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Rethinking the woman voter: A growing force reshaping India's politics

In Bihar Nitish Kumar has reaped a huge dividend from the votes of women over the years, especially from low-income groups

Najma Heptulla: A trailblazer in Indian politics with a life full of firsts

From a privileged childhood to shaping inclusivity in public service, Dr Heptulla's journey defied stereotypes and left a lasting legacy

Indian diaspora influence in US policy, politics rising: Milan Vaishnaw

Says from majoritarianism and caste divides to concerns about democracy and inequality, the Indian American scene is much more cacophonous now

Manmohan Singh: Understated politician who could pull off impossible tasks

He ran a coalition, managing Congressmen who both considered themselves senior to him and swore by another power centre

We tried to close door that caused corruption: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

The Himachal Pradesh government raised milk procurement prices from Rs 38 to Rs 45 and that of buffalo milk from Rs 38 to Rs 55 per litre this April

Bold but flawed: CM Sukhu's governance under scrutiny in Himachal

Sukhu was brimming with ideas when he took office. His slogan was "vyavastha parivartan" (institutional change)

Opposition's impeachment bid against Dhankhar: Symbolism or strategy?

Injured egos may rile them, but they cannot justify the Opposition's move to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar

A Maverick in Politics: Profound, truthful, and no-holds-barred like Aiyar

From this book we learn of the trials and tribulations of an MP who wants, in all sincerity, to junk caste and class and just "develop" his constituency

No Opposition in state, but Sikkim CM Tamang faces environmental challenges

CM Prem Singh Tamang leads a state without Opposition in the Assembly, but faces dual challenges of ecological crises and sustainable development

Roughhousing in Karnataka: BJP's deepest division in the opposition

The BJP may be in the Opposition in many states, but nowhere is it as divided as it is in Karnataka

Sukhbir Badal to face religious censure: Will Akali Dal chart a new path?

Sukhbir Singh Badal will receive 'punishment' from religious authorities for his acts as chief minister of Punjab. The question is whether a reinvention of Badal and the Akali Dal will follow

Manipur story gets bigger as Conrad Sangma withdraws support to state govt

By withdrawing support from the government, Conrad Sangma has stood up to be counted in the eyes of the Kuki-Zo. Whether that matters is a proposition yet to be tested

PM Modi at VfB Stuttgart summit: India, Germany up their game in Europe

From football and education to defence, the two countries are looking at deeper engagement in new areas

Rajdeep Sardesai's book decodes 2024 polls through many unknown stories

So why was the BJP's performance sub-optimal and how did the Opposition Congress and other parties improve their parliamentary tally?

The truth behind the rhetoric: India still holds influence, allies nearby

Of course, the elephant in the South Asia room continues to be China. But a strategy of containment that goes beyond banning apps is in place in the neighbourhood

Forensic probe all set to boost conviction rate in serious crime cases

With BNS making such investigation mandatory in serious crime cases that attract seven years' imprisonment or above, more and more criminals are likely to be brought to justice in the next five years

Govt job crisis: Congress poll promise hits caste hurdle in Telangana

Recruitment to Telangana state civil services has turned into political battleground. Aditi Phadnis tracks issue in a state where employment (govt jobs) was a central point during formation

Triple test for Siddaramaiah: Bypoll results may impact CM's standing

Mr Siddaramaiah was welcomed into the Congress -- along with a handful of Assembly members, all of whom had to be accommodated in subsequent elections

Nationalism and Hindutva: A new era in Indian politics gets explored

In 2019, Hindutva yielded rich results for the BJP. But why did the nationalism plank produce suboptimal results in 2024?

Tribal identity takes poll position as both, JMM and BJP trying to woo them

Soren government's nod to form a panel to study plight of tribals of Jharkhand staying in Assam and other states has sparked debates, even as both JMM and BJP claim to protect tribal rights