Punjab
Something Is Rotten in Punjab
The politics of patronage practised by the Akali Dal has corrupted an entire state
Why Do Voters Bother?
For three elections in a row, Punjab has seen the same set of politicians make the same promises and deliver the same disappointments. Yet, the voting percentage continues to rise
Sons and Brothers
Punjab elections of the recent past have been the usual Patiala Royals-versus-Badals clash. This time, there is intra-clan rivalry on display as well
New Take on Retirement Benefits
A record number of serving and retired bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab prepare to contest upcoming Assembly elections in the two states next year
The Right Badal
The ouster of Manpreet from the cabinet only shows his cousin Sukhbir is not fit to lead
Losing the Idea of India
Sometimes alienation can be addressed the usual way. Sometimes not. In this rather special case, maybe it’s time to begin all over again: by listening
Raiders of a Different Arc
Last week, India became the champions of circle kabaddi, a game that combines the skills of wrestling, judo and athletics, all at once.
Gone in Thirty Seconds
In rowdy-as-ever Punjab, the spirit of kabaddi trumped the heat, chaos and IPL cricket in a festive celebration of the game.
India This Week
Mulayam May Lose Strength in the RS; Where’s the Thackeray Roar?; A Life of Dissent; Naga Negotiations; The Dera Riots That Could Well Have Been
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