Madhavankutty Pillai
Why a Uniform Civil Code’s implementation remains improbable
From Mumbai to Tamil Nadu to the Himalayas, soaking in the numerous avatars of the spiritual heart of India
Pushkar Singh Dhami’s decision to formulate uniform personal laws in Uttarakhand conveys an unambiguous message but comes with its own challenges
Reinstating a chief minister who lost his seat is a tricky precedent to set
The bad news is not likely to end soon for Congress. But facing its biggest existential threat, the party leadership continues to be in a state of denial
Modi’s personal touch and women voters played a crucial role in BJP’s victory
It was the ‘double-engine’ magic of Modi-Yogi at work in UP. In the run-up to 2024, the unambiguous message is that leaders like Adityanath will give no quarter to slow-footed rivals
BJP hopes to ride Narendra Modi’s popularity and Pushkar Singh Dhami’s last-minute decisions back to power while Congress thinks it has more than a chance
The dividends of beauty, family, friendship and 25 years of life in the hills