Rajdeep Sardesai

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The Mandir moment as the Modi moment

In 2014, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) patriarch LK Advani, amid a power struggle with his…

Navigating the fault line of Ram Mandir politics

“It was we Shiv Sainiks who brought down the Babri Masjid in just 17 minutes,…

Chronicles foretold of our exciting times

As a turbulent year draws to a close, and a potentially more chaotic period lies…

With no level-playing field, elections are a mismatch

In electoral politics, “jo jeeta woh sikandar” (whoever wins is king). Six months ago, the…

Cricket to politics, a nation in awe of idols

Nearly two decades ago, a prominent Hindi news channel showcased a flagship cricket show provocatively…

Reversal of roles for BJP, Congress in MP

Is the “new” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a bit like the “old” Congress? And is…

Maratha quota stir is a sign of a state in decline

While joining journalism 35 years ago in Mumbai, a senior colleague offered this advice: “If…

Avoid grandstanding on the war in Gaza

A week is a long time in war and politics. The horrific October 7 terror…

How they took away the spirit of my game

“War Minus the Shooting” is the rather prescient title of a fine book on the…