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Decoding UP’s nexus of crime and politics

In Uttar Pradesh (UP)’s notorious gang wars, even crime is seen through the prism of…

Who will take on Modi in the 2024 elections?

For the last few years, Indian politics has witnessed a long-running saga: KBC or Kaun…

The controversy roiling Parliament is contrived

Long before “foreign soil”, there was the “foreign hand”. At a rally in Kolkata (then…

Indian cricket faces a moment of truth

As player, captain and commentator, there has arguably been no more authoritative voice in Indian…

Why the BJP is reaching out to Christians in the Northeast

In a distant corner of India, a new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to…

Adani row may have limited political impact

Long before Rahul Gandhi, there was VP Singh. The former prime minister (PM) in the…

A new war of narratives in India’s political arena

For almost a decade now, the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s political playbook has…

Governors must act as neutral umpires

In a National Capital with the maximum number of VVIPs, here is an intriguing question:…

A Prayer for 2023

As 2022 draws to a close, its time once again for a prayer for India…

As we bid goodbye to 2022, a prayer for India

As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time again for a prayer for India ahead…