Topic: Indian Democracy
How long till Modi’s Hindutva politics completely robs Brand India of its democracy bonus
Hyper-nationalist Hindutva politics cashes on India’s democratic credentials for external recognition and weakens those institutions and values within.
We the people must save the software of Indian democracy beyond BJP-Congress whataboutery
The shame of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s Rajya Sabha nomination must make us go beyond the present political moment and question our institutions.
Am I a closet Sanghi for mourning demise of an RSS man? Something’s terribly wrong: Tharoor
My more than 30 years of being at odds with BJP and the Hindutva movement was irrelevant to my critics. For them, I had revealed my 'true colours'.
‘Erosion of civil liberties’ — India falls ten places to rank 51 on democracy index 2019
India's overall democracy score also falls since 2018. Democracy Index by Economist Intelligence Unit compares political systems of 165 countries & 2 territories.
What Modi’s India must learn from Aristotle and Plato’s warning against demagogues
Hate is a powerful tool for a demagogue who, Plato said, is threat to democracy. India’s majority and its yearning for equality is the solution.
Indians need to stop blindly respecting things, says comedy group Aisi Taisi Democracy
The comedy group highlighted the hypocrisy in Indian society and the importance of pushing the envelope when it comes to humour.
‘India Social’ book review: How social media has shaped many facets of Indian democracy
Ankit Lal’s book takes the reader on a chronological journey of major events that took shape on social media platforms.
Why French President Macron’s clash of civilisations with Islam is misguided
Macron seems oblivious to a deepening problem at home: The old French model, which claimed to be superior to all social systems, is unsuited to an increasingly multi-ethnic society.
Revival in demand & business activity push Indian economy’s animal spirits up in September
Economists attributed the recovery to pent-up demand after a strict lockdown imposed in March hit the consumption of goods and services.
Defence
China lacks ‘honest intent’, be prepared for any eventuality, Rajnath Singh tells Army
Speaking in Delhi, the Defence Minister told military commanders that the government will strongly back reforms in the armed forces including setting up of theatre commands.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.