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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla during a meeting, in Shimla, on Wednesday. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Himachal turmoil doesn't augur well for democracy

Orchestrated defections challenge the essence of democracy, prompting questions about political integrity and...

29 Feb 2024 12:00 AM IST

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/booksart/book-review-not-long-ago-democracy-was-almost-snuffed-out-in-dhaka-889423

Not long ago, democracy was almost snuffed out in Dhaka

The book traces the history of Bengal from ancient times to the birth and progress of Bangladesh

14 April 2024 8:49 PM IST

Hamid Ansaris second five-year term as the vice-president ends on Thursday. (Photo: AP/File)

Democracy survives: When loss' isn't defeat'

Today India is deeply polarised, fractured and an increasingly fragmented polity with an ongoing consolidation of the...

17 Aug 2017 12:35 AM IST

A boy waves the Indian tri-colour flags at Mehrangarh Fort road on the eve of Independence Day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

India@70: Let's get the basics right

Democracy is a modern system of governance and organising the State and society.

15 Aug 2017 12:00 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: PTI)

People have to fight fear: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Says efforts must be made for establishing a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

14 July 2017 1:38 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

CM Mamata Banerjee pulls up Darjeeling cops

Expresses concerns over deteriorating law & order ahead of civic polls.

30 March 2017 3:40 AM IST

Protests were also reported from Agra when Rani Pakshkalika Singh, who joined the BJP last week, was named as candidate from Bah constituency.

360 degree: Regaining the nation through nationalism

The sickening casteist polity that survived on my constituency is my nation' must end in the interest of the nation.

19 March 2017 2:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with award winners after presenting trophies during the Prime Ministers NCC Rally. (Photo: AP)

Unity is cornerstone of India's strength: Prime Minister at NCC Rally

Modi also exhorted youngsters at the rally to download the BHIM app and contribute to a cashless economy.

28 Jan 2017 5:01 PM IST

US President Barack Obama. (Photo: AP)

Obama heads to Athens after Trump's shock win

Obama tried to reassure worried allies, stressing that dismantling or unravelling such agreements was not easy.

15 Nov 2016 11:58 AM IST

Indian dedicated equity funds have started receiving fresh inflows from global investors.

Parties get 15 days more to file overseas funds details

AAP alleged that the Centre's move was a clear case of political witch-hunt and that it was very dangerous for...

18 May 2017 7:13 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: Representational Image)

Courts can't be the final solution in a democracy

The tendency to rush to the court reflects on the distrust of democratic institutions.

22 March 2017 2:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Constructive criticism strengthens democracy: PM on NDA's 3 years

The prime minister said he believes that in a democracy, a government must present its report card to the people.

28 May 2017 1:31 PM IST