Indian democracy’s tryst with trust
Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis
India’s unhealthy patent amendments
Despite strong pleas, the Modi regime has changed the rules to impose a cost on those who challenge faulty patents
Environment in elections: Will climate change alter voting dynamics in Ladakh?
Scientists, journalists and others are confident that warning signs in the cold desert & Sonam Wanghchuk’s fast have made environment a …
Watch: What do electoral bonds disclose about violators of India’s environmental norms?
At least four of the major donors were associated with projects that violated environmental norms, snatched away tribal rights
2024 Lok Sabha polls: With almost 50% electorate, women voters to drive elections this year
In recent times, women-based welfare schemes have played a major role in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh polls
Simply put: BJP manifesto
Power of the local
Panchayat elections almost contested with the Bihar poll. Is this desirable?
Karnataka Polls 2023: Revenge of the common man?
DTE coverage of the legislative assembly elections in Karnataka
Simply Put: Two ‘Democracies’
Budget 2015 proves a dampener for climate action
Finance minister talks about Clean Energy Fund, but forgets crop insurance
Finally, both BJP and Congress manifestos talk climate change
A long way to go, but at least a start for India and its people
‘India needs to look beyond gaushalas to address its stray cattle problem’
India has over five million stray cattle
Verdict 2019: From the politics of inevitability to that of relatability
The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls hold lessons for us all
BJP manifesto taps public discontent over inflation, power bills
Assembly Polls 2023: ‘Laadli Behna’ secret weapon that won Madhya Pradesh for BJP, say analysts
Women have traditionally voted Congress in Madhya Pradesh; Laadli Behna changed that
Political parties try to bank on women’s electoral strength
Political parties try to woo women voters by making a range of promises
Madhya Pradesh: Opposition forms shadow cabinet to monitor BJP government
Despite having no constitutional status, the idea is gaining popularity in India
Election 2014: AAP loses Bhavnagar, fight against nuclear plant gets tougher
BJP, which wants the country to generate more and more nuclear power, has won the seat
BJP manifesto repeats promises of Congress, AAP
But with better delivery systems and institutional reforms
(Electoral) promises to keep
Political parties have released ‘promises’ in the run-up to elections in 5 states; Will voters buy them?
Foodgrains from the Centre to states fell by almost four million tonnes in last three years: Data
Distribution was less than release in at least 15 states
Divided colours of Maharashtra irrigation scam papers
Truth behind irrigation mess yet to unravel
West Bengal staring at COVID-19 spike by end of election season, warn experts
Kolkata and North 24 Parganas worst-hit in ongoing surge of infections
Interim Budget 2019: Renewable energy plans on hold till full budget
Lots of hints dropped but no concrete proposal
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