India

The Namesake

Rahul Pandita

In Kashmir, a name can be much more than a name.

After UP, a Congress Comeback in Bihar

Dhirendra K. Jha

The party got a big chunk of upper caste votes in the state.

India This Week

arindam

CPM’s war against the media; A big blow to Naxals; University for the disabled; BJP’s Facebook face-off; and DMK’s poll booty for terrorists

Jatland in Chhattisgarh

Dhirendra K. Jha

Yet again settlers from one Indian state have taken over large parts of another’s farmland, altering the farm economy, power equations and social setup.

Chilling the Dragon’s Breath

Jaideep Mazumdar

Arunachal Pradesh, soon due to go to the polls, is in development overdrive. China’s designs are no secret, but the government won’t risk any transfer of loyalty this side of the border.

The World’s Worst Nightmare

Ninad D. Sheth

AQ Khan and his nuclear sales network pose a big danger to India and the world.

The Rebel

Rahul Pandita

She was born into privilege and could easily have chosen the easy life. But Anuradha Ghandy chose guns over roses to fight for the dispossessed.

Purring Tiger, Raging Dragon

Jaideep Mazumdar

Will history repeat itself? If India has learnt little from the Himalayan Blunder of 1962, it easily could—to our horror. China’s designs on the country are not benign.