politics
The Rahul Plan
Jatin Gandhi
In the electoral fray of Uttar Pradesh, the Congress led by Rahul Gandhi aims to win over major Dalit sub-castes disenchanted with Mayawati.
Downsizing Manmohan
As the Sonia Gandhi chaired National Advisory Council resurfaces, India’s Prime Minister finds his policy formulation space suddenly cramped.
Dissecting a Dynasty
South Asian politics is the politics of the family. And never before have we got such a view from the inside. It’s what gives this book its wider relevance.
Heir Reluctant
Fatima Bhutto on the Disneyfication of the family graveyard and why she likes to steer clear of politics.
Maya Plays with Fire
The BSP leader’s latest effort to woo Muslims as part of her new electoral formula is raising the communal temperature in UP.
The more things change…
Party president Nitin Gadkari has set up a new team to revive the BJP, but if the party needed a break from the past, this is certainly not it.
Matua Millions for Mamata
A 12.5 million-strong sect in Bengal has ditched the Left and might vote en bloc for Didi because their guru wants them to.
India Will Never Be the Same Again
Don’t underestimate its impact. The Women’s Reservation Bill could prove as significant as the Mandal reservations in altering India’s political landscape.
Uniformed Mess
The Maoist attack on EFR’s camp at Silda has stirred more trouble for the beleaguered West Bengal government. It is the long-neglected EFR that is now threatening to revolt against the state.
The BJP Ultimatum
The principal opposition party’s Indore conclave signalled an RSS-induced resolve to put their house in order and broaden the party’s vote base.
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