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Indian politics
When History Gets Political: India’s Grand 'Aryan' Debate and the Indus Valley Civilization
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's politicized debate on history blurs the truth.
India's PM Lays Out Big Ideas in Independence Day Address
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
On India's 70th independence day, Narendra Modi laid out a wide vision, touching on several themes.
India's 2016 Transgender Rights Bill: Progress or Just More Ignorance?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A new bill seeking to address the rights and protections of India's transgender community falls flat.
India and the GST: The Final Hurdles
By K.S. Venkatachalam
GST presents unique challenges and opportunities for the Indian state.
Speaking Out: Modi Condemns Cow Vigilantism in India
By Ankit Panda
The Indian prime minister offered his most explicit condemnation of extremist cow protection brigades in India.
Indian Activist Irom Sharmila Ends 16-Year-Long Hunger Strike
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Irom Sharmila's remarkable 16-year hunger strike comes to an end as she looks to enter politics instead.
Indian Parliament Passes Highly Anticipated Goods and Services Tax Bill
By Ankit Panda
The long-awaited bill finally passes after a political compromise is reached.
Discontent in Kashmir: The PDP-BJP Alliance’s Mistakes
By Sarral Sharma
For peace and normalcy, Kashmir needs a culture of trust to grow between the local government and citizens.
India’s New Education Policy: Creeping 'Saffronization'?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's promised educational policy shifts have run into a range of setbacks.
Violence in Chhatisgarh: State or Naxal?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A simmering and tense situation in Chhatisgarh can be managed, but it'll require careful intervention.
Burhan Wani’s Killing Brings Kashmir to a Crossroads
By Fahad Shah
Burhan Muzaffar Wani's death has sparked the Kashmiri tinder box. What happens now?
Beyond Section 377: Where Does India's LGBT Movement Stand?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Section 377 continues to loom large over India's LGBT community.