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Matching 'vibe' alone is not enough, Akalis need a bigger makeover
While there is nothing wrong with political parties trying to understand the new generation, the Akali Dal's problem is deeper than its ability to match the language of the youth
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From T.N. Seshan to Gyanesh Kumar: New controversy tests EC's independence
The Election Commission of India controversy centres on a reported internal split over the Special Intensive Revision exercise, raising serious questions about the institution's credibility
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Lessons from DUSU elections for youth political engagement as ABVP sweeps polls
Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election results show that the established political machinery still holds significant sway over youth sentiment
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Succession uncertainty plagues BSP as Mayawati vies with SP, Congress to woo Dalits
Mayawati considers the Congress a bigger threat to her political survival than the BJP
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Reservations: The new fault line?
The RHA's demands and the government's engagement have ignited a political debate, with opposition parties criticising any potential rollback of reservations, highlighting the sensitive and polarising nature of caste-based affirmative action in India
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BJP's outreach to Gen Z and celebration of Modi's legacy
The first big push on ideology is expected to be around nationalism, an issue on which the BJP has traditionally been comfortable and aggressive, and one that has paid it dividends during elections
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India at 80: When dialogue becomes the last resort
The recent Monsoon Session of Parliament saw significant disruption and a lack of meaningful debate, with bills being passed with minimal discussion and Question Hour drastically reduced
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Lessons from Delhi's protests
The question remains: does anything change, beyond the sloganeering and the immediate political gains?
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Will Punjab produce a different ending for Congress?
Will the move to project Rahul Gandhi as face of Congress unify the party, present a clear alternative to the ruling AAP, and potentially signal a comeback for Congress on the national stage?
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Ram Temple donation theft: Public trust matters as much as public faith
The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation fraud has led to the arrest of eight people, including temple employees, for allegedly siphoning crores of rupees from cash offerings
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How the Tenth Schedule is reshaping India's coalition politics ahead of monsoon session
The TDP and JD(U), both of which played a key role in helping Narendra Modi run a comfortable third term, now find their relative strength reduced, not because of an election result, but because of shifts within other parties
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CJP: A movement or a mood?
What the CJP has done, for now, is give expression to a sentiment that had been simmering below the surface. All eyes will be on Dipke and his team in the coming months to see whether this is more than a safety valve
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Security first, statehood later? ‘Delhi Model’ for Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar is experiencing a major influx of tourists and government officials, yet local political parties are facing challenges as their authority diminishes
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Punjab 2027: Can the BJP plant its flag in the final border state on its radar?
The Bengal elections, in which the BJP invested nearly 15 years of political effort, have given it confidence that it can eventually have its own chief minister in Punjab
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Modi govt turns 12: How the saffron engine pushed India’s regional satraps to reinvent or perish
The pattern is clear in that the national narrative dominates, unless regional parties can offer a better story and come up with a strategy to counter the BJP's aggressive plays
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From regional leaders to BJP chief ministers: Decoding the saffron surge in the East
West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar were often thought to be beyond the BJP's traditional profile, but after years of aggressive and consistent campaigns and engagements, the party checkmated the regional satraps
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Should one bother about exit poll predictions? A coin might do just as well
Political parties praise the numbers when they are favourable and dismiss them when they are not. Exit polls create headlines and television debates, but they also create doubt
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Opposition's quiet strength: How small gestures build political unity
Opposition unity is being forged through gestures of mutual support, like leaders campaigning in other parties' states, which helps maintain coordination in a divided political landscape
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Why Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha could see hardened political lines ahead of delimitation
Rajya Sabha, by virtue of its composition, rarely commands sufficient public attention, yet it plays a crucial role in the passage of legislation and debates
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Fast-tracking women's reservation: A digital census meets a 2011 baseline
Most parties are likely to support women's reservation by 2029 in principle, but want clarity on specific questions
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The weight of a legacy: Nishant Kumar and Bihar's succession hurdle
Nishant Kumar inherits not merely a party, but a political system built almost entirely around his father, Nitish Kumar
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Beyond the ballot: Taranjit Singh Sandhu's new role and shifting landscape of Governor appointments
Taranjit Singh Sandhu's new Delhi role marks a significant transition after his Lok Sabha election bid in Amritsar
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Discharged and unleashed: The new chapter for Arvind Kejriwal
This development sets the stage for Kejriwal’s return to Delhi's political scene, where he is expected to challenge established parties and potentially fragment the opposition
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Grand buildings vs ground realities: The missing public spaces of Delhi
India Gate now has clean toilets and drinking water, welcome upgrades. But picnicking remains prohibited, keeping families at arm's length from what should be their most accessible public space
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More guardrails needed: Forging safeguards for India's next generation in the digital age
Following a spike in digital-related mental health issues, India may have to re-evaluate its digital policy for children, even as it plans to introduce gaming and content creation into schools
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