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Topic: Kavita Krishnan

‘Left not fully consistent, coherent about democracy’, says Kavita Krishnan after CPI(M-L) exit

Activist says she wants to pursue 'troubling political questions', which was not possible while being in CPI (M-L). Party denies internal differences.

Smriti Irani’s Unnao update, Prashant Bhushan’s Nirbhaya comparison, & Kiran Bedi on life

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Kavita Krishnan uses old photo to claim Modi & Nitish were laughing after Pulwama

Kavita Krishnan tweeted a photo of Modi and Nitish, who were in Bihar Sunday, sharing a laugh on-stage at an event.

Young, ambitious, and patriarchal

Contrary to commonplace liberal assumptions, young Indians cling to traditional notions when it comes to gender equality, finds a recent survey. But that is not surprising as India is still in the grip of patriarchy, experts say. SANYA DHINGRA

On Camera

CEC Gyanesh Kumar is a constitutional failure. Damage is not procedural, it is existential

Former CEC TN Seshan was feared, formidable & famously outspoken. He was never partisan. In contrast, Gyanesh Kumar has a cavalier disdain, even disrespect, toward the Opposition.

‘Defies logic’: HDFC Bank chair’s abrupt resignation over ‘ethics’ rattles investors

His resignation letter alleged that practices within the bank were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics led to HDFC shares slumping to their lowest since June 2024.

Tracked: How a sailor’s 35-minute workout on deck gave away exact location of French aircraft carrier

A fitness run logged on a Strava‑linked watch by a French sailor has revealed the movement of nuclear‑powered Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.