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Manifestos must harp on laws for gender friendly urban work spaces
May 06, 2019

Manifestos must harp on laws for gender friendly urban work spaces

Several of India’s current laws ostensibly help women succeed in the workplace, but actually have the opposite effect of impeding growth and equalit

2019 चुनाव: बिना फ़्री स्पीच के फ़्री वोट?
May 01, 2019

2019 चुनाव: बिना फ़्री स्पीच के फ़्री वोट?

अगर चुनाव सच में लोकतंत्र का महापर्व है तो हमें ये पूछना च

Promises behind the National Register of Citizens of India: Issues and challenges
Apr 30, 2019

Promises behind the National Register of Citizens of India: Issues and challenges

The BJP’s electoral fortunes in the ongoing elections will be a pivotal determinant in the implementation of the NRC across the country.

Can the 2019 elections resolve India’s growth headwinds?
Apr 26, 2019

Can the 2019 elections resolve India’s growth headwinds?

India’s economic future faces two imminent headwinds. The 2019 elections cannot solve them if priorities focus on immediacy over the long run. Creat

Why Indian democracy is underrated
Apr 26, 2019

Why Indian democracy is underrated

Despite having many dysfunctional bureaucratic institutions, no one has questioned the legitimacy of the Election Commission in holding free and fair

Political funding: How BJP and Congress compete for every piece of the pie
Apr 25, 2019

Political funding: How BJP and Congress compete for every piece of the pie

In 2018, the ruling party collected as much as 95% of the donations routed through the electoral bonds.

The Muslim factor in general elections
Apr 20, 2019

The Muslim factor in general elections

There are many factors making the 2019 general elections a bit tricky, open and unpredictable. Muslim voting pattern is one such factor.

The ‘China Debate’ in Australia: Implications for the 2019 Federal elections and Australian foreign policy
Apr 17, 2019

The ‘China Debate’ in Australia: Implications for the 2019 Federal elections and Australian foreign policy

The most striking aspect of Australia’s ‘China Debate’ today revolves around the issue of political donations with claims that China is seeking

Will governance issues influence poll outcomes in J&K?
Apr 16, 2019

Will governance issues influence poll outcomes in J&K?

Economic development is held to be synonymous with the provision of infrastructure, especially roads, hospitals and educational institutions. Job crea

चुनाव में मोदी के लिए क्यों फादेमंद है राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा का मुद्दा
Apr 16, 2019

चुनाव में मोदी के लिए क्यों फादेमंद है राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा का मुद्दा

चुनाव में प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को राष्ट्रीय सुरक्�

Election promises, real issues and narratives
Apr 11, 2019

Election promises, real issues and narratives

Better employment opportunities, better health care and schools, availability of safe drinking water are top three voters’ priorities followed by th

इज़रायल के चुनावों में गोलान का प्रत्यक्ष प्रभाव
Apr 10, 2019

इज़रायल के चुनावों में गोलान का प्रत्यक्ष प्रभाव

रणनीतिक रूप से बेहद महत्वपूर्ण गोलान हाइट्स पर जिसका भी �

BJP manifesto outlines Modi’s vision of Indian nation
Apr 10, 2019

BJP manifesto outlines Modi’s vision of Indian nation

The BJP manifesto promises to launch a set of initiatives that include "Jal Jivan Mission” under which a special programme will be introduced to ens

Financing elections in India: A scrutiny of corporate donation
Apr 09, 2019

Financing elections in India: A scrutiny of corporate donation

How are corporates/businesses funding political parties in India? Where do major political parties stand in terms of donations from corporates and bus

Congress promise of monthly income to poor: A game changer or a recipe for economic disaster?
Mar 29, 2019

Congress promise of monthly income to poor: A game changer or a recipe for economic disaster?

The Indian National Congress's promise of guaranteed minimum income (NYAY) has shifted the narrative surrounding the general elections back to economi

Emerging electoral dynamics after Pulwama tragedy
Mar 05, 2019

Emerging electoral dynamics after Pulwama tragedy

The Pulwama tragedy has set in an electoral dynamic that is sure to affect the outcome of the general elections that are due to be held in April-May t

Maldives: Advantage MDP, but possibilities still in parliament polls
Feb 26, 2019

Maldives: Advantage MDP, but possibilities still in parliament polls

The MDP did not seem to suffer from poll fatigue, even months after the presidential elections as a high number of them voted in the MDP primaries, to

Coming elections may be bitter and dirty
Feb 20, 2019

Coming elections may be bitter and dirty

It is difficult to predict which party’s political strategy will succeed.

Can Priyanka Gandhi bring back ‘good old days’ for Congress?
Feb 11, 2019

Can Priyanka Gandhi bring back ‘good old days’ for Congress?

The next general elections are a litmus test for both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Budget 2019: A trimurti of troikas
Feb 01, 2019

Budget 2019: A trimurti of troikas

It is a budget whose politics overrides its economics, whose economics plays with politics, and whose pitch is sharply focused on Elections 2019.

Budget 2019: A trimurti of troikas
Feb 01, 2019

Budget 2019: A trimurti of troikas

It is a budget whose politics overrides its economics, whose economics plays with politics, and whose pitch is sharply focused on Elections 2019.

Should parties announce PM candidates?
Jan 29, 2019

Should parties announce PM candidates?

The knowledge and understanding of the past and the fundamental of democratic practice do not put any constraints on political parties to declare thei

The priorities for Sheikh Hasina, post election
Jan 14, 2019

The priorities for Sheikh Hasina, post election

For Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, some seriously onerous tasks are out there which require swift and sophisticated handling.

New formulas to win battle 2019
Jan 04, 2019

New formulas to win battle 2019

In a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to equip party cadres and leaders with a set of arguments and answers to defend his governme

Federal Front: Prospects and challenges
Dec 29, 2018

Federal Front: Prospects and challenges

Undoubtedly, there is both scope as well as a need for a third front. However, there are many inherent contradictions for such a front to succeed.

The last round of state elections before 2019: Four trends and takeaways
Dec 11, 2018

The last round of state elections before 2019: Four trends and takeaways

As for the Congress, how it chooses its governments and its allies henceforth is crucial.

Bangladesh elections: Blurred ideologies and lack of idealism
Dec 06, 2018

Bangladesh elections: Blurred ideologies and lack of idealism

Excitement around the elections is intense, but that in no way ignores the issues which have been rearing their heads in these past couple of weeks.

Increasing unemployment a major challenge
Nov 29, 2018

Increasing unemployment a major challenge

The reasons for the rise in unemployment are many.

Issues that worry Madhya Pradesh voters
Nov 23, 2018

Issues that worry Madhya Pradesh voters

Both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh are battling on development plank, offering slew of populist measures for the St

कश्मीर चुनाव: नई हक़ीक़त
Nov 16, 2018

कश्मीर चुनाव: नई हक़ीक़त

कश्मीर घाटी में, कुल वोटिंग बेहद ही कम महज़ 4.3 फ़ीसदी हुई। �