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Monday, May 20, 2024
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Topic: Democracy

An individual voter is insignificant in our democracy, but a caste vote bank is invaluable

Identity politics can’t be brought to an end through legislation or actions of the election commission, but by endowing the individual with a strong voice.

You did not elect a leader to make stunning speeches: NDTV anchor Ravish Kumar

In this excerpt from his book 'The Free Voice', NDTV anchor Ravish Kumar explains why a dissenting citizen is real strength of a democracy. 

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.

‘Butterfly Politics’ is a mirror to reflect on miles covered for gender equality

Mackinnon’s understanding of concepts of power, privilege and intellectual freedom isn’t just universal, but also prophetic.

For many, Asma Jahangir was the one-stop shop for human rights in Pakistan

A fearless advocate for human rights in Pakistan, the loss of Asma Jahangir will now make people think twice before speaking out.

How BJP started the EVM-tampering murmurs that haunt it today

After the UPA retained power in 2009, it was L.K. Advani who began questioning EVMs, pointing out their discontinuation in Germany and the US.

Talk Point: Nehru’s pragmatic approach to foreign policy will continue to endure

Jawaharlal Nehru was a successful leader of his time. The important thing to remember is the expression “of his time”.

Talk Point: Nothing of Nehru’s vision could endure, he should be placed peacefully in history

Jawaharlal Nehru was not original in his views. He was of a poetic nature, but his views were formed by the liberalism in Europe and Fabian socialism.

TalkPoint: We are isolated from the world of solidarity that Nehru had constructed

We have to sadly recognise that determined efforts have been made by the party in power to erase Nehru's memory from the annals of modern India.

Talk Point: We need a more robust defence of Nehru’s ideas – for us, not for him

The people currently in power never had a say in building up nation post-independence, and it is very unfortunate that they are denigrating Nehru, who laid the foundation

On Camera

Phase 5 is crunch time for BJP—UP will boost INDIA, Maharashtra will clear up real vs fake

Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?