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?
आम चुनाव 2019 : किसानों की आमदनी दोगुना होने में लग जाएंगे 25 साल
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने सोमवार को भाजपा का घोषणा पत्र जारी किया, 2022 तक किसानों की आमदनी दोगुना कर दी जाएगी, लेकिन क्या यह ...
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 …
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
उत्तर प्रदेश में चुनावी मुद्दा बना आवारा गौवंश
किसान रात दिन जागकर अपने खेतों की रखवाली लाठी डंडे से कर रहा है और सरकार को कोस रहा है
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
महिलाओं ने भारतीय जनता पार्टी को क्यों वोट दिया
2019 के चुनाव ने औरतों की भूमिका को बढ़-चढ़कर रेखांकित किया है। और उन्हें दोबारा फोकस में ला दिया है
क्या एग्जिट पोल हो सकते हैं गलत, जानिए पूरा गणित
आइए, जानते हैं कि आखिरकार ये एजेंसियों कैसे चुनाव सर्वेक्षण करती हैं और किस पार्टी को कितनी सीट मिलेगी, इसका आकलन कैसे होता है
'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
सिक्के का दूसरा पहलू
जम्मू एवं कश्मीर में गडरिया खानाबदोशों के सामने चुनौतियों महज राजनीतिक नहीं हैं। सालों से उनके अस्तित्व के साधनों पर संकट मंडरा रहा है।
Verdict 2019: From the politics of inevitability to that of relatability
The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls hold lessons for us all
चुनाव 2019: पर्यावरण के मुद्दों पर राजनीतिक उदासीनता के लिए दोषी कौन
पर्यावरण को चुनावी मुद्दे बनाने के सवाल पर सिविल सोसायटी लोगों को जागरूक नहीं कर पाई
जनता की उम्मीदों पर खरी नहीं उतरी एनडीए सरकार : सर्वे
संकल्प पत्र जारी करते वक्त प्रधानमंत्री ने 2014 में किए वादे को पूरा करने का दावा किया, लेकिन एडीआर के 2.73 लाख लोगों पर ...
Centre rolls out Agriculture Land Leasing Act, 2016
NITI Aayog's Panagariya wishes to extend the Act to non-agricultural uses as well, which farmer leaders oppose
In India, WhatsApp is a weapon of antisocial hatred
A new challenge has arisen in the form of social media – specifically WhatsApp. Hate speech, disinformation and scary rumors are already …
