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India’s Smart New Electorate

By Abhirup Bhunia

October 08, 2014

Recent electoral turnarounds show a steep learning curve for populist politicians.

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January 04, 2014

AAP: Activism Becomes Authority in Delhi

The AAP’s electoral success is an inspiration for activists everywhere. Now it has to govern.

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AAP: Activism Becomes Authority in Delhi

December 20, 2013

Indian Parliament Passes Anti-Graft Bill: Is Legislation the Answer to Corruption?

India's mainstream national parties see the new legislation as an attempt to neutralize the influence of the AAP.

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Indian Parliament Passes Anti-Graft Bill: Is Legislation the Answer to Corruption?

November 06, 2012

Big Names in India: Unknowns Globally

Anna Hazare, Narendra Modi, and Arvind Kejriwal may be well known inside India. Not so in South Korea.

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Big Names in India: Unknowns Globally

August 31, 2012

Team Anna Leaders Square Off

With the group now dissolved, two of its senior members look to settle old scores with each other.

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Team Anna Leaders Square Off

August 15, 2012

Singh Speaks on India's Independence Day

The Prime Minister outlines his goals for India’s future.

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Singh Speaks on India's Independence Day

August 14, 2012

UPA’s Ramdev Challenge

Although he was dismissed by the governing coalition, Baba Ramdev has the opposition’s backing.

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UPA’s Ramdev Challenge

August 02, 2012

'Team Anna' Declares Political Ambitions

Can Anna Hazare provide a political alternative to the people of India?

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'Team Anna' Declares Political Ambitions

July 31, 2012

Team Anna: A House Divided?

Are Hazare and his aide’s disagreements real or part of a grand design?

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Team Anna: A House Divided?

May 28, 2012

Team Anna Takes Swipe at Singh

Supporters of activist Anna Hazare call for a probe into alleged corruption among the premier and his cabinet.

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Team Anna Takes Swipe at Singh

May 24, 2012

New Rift in Team Anna?

An angry letter from social activist Anna Hazare suggests a deepening rift among his close supporters.

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New Rift in Team Anna?

May 13, 2012

Anna Hazare Eyes New Push

Activist Anna Hazare, armed with the results of a new survey, is planning a new nationwide agitation.

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Anna Hazare Eyes New Push

April 05, 2012

Anna Hazare Cries Wolf

The Indian public is growing numb to social activist Anna Hazare’s constant demands for attention.

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Anna Hazare Cries Wolf

March 26, 2012

Anna Hazare Back in Spotlight

Anna Hazare was back in the news at the weekend. But this time, he wasn’t just agitating about the Lokpal Bill.

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Anna Hazare Back in Spotlight

March 09, 2012

Anna Hazare a Hindutva Project?

This week’s assembly polls laid bare the weaknesses of the anti-corruption campaign. And its likely real goal.

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Anna Hazare a Hindutva Project?

February 28, 2012

India’s Censorship Struggle

Indian officials are getting increasingly heavy handed with their censorship of the internet and TV.

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India’s Censorship Struggle

January 24, 2012

PMO Launches Twitter Account

The office of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has opened a Twitter account after a media team shuffle.

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PMO Launches Twitter Account

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