No new vision in BJP manifesto

The document makes the same old promises of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, housing for all and bridging the doctor-patient ratio

What’s the whole talk about doubling farmers’ income?

As the Bharatiya Janata Party promises this in its 2019 election manifesto, it’s imperative to know how doable is it and here’s all …

Simply put: BJP manifesto

Power of the local

Panchayat elections almost contested with the Bihar poll. Is this desirable?

Universal Basic Income explained in less than two minutes

With an eye on the 2019 elections, the BJP-led government may announce a Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme. Under UBI, every citizen, …

Sit up India, start worrying

Start Up India is a niche project that is unlikely to create the kind of job opportunities we need

Is the JNU row a product of cacophony and misplaced nationalism?

Down To Earth Graphic Editor Sorit Gupto's take on the goings on of the past week—dissent, debate and polarisation over the concept of …

India prepares for Kumbh Mela, world’s largest religious gathering, amid COVID-19 fears

Over 5 million people are expected per day on the most auspicious days — April 12, 14 and 21 — for a total of a 100 million …

Simply Put: Two ‘Democracies’

JJP emerges kingmaker in Haryana

JJP, as well as the opposition Congress had promised to deal with agrarian crisis and massive unemployment, especially among the state’s Jats

Decoding Prime Minister Modi’s second win

There is convincing evidence to suggest that Mr. Modi benefits from the well-oiled troll machine of the BJP and the power of social media

Amid cold, heat, suicides, January 26, COVID-19, farmer protests complete 6 months

The farmers protesting on Delhi’s borders observed May 26 as a ‘Black Day’ and vowed to continue the protests

Populism, polemics, pandemic and cadre base helped BJP win Assam: Experts

With its populist schemes and organisational strength, the BJP endeared itself to various segments of Assamese society

Will the farmer benefit from cash support?

A first after many years, farmers are at the centre of political attention. Ahead of the general elections, there is a rush of cash support …

No Water, No Votes

Citizens globally and in India are demanding clean and safe drinking water in return for their votes

Finally, both BJP and Congress manifestos talk climate change

A long way to go, but at least a start for India and its people

Jharkhand bandh: opposition protests against land acquisition amendments

Protests are against the amendments in the land acquisition act, which dilute social impact assessments and consent of the landowners  

Repeal regulations in Lakshadweep immediately: Civil society

Civil society organisations call for immediate recall of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel

'Indian elections will always be unpredictable'

For 25 years, economist Ruchir Sharma has travelled the length and breadth of India analysing voting paterns, sociological landscapes and nuances …

Environmentally conscious former PM Vajpayee no more

Two old timers recall the contributions that Vajpayee made to the field of environmental governance in India

Decision 2022: Will AAP make a difference to Punjab Dalit issues? Watch this space

For the moment, the only thing clear about the verdict is that it reflects a narrative of change rather than continuity in Punjab

‘India needs to look beyond gaushalas to address its stray cattle problem’

India has over five million stray cattle

Experts slam BJP’s manifesto proposal to transfer water from south to north Bengal

The BJP’s proposal to take water from three south-flowing rivers to the northern part of Bengal lacked justification, experts said

Delhi elections: Populism’s twin faces

In the Delhi elections, the Aam Aadmi Party may have benefitted from strategic voting by people who wanted to retain its agenda of welfare …

Verdict 2019: From the politics of inevitability to that of relatability

The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls hold lessons for us all