It has also been said that the Central Vista running from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate was a reflection of a “colonial ethos”, a legacy that needed to be reversed.

The rebuilding of Delhi: An imperial syndrome?

Many of them want to be remembered by future generations through their legacies -- physical artefacts, splendid buildings and gardens.

11 Oct 2019 5:09 AM

Kashmiris walks past paramilitary troops patrolling a street in Srinagar on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Kashmiris still in shock, preparing for long haul

Contrary to the claims of normality by the government, there is nothing normal in the Kashmir Valley.

26 Sep 2019 12:52 AM

As of now, it seems that except for claiming that Pakistan is building a false narrative, India does not have an effective diplomatic reply to Pakistan.

In J&K war of words, is Pak being cleverer?

After August 5, when India changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has adopted a two-pronged diplomatic strategy to take it on.

12 Sep 2019 12:00 AM

A street in Srinagar wears a deserted look with stones strewn across the road after protests against revocation of Article 370. Central Kashmir DIG Police V.K. Birdi said only minor incidents of violence had occurred in Srinagar on Monday. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

J&K: Why no endgame appears to be in sight

The euphoria in the rest of India about the government’s decisions on J&K also seems to be petering out in the face of increasing economic woes.

29 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

Naga talks hostage to developments in J&K

The constitutional backsliding that began in Jammu and Kashmir is unlikely to have only localised consequences.

14 Aug 2019 1:20 AM

Security personnel stand guard during restrictions in Jammu on Monday. Restrictions and night curfews were imposed in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir as the Valley remained on edge with the authorities stepping up security deployment. (Photo: PTI)

Big J&K changes leave many wild cards in play

The Kashmir Valley is like a pressure cooker, with no safety valve available today.

08 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

An undated image provided by Discovery channel shows PM Narendra Modi featuring in the channel’s popular franchise Man Vs Wild with world renowned survivalist and adventurer Bear Grylls. (Photo: PTI)

Why PM Modi heard the call of the wild

Prime Minister Modi’s macho aura is at the centre of his attempt to push competitors out of the public sphere.

01 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

This law allowed the government the discretion to describe troublesome civil society organisations as “political”, and thus to prevent their access to foreign funding.

Where parties fail, can civil society succeed?

Defending the people and fighting for their rights at the ground level became less and less important.

18 Jul 2019 1:55 AM

One could argue that with the decline of the Congress’ dominance their raison d’etre of anti-Congressism is gone.

Oppn parties unable to reinvent themselves

In India, a number of political parties, it seems, will be even more shortlived. Most of them, unfortunately, are in the Opposition.

04 Jul 2019 12:02 AM

India stares at a crisis of political leadership

The BJP has an advantage in its parliamentary numbers and time is on its side.

20 Jun 2019 1:49 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi during press conferences in their respective party headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Tectonic shift towards a very different India

Rahul Gandhi and the OBC parties offered the protection and continuation of an evolving liberal vision.

25 May 2019 12:03 AM

Prime Minister Modi is not the only one making post-poll outreach even though two phases of polling are still due. (Photo: PTI)

May 23: Is the answer blowing in the wind?

It would have been unthinkable only a few weeks ago that the BJP would even countenance such a possibility.

09 May 2019 12:08 AM

Are RSS, BJP risking their political future?

While the RSS as an organisation may not have backed or conspired to launch terrorist strikes against Muslims.

25 Apr 2019 12:08 AM

Prime Minister Modi’s attempt to leverage the death and bravery of the security forces is nothing short of scandalous. (Photo; AP)

Polls on, but Modi still seeking a grand theme

The government’s claims of muscularity on security issues were punctured by spectacular terrorist attacks in Pathankot, Uri and Pulwama.

11 Apr 2019 5:27 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Why Modi’s chowkidar campaign a non-starter

Prime Minister Modi was packaged as a doer, making decisions and implementing them at an unprecedented pace.

25 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

There is every danger that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may then turn out to be a wasted bullet by a party short on ammunition. (Photo: AP)

Congress, on the back foot, is damaging itself

Now it is being said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will neither contest a Lok Sabha seat nor campaign outside Uttar Pradesh.

15 Mar 2019 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File)

What to do about Pak? Modi’s dilemma grows

The government began its retaliation against Pakistan by withdrawing the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status of Pakistan.

23 Feb 2019 12:44 AM

Naga settlement: So near, and yet so far

But the BJP government at the Centre must also share some of the blame for the delay in the final settlement.

06 Feb 2019 7:08 AM

As opposed to the Prime Minister’s self-projection about his real and imagined achievements, the RSS believes in working silently.

Will Modi remain Sangh’s favourite?

The friction between the RSS and Mr Modi is not over Hindutva per se but more about political functioning.

06 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

No gain for democracy, or for India’s interests

The West has chosen instead to express concern over violence, intimidation and harassment of political opponents before the election.

03 Jan 2019 1:13 AM

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