Opinion

Opinion | Identity Crisis: On Aadhaar, Citizenship, And The Right To Vote

While the Supreme Court's recent directive may seem innocuous, it has profound implications. It showcases a potential vulnerability in dealing with 'illegal immigrants' and the 'citizenship' debate.

Opinion | The Rise And Rise Of The BJP Under Modi

The celebrations on Modi's 75th birth anniversary will be spearheaded by a party that is aware that its transformation into the largest political party in the democratic world is the result of a very happy blend: Modi plus Hindutva.

Opinion | Why It's Best To Expect The Unexpected From Israeli Warfare

Since 1967, Israel has acquired a larger-than-life reputation for doing the unexpected and demonstrating colossal audacity.

Opinion | After 2024, Indian Pollsters Must Learn Something About Voters This Year

My lessons from 2024: discount (but don't totally disregard) the pollsters, and keep a sharp eye on politics on the ground. Respect the judgment of voters. In most cases, their instincts aren't way off the mark.

Opinion: 2 Major Take-Aways for BJP from Delhi

Wild utterances of extremist fringe are costing votes, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: Obama Parting Speech Won't do Modi Political Harm

The remarks, like pin-striped suit, are contrived brawls, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: We Cannot Ignore Inflammatory Sermons in Local Mosques

Swapan Dasgupta on the debate around Islamist extremism.

Opinion: Will Sri Lanka Stick To Its "Known Devil"?

Swapan Dasgupta on the big January 8 election for the island.

Opinion: How Modi is Reshaping the BJP

Party's character being changed by Shah-Modi combine, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: Some in RSS Have Profound Distaste for PM

His call for restraint ignored, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: On Tarun Tejpal, Thank God For "Extraneous Noises"

Swapan Dasgupta on sense of entitlement of Mumbai's beautiful people

How Modi Has Changed BJP's Game to Win Big

BJP's political culture has changed unalterably, says Swapan Dasgupta.

Uddhav Thackeray May Have Punched Above His Weight

His gamble could pay off for estranged cousin Raj, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: Opinion: Modi's Two Bold Proclamations In the Very First Hour

The new must be blended with existing systems, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: AAP: The Bubble That Has Just Gone Bust

Media hype and then...nothing, writes Swapan Dasgupta

Opinion: Modi in Amethi, an Amit Shah Master-Move

Swapan Dasgupta on Shah's revival of BJP in Uttar Pradesh.

Varanasi's Muslims and the Modi roadshow

A hesitant response, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

War-rooms and election messages in 2014

Indian politics operates on instinct not surveys, writes Swapan Dasgupta

Opinion: Anticipating Modi's victory are two distinct groups

Narendra Modi has turned the election into a referendum on himself, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Opinion: Jayalalithaa is a hard bargainer

The crucial roles of Mamata, Naveen Patnaik and Jayalalithaa's.