Politics
Why India’s Recent Election Results Demand Rigorous Scrutiny of the Electoral Process and ECI Neutrality
As you read this, the results of the latest Assembly elections are already old hat. And there has been the predictable flood of analysis. It is astonishing that, but for a few excellent exceptions, most narratives are being written or relayed across media platforms as if these elections were held in a pristine vacuum. The…
Vijay’s TVK Victory Signals a New Phase in Tamil Nadu Politics
Vijay’s films are predictable. The hero wins against all odds. The villain or villains, no matter how powerful, lose. Generously peppered with racy action sequences, punch dialogues, catchy songs, and item numbers, a Vijay film ticks all the boxes required for a hit, and he has been one of the most bankable actors in Tamil…
Modi UAE Visit 2026 and India’s Foreign Policy Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd during a roadshow on the occasion of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple, in Gir Somnath on May 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: @InfoGujarat-X/ANI Vassal King Narendra Modi, defeater of democracy, vanquisher of electoral fair play, and…
CBI Director Appointment: Why the CJI’s Seat Fails India
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s dissent on the night of May 12, over the procedure followed for choosing the next CBI Director, brings a harsh spotlight not just on the selection process but also on the participation of the third member on the selection committee: the Chief Justice of India. The judge’s seat in the…
West Bengal 2026: BJP Win and Bengal’s Violence Economy
On May 4, 2026, when the news confirmed the BJP’s historic 207-seat mandate in West Bengal, the sociopolitical climate in Kolkata was marked by a high level of anxiety. Rather than celebrations, clashes erupted all over the State in the tradition of violence that has plagued Bengal after every election. Trinamool Congress offices were attacked…