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Karnataka

Populism At Play

Siddharth Singh

A year of many elections saw India’s freebie fetish push state-level expenditures beyond margins of safety

Going Bust

As reckless populism brings several Opposition-run states close to bankruptcy, more fiscally prudent states have also begun indulging in freebies. Ultimately, it is the voter who has to understand the dangers of dole

Siddaramaiah: The Indefensible

The Siddaramaiah government sinks deeper into the mire of corruption

Local Insertion

Karnataka’s experiment with reservations is a flawed idea

Stain on Siddaramaiah

An alleged land scam poses the gravest threat yet to the Karnataka chief minister

Betting on Bengaluru

Betting on Bengaluru: Women and welfare play key roles in India’s IT capital

A False Divide

South India isn’t necessarily richer than North India

The Local Fix

Why some states force their regional languages onto signboards

The Vernacular Vibe

The enduring aura of architecture without architects

The Price of a Promise

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

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