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Indian politics
Anatomy of India's Early 2017 State Assembly Elections
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
With the ballots counted, here's how India's latest state-level elections shook out.
India's State Election Results Seal in the Country's Modi-fication
By Harsh V. Pant
Modi does it again.
Student Protests and Ideological Bullying at Indian Colleges: What's the Deal?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Is free speech in India under threat?
Indian Lawmakers Take Key Steps Toward Recognizing the Importance of Consent
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Two recent developments in India suggest slow but sure change in how gender-based violence is viewed in the country.
Intrigue in Tamil Nadu Politics Continues After Jayalalithaa's Death
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The dust is far from settling in Tamil Nadu.
After Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu's Political Power Struggle Continues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The weeks following J Jayalalithaa's death have seen a dramatic factional power struggle play out in Tamil Nadu.
An Oil Spill Rattles the Indian City of Chennai
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Chennai's oil spill jolts a government in transition, resulting in confusion and evasion.
Does India's 2017 Budget Impress?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What's in India's 2017 budget?
Bela Bhatia's Story Highlights Ongoing Problems in India's Chhattisgarh
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An Indian researcher is accosted by a mob in Chhattisgarh, highlighting ongoing rights challenges.
How Jallikattu Came to Be Linked With the Idea of 'Being Tamil' in India
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
In Tamil Nadu, a passionate debate emerges about culture, animal cruelty, and what it means to be 'Tamil.'
Is the Indian Supreme Court's Order to Ban Political Campaigns Based Around Identity Tenable?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A recent verdict by the Indian Supreme Court raises questions about electoral politics in the country.
Demonetization and Beyond: Narendra Modi's Vision for India in 2017
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Indian prime minister's new year's address outlined his plans for the year ahead.