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Opinion | Rishi Sunak: Up The Creek Without A Paddle

Andrew Whitehead | Thursday April 04, 2024

Now and again the political tide turns so decisively against an incumbent government that there's little the ruling party can do. It happened a decade ago with the Congress in India, and today, it's UK's Rishi Sunak staring at a crushing wipeout.

Opinion | With Kejriwal's Arrest, Opposition Gets A Poll Plank On A Platter

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday April 04, 2024

he issue has united the opposition, with the INDIA bloc holding a protest rally at the capital's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, demanding a level playing field and the release of arrested leaders.

Opinion | US Presidential Polls: Trump or Biden, India's Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

Elizabeth Roche | Wednesday April 03, 2024

Under Joe Biden, ties have seen a consolidation in areas like strategic technology and defence. And while Trump has been variously described as "transactional" and "whimsical", India has successfully navigated a Trump presidency in the past.

Opinion | Telangana: Congress Is Upbeat, But A Bipolar Fight With BJP Looms

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday April 03, 2024

The exodus of leaders from the BRS and the national character of the polls may turn the election into a bipolar contest between the Congress and BJP, which is hoping to bag the anti-Congress vote lying with the BRS.

Opinion | Ukraine's India Outreach, And The Search For New Friends

Harsh V. Pant | Tuesday April 02, 2024

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba paid a visit to India last week during which the two sides agreed to restore the level of cooperation that existed prior to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Opinion | Elections 2024: Why Gujarat Continues To Be BJP's Fortress

Bharti Mishra Nath | Tuesday April 02, 2024

In terms of governance and ideology, the people in the state continue to trust Modi and the BJP far more than any other party. That is the sense one gets after talking to multiple stakeholders.

Opinion | India's Growing Defence Needs Can Force It To Make A Tough Choice Soon

Benjamin Tkach, Vasabjit Banerjee | Tuesday April 02, 2024

India needs more sophisticated technology than what Russia can offer today. There is now a complex choice that it has avoided making for years: rely on Western states led by the US or on an increasingly inconsistent Russia.

Opinion | How 'Victim' Mindset, Lack Of Narrative Is Hurting The INDIA Bloc

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday April 01, 2024

At the Ramlila Maidan rally on Sunday, the INDIA bloc presented no narratives to counter the Modi government's policies, nor was an alternative agenda put on the table. Instead, what was apparent was a 'victim' mindset.

Opinion | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A Tale Of 'Friendly Contests'

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Monday April 01, 2024

With just days to go for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, it seems increasingly likely that many alliance partners will field candidates against each other. Friendly contests and strategic manoeuvres continue to shape the political landscape in India.

Opinion | For India's Drone Challenges, Lessons From The Agni-V Feat

R.K. Narang | Sunday March 31, 2024

While the success of the Agni missile programme showcases the potential and capabilities of DRDO scientists, the not-so-remarkable journey in UAV development programmes necessitates introspection.

Opinion | Elections 2024: Why Brand Modi Is Unlikely To Fizzle Out Anytime Soon

Amitabh Tiwari | Saturday March 30, 2024

The difference between the NDA and the INDIA bloc is, in the truest sense, Brand Modi.

Opinion | Ashoka University Protests: On Casteism And Appeals Against It

Sumit Baudh | Saturday March 30, 2024

We must be able to differentiate between brute forces that perpetuate casteism and humble appeals against it

Opinion | Why BJP Faces An Uphill Battle In Karnataka, Its 'Gateway' To South

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday March 29, 2024

The alliance with the JD(S) is facing turbulence, and the Congress government's implementation of its promised guarantees is threatening to sway voters towards the grand old party in general elections

Opinion | Elections 2024: The Growing Relevance Of India's Backroom Strategists

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday March 28, 2024

Elections are fought no longer only on emotions, issues and ideology. They are powered by technology today, by savvy professionals who have the capability to swing results.

Book Excerpt | How Online Campaigns Shape Voting Patterns In India

Sanjeev Singh | Thursday March 28, 2024

The Singh-Srivastava Vote Predictor measures the engagement that politicians and political parties receive on Twitter and correlates this online engagement with a predictive vote share offline.

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