Thailand’s New PM: From Heiress To ‘Hostage’
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s youngest prime minister, faces immense political risks as she steps into a role shadowed by her family’s...
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Does The Value Of The Olympic Games Still Justify The Cost?
A country doesn’t host the Olympic Games to make a profit. So why do they bother? South Korea held the...
From Delhi To Paris, Did Modi Trigger The Right Wing Wave?
With the Indian election done, the legacy of Narendra Modi’s campaigning and his style of politics finds ground in Europe....
Modi’s Election Slip A Watershed Moment For Indian Politics
During a recent undergraduate class, a student posed a question that has now assumed political salience: “When and why does...
How India’s Politics Is Reshaping International Cricket
India's dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows,...
Can India’s Regional Parties Stop The Narendra Modi Juggernaut?
India’s parliamentary election is no longer the one-horse race many had initially imagined. The National Democratic Alliance, led by Prime...
How Big Money Finances Indian Politics
The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favours or for securing favourable policies for their...
Will Regional Parties Be Able To Stop The Modi Juggernaut?
The battle for India is being fought in the states as the general election turns local. India's parliamentary election is...
Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Trust
Indian democracy is at a crossroads. People are more invested in elections even as they become more sceptical about politicians...
Bollywood Is Playing A Large Supporting Role In India’s Elections
As the largest electorate in history goes to the polls in India from April 19 to June 1, 2024, political...
What Does ‘Peace’ Mean To Israelis?
The months since Hamas’ attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, have been excruciating ones for Israeli peace activists. As the country...
Politics Isn’t For Women? Busting Some Myths
Over the years, India has seen several women leaders in its politics. However, in a nation with a population of...
Why Indian Girls Are Less Engaged In Politics Than Indian Boys
The Big Idea Girls in India report being less interested and engaged in politics than boys and cite fewer opportunities...
‘Attempt To Politicise Indian Army A Dangerous Step’
On Monday, the Congress said the Centre was trying to make use of the Indian Army to carry out its...
There’s Nothing ‘Hindu’ About What BJP Does: Rahul Gandhi
At an interaction with students and academics in Paris, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party...
How India Can Counter Religion In Politics
Less than a year out from a general election, India is in a political flux. The nation is dominated by...
Women As Vote Bank: The Need Of The Hour
There are many women-centric parties in the world and three such in India. The Indian ones are the Womanist Party...
ट्रम्प ने फाइल दबा दी, ब्राज़ील ने जंगल काट दिया, लेकिन गर्मी का जिम्मेदार भारत, रूस और चीन?
अभी हफ्ते भर पहले खबर आई थी कि अमरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प ने जलवायु परिवर्तन पर एक अहम फाइल इसलिए...
An Open Letter To Medha Patkar
Respected Medha ji, Greetings. I've learnt from newspaper reports that you're contesting the Lok Sabha election as a candidate of...
