's chief minister, made a cunning political move when he chose to skip...
The Congress party recently unveiled its strategy for the Bharat Nyay Yatra, which Rahul Gandhi will officially launch on January 14, in a move that...
As the curtain falls on 2023, the political landscape in India reflects a year of turbulence and transformation for the opposition. The conclusive...
In the aftermath of Congress’ electoral catastrophe in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, Mamata Banerjee, the shrewd Chief Minister of...
As we cast a retrospective gaze on the year gone by, it is incumbent upon us to summon a collective hope for a more sanguine 2024
Sadness has rarely felt as personal or powerful on the page as it does in Max Porter’s life-affirming Grief Is the Thing with Feathers. Longlisted...
With its chief ministerial selections following the election victories in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party...
The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict affirming the abrogation of Article 370, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marks an...
After the resounding triumph of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in three out of five major state elections, the party now stands at a pivotal...
The recent electoral catastrophe in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh brutally exposes the chronic leadership quagmire engulfing the...
The Assembly poll results in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have thrust the Congress party and the broader Opposition alliance into a...
As the curtains fall on the state assembly elections across five states, the spotlight now turns to the intricacies of exit polls. Widely regarded as...
In fragmented, episodic chapters, Jenny Offill seamlessly delves into the stream of consciousness of a modern marriage and parenthood. Book critic...
Telangana Election 2023: In the impending Telangana elections on November 30, the political landscape is intricately interwoven with the dominance of...
We are dropped at the centre of a dreamy 1950s Paris, full of flaneurs, delinquents, raconteurs, and runaways. Our gloomy hero Daniel Brodin is...
Rajasthan Election 2023: The impending Rajasthan assembly elections pose a momentous challenge for the ruling Congress as they strive to maintain...
Amidst the intricate tapestry of Indian politics, the captivating state of Rajasthan has become a veritable battleground, where the art of strategic...
Someone wrote on the internet that this book is the cringiest thing they’ve read in quite a while, but like it is with all good cringe material they...
The success of the Congress in these elections transcends mere electoral triumph, resonating as a powerful message to disheartened supporters who have...
The political landscape of Madhya Pradesh is currently abuzz with anticipation as there is a possibility of a closely contested election between the...
The forthcoming 2024 general elections in India loom as a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. While every election holds...
Jhumpa Lahiri’s third collection of stories following her Pulitzer-winning debut, Interpreter of Maladies, in 1999 and Unaccustomed Earth in 2008,...
Last month, several visual artists, writers, and publishers released statements of solidarity with Palestinian author Adania Shibli, after a ceremony...
In the realm of Indian politics, accusations of parliamentary questions being influenced by financial incentives are hardly a novelty. Hence, the...
The column is back after a week’s hiatus, thanks to a Bengali being home for pujo. But Halloween is less than a week away now, so here’s a new...