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Does Modi’s Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Speech’ Reflect Nervousness?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
At an election rally, he said that the opposition would redistribute wealth among “infiltrators” and “those who have many children,” an allusion to Muslims.
Why a Bhutan-India Tourism Meeting Excited Entrepreneurs in Nepal
By Birat Anupam
Bhutan’s embrace of regional tourism could be a major boost for connectivity in the entire BBIN subregion.
Era of Wars Could Complicate Modi’s Moment
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Unlike on Ukraine, in the Israel-Gaza conflict, India has been rendered an outlier in the developing world, where most countries are in solidarity with Palestine.
AI and India’s General Elections
By Saqlain Rizve
Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.
Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel
By Muhsin Puthan Purayil and Nanda Kishore
Both governments recognize that an influx of Indian migrant workers could finally forge a strong people-to-people aspect in India-Israel relations.
Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Trust
By Ajay Gudavarthy
Elections in India represent a paradoxical see-saw between trust and crises of legitimacy.
Why Indians Want Modi Again: Understanding the BJP’s Popularity
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The BJP’s vision for India is more in sync with what most Indians want – an India that is a military and economic power that they can be proud of.
Why Is the BJP Courting Muslims in Assam?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Only a year ago, Chief Minister Sarma proclaimed that the party would not seek the votes of minorities.
Deceived and Deployed: Indian Workers Trapped in Russia’s War
By Nishtha Gupta
The exploitation of Indian workers in Russia highlights the need for a proactive approach by the Indian government to uphold the rights and ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.
Will the BJP Gain a Toehold in Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The party may increase its vote share in these states but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
Once a Fringe Ideology, Hindu Nationalism is Now Mainstream, Thanks to Modi
By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq
Modi has made Hindu nationalism acceptable, even desirable, to a nation of 1.4 billion that for decades prided itself on pluralism and secularism.
BJP Election Manifesto 2024 Focuses on Narendra Modi, Not the Party
By Kavita Chowdhury
The opposition has dismissed the manifesto as a "jumla patra," a document of fake promises.