India politics

Indian movies, the artistic escape of a billion people, are controlled by the government cheerleaders and dour moralists of the Censor Board.

Indian politicians are rushing to claim credit for the country’s sports heroes.

The 2022 elections in UP may indicate whether the BJP’s popularity has been dented in any way by the pandemic.

The shake-up came as Modi's government faced increasing criticism for its handling of the pandemic.

To counter the ruling BJP, the Indian National Congress should take a page out of its book – and bolster its social engagement.

Narendra Modi has created one of the most powerful political brands in India’s history. But that centralization of power creates its own weaknesses.

What does India’s ruling party’s guidebook tell us about the era of social media we live in?

The image of Tipu Sultan ranges from one extreme to another: a freedom fighter and a secular ruler or a bigoted tyrant.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a leader given to compromise. Has he finally met his match in India's farmers?

There was some progress in talks between the government and protesting farmers six days after the blockade began.

What do the Bihar elections tell us about the direction of Indian national politics?