MP elections: Half glass empty for children in manifestos
Here’s an analysis on how inclusive BJP and Congress are about matters concerning citizens who are supposed to be mature voters once they …
Twenty20: Can Kerala’s experiment in corporate-led panchayats be trusted
Twenty20, which established a corporate panchayat in Kerala in 2015, has expanded its reach during the local body polls this year. How …
Panchayat polls in West Bengal in July
Bitter fight between election commission and state government ends; questions over bureaucratic interference in Panchayat matters remain
Congress manifesto promises subsidised foodgrain to 7.3 million people
Fears of a ‘COVID-19 apocalypse’ grow as Bengal votes in last phase
Experts urge identification, isolation and testing in areas reporting most cases
Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads, survival of Amazon rainforest — elections in Brazil, Peru could be a turning point
A victory for sustainability, conservation and culture in Brazil could resonate across political borders into Peru and the other seven countries …
Trump and Biden clash in debate: Experts react on court, race and election integrity
In a presidential debate September 29, 2020, Trump frequently interrupted and spoke over his challenger, Biden told Trump to “shut up”&…
Illegal mining forces Raniganj residents to eat now and die tomorrow
Villages in Asansol-Raniganj coal belt, which go to polls on April 29, 2019, stand on precarious land that might collapse any day, but the …
West Bengal’s tea-tribe voters have a jumbo problem
Workers in Majherdabri tea estate say no candidate is addressing their fear of elephant attacks
LDF’s handling of COVID-19 in Kerala helped it retain power
The policies of Pinarayi Vijayan and KK Shailaja especially endeared the bloc to Kerala voters
Viral campaigns: COVID-19 norms openly flouted at political rallies in West Bengal amid surge
Large crowds packed tents, narrow lanes in West Bengal as India went from one grim COVID-19 milestone to another in April
2020 US polls: How Democrats plan to tackle climate change
None of the major candidates’ plans go far enough to enhance global climate action and is unlikely to enable full and rapid decarbonisation …
High court notice to Haryana on new criteria for panchayat elections
The court had earlier stayed the decision to make academic qualifications more stringent
Trump starts withdrawing US from WHO
Withdrawal process to take at least a year, will be effective from July 6, 2021
Andhra panchayat polls in end-July
The elections were delayed for two years due to legal battle over reservation issues
(Electoral) promises to keep
Political parties have released ‘promises’ in the run-up to elections in 5 states; Will voters buy them?
'We will work to free Delhi of pollution and improve civic amenities'
After a fortnight of uncertainty that followed assembly-election results in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party is finally set to form the government. …
In Karnataka, politics has led to the effective ‘invisiblisation’ of farmers
All political parties in Karnataka continue to represent the interests of the feudal class, including those of the large farmers who constitute a …
COVID-19 update: India education ministry cancels board exams for Class X
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Delhi transport minister Kailash Gehlot test positive for virus
West Bengal platform demands green focus in poll agendas, releases charter of environmental issues
Politicians acknowledge environmental shortcomings but deflect responsibility to public; BJP MP advises against expecting significant action from …
Congress manifesto: right to health is next on agenda
Grand old party of India renews some old promises and makes some new ones, but will Congress live up to its promises if it wins a third term?
Congress promises Rs 72,000 per year minimum income for poor
Calling it the Nyaya scheme, Rahul Gandhi said it will be an extension of UPA government’s flagship MGNREGS
Drought-prone Banda district awaits the shower of poll promises
Poverty, hunger and deprivation plaguing the Bundelkhand region hardly become a poll issue
Jharkhand polls: Naxalite-affected areas record high voter turnout in phase 2
Campaigning efforts of the Election Commission of India and political parties behind high voter turnout
Rights without benefits
Over 1.3 million tribals and forest dwellers have got rights over the land they had been using for years under the Forest Rights Act. This can, …