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The allegory of the unlikely dissenter

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- It is hard to tell why she caught our attention, as a journalist friend and I stood on the road across Gate No.1 of Palika Bazaar, the underground market of Connaught Place. She ... और पढ़ें


Why is the Modi government so paranoid of a protest?

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- On October 10, the day the Cockroach Janta Party called for a protest at Jantar Mantar, the ambience in Lutyens' Delhi was only a shade less than that experienced during the 2020... और पढ़ें


CPI (ML)'s Bihar findings of rigging show why Gyanesh Kumar's resignation is not enough

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- A day before protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar erupted in New Delhi and Mumbai on October 2, yet another allegation of election riggi... और पढ़ें


Uttarakhand's UCC has weakened women's inheritance rights

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently threatened to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all the States governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance before 2029. B... और पढ़ें


The rise of vegetarian fundamentalism

New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- Decades ago, when I was earning my spurs at a newspaper, late journalist Mohan Ram recounted an anecdote of former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao admonishing bureaucrats for writi... और पढ़ें


Caste in the season of the cockroaches

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- In this season of the cockroach, the ironic identity Gen Z citizens have embraced, caste has emerged as a threat to their unity and vibrancy. The possibility of caste dividing th... और पढ़ें


Will Abhirup Paul meet the fate of Surendra Gadling, Umar Khalid, and Sharjeel Imam?

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Abhirup Paul is a name that has little recall value. Note down his name, because he's likely to be the next Surendra Gadling or the next Umar Khalid or the next Sharjeel Imam-the... और पढ़ें


Rahul Gandhi's rise is inversely proportional to Modi's decline

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was once "Pappu", derided for his political naivety and trolled mercilessly. He is now the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), leading the charge against... और पढ़ें


The Gen Z is watching the Supreme Court

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhausted the patience of Gen Z citizens, who found the gap between his narrative of building a new, better India and the desperation of living the In... और पढ़ें


How the cockroaches have reimagined India

New Delhi, July 27 -- In India's first successful Gen Z movement, inspired by the Cockroach Janta Party, one can read a reimagining of India. The protesters weren't slavishly respectful of the Indian ... और पढ़ें