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Topic: Hindutva

Delivered on Hindutva, failed on development: Coastal Karnataka sticks with BJP despite a half-kept promise

BJP, which won 16 of 19 seats in coastal Karnataka in 2018, has dropped many of its sitting MLAs. Modi’s brand of Hindutva & development has wide appeal in coastal & Malnad districts.

Hindutva’s most formidable opponent — caste census. Why didn’t Congress govts push for it?

The caste census could result in a significant shift in the existing power dynamics, political representation. BJP, Congress may not be willing to risk such a change.

SubscriberWrites: Congress is also trying the saffron route, but India needs a strong Opposition

Congress must rethink their strategies now and fight for real issues that impact the nation, writes Amarendra Mohanty.

Prashant Kishor is right. Modi’s nationalist pitch makes him undefeatable, not Hindutva

Easy for intellectuals to laugh at Modi's nationalist claims. But it is silly to dismiss them. Because the truth is that this strategy is working.

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar gets 14-day jail for ‘offensive’ tweet on Hindutva

Actor was arrested by Seshadripuram police in Bengaluru Tuesday after a complaint was filed for his tweet, which said Hindutva was built on lies.

SubscriberWrites: How Hindutva allows a section of women to claim space within its ideology

The most 'disturbing' and powerful effect of Hindutva on women has been the widespread participation of women in riots and violent demonstrations, writes Gaurang Singh.

Ram temple, mutts & shrines — Hindutva push in Bommai govt budget as Karnataka heads to polls

Chief minister presented budget worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore amid chants of 'liar liar' by Congress leaders, who had flowers tucked to their ears in protest against ‘fraudulent’ budget.

Polls in view, KCR launches his 2nd big temple project — ‘can allot Rs 1,000 cr’

Political analysts explain the CM’s move will help counter BJP’s Hindutva push in an election year. Economic factors will benefit local people as well, they assert.

From scientific fervour to social reform, a new book brings out little known facets of Hindutva

Aravindan Neelakandan uses history, sociology, politics, and science as tools to analyse the many facets of Hindutva in his 816-page book.

Pathaan is not just any other Hindi movie. It’s a battle for India

Given the frenzy of Hindutva right's boycott campaign, many believed that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan had flopped even before it was released. We are seeing how wrong they were.

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6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.