Politics

One Nation, One Law

Rajeev Deshpande

Uttarakhand’s uniform civil code aims to introduce the same provisions for marriage, divorce and succession for all communities and reduce the divisiveness inherent in different personal laws

A Hindu Restoration

Rajeev Deshpande

The ASI report’s conclusion that a large temple pre-existed the Gyanvapi Mosque has triggered a fresh upsurge of Hindu sentiment after the Ram Mandir

Fatal Attrition

PR Ramesh

The shaky opposition alliance is as good as dead with its architect joining the ruling coalition at the Centre

Why Nitish Seems Ready to Return to NDA

Rajeev Deshpande

Bihar CM’s return as JD(U) chief set into motion yet another re-alignment in Patna as Congress’s refusal to consider Kumar for a key role in INDIA alliance irked the party

The Price of a Promise

V Shoba

Congress’ five election guarantees damage Karnataka’s reputation for fiscal prudence

Total Mobilisation

Ullekh NP | Amita Shah

Steered by Modi, BJP’s multi-pronged voter outreach campaign gains momentum

BJP’s huge win in MP is a big setback to Congress

Rajeev Deshpande

“Modi ki Guarantee” is resonating with voters and CM Shivraj Chouhan’s schemes for women and farm schemes powered BJP to an unprecedented 5th term in office

KCR’S Tough Test

Open

Apart from the distractions of his national ambitions, misgovernance and alleged scams are hurting BRS

Restoring the Dignity of the Dead

Rajeev Deshpande

The peace accord with UNLF, the oldest Meitei insurgent group in Manipur, and the Supreme Court’s snub to NGOs delaying the burial of victims can help calm the state down