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Universal adult franchise was the greatest experiment in India’s democratic history

In this excerpt, Ornit Shah explains how electoral democracy, shaped by the imagination of bureaucrats, came to life through universal adult franchise.

Justice Markandey Katju on why shoving corruption by judges under the carpet won’t help

In this excerpt from his book Whither Indian Judiciary, Justice Katju talks about his disclosures about the Madras HC corruption, the true facts and what happened.

Manmohan Singh’s critics privately said he was a ‘super-cabinet secretary’ in UPA govt

In this excerpt from 'Ballot: Ten Episodes that Have Shaped India’s Democracy' author Rasheed Kidwai writes about the various battles in the UPA government. 

VD Savarkar: The man credited with creating Hindutva didn’t want it restricted to Hindus

In this excerpt from his book 'Why I Am A Hindu', Congress MP Shashi Tharoor explains Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's vision of Hindutva and how it was closely linked with nationalism. 

Drugs, media frenzy and spirituality: When the Beatles visited Rishikesh

In 1968, the Beatles visited Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh for spiritual learning. They were mobbed by the Indian media when they arrived.

Understanding the renaissance of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya under Narendra Modi

Shashi Tharoor, in his latest book 'Why I Am A Hindu', has explained how Upadhyaya managed to make his brand of nationalism a more acceptable.

Sit girl, in the corner: Across the world, the many proverbs that keep sexism alive

Around the world, through the ages, there have been norms for how women should conduct themselves.

If army & ISI did not misrule Pakistan, its contribution might have rivalled India’s

In this excerpt from his book, author and journalist Steve Coll writes about how Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence has damaged Pakistan and Afghanistan.

How former RSS head M.S. Golwalkar saw India and wanted to treat minorities

In this excerpt from his new book, 'Why I Am a Hindu', Congress MP Shashi Tharoor explains nationalism as RSS leader M.S. Golwalkar saw it. 

What to expect if the Modi govt is inspired by Hindutva to revise India’s Constitution

In this excerpt from his new book, 'Why I Am a Hindu',Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lists what changes can be expected if the Constitution is revised based on Hindutva.

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.