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Indian politics
The Origins of Odisha’s Tribal-Dalit Political Nexus
By Parul Abrol
How the British gave birth to the Adivasi vs. Dalit equation in the Indian state of Odisha.
Road to 2019: India’s Two Main Parties Converge
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s way forward will be a symbiotic endeavor between its two main parties, who are often antagonistic toward each other.
The Problem With India’s Major Political Parties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Do “big tent” politics hinder the efficacy of national political parties in India?
Understanding India’s Political Evolution
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Recent assembly election results speak to the enduring strength of India’s democracy.
India’s Farmers March to the Hollow Halls of Parliament
By Priyanka Borpujari
India's farmers have had enough and are making their voices heard in the nation's capital.
The Temple Guardians: Is India’ Ruling BJP Becoming More Conservative?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Bharatiya Janata Party balances two ideologies: nationalism and conservatism.
The Ferment: Caste, Politics, and the Role of India's Youth
By Parul Abrol
India's youth are driving a new era of political mobilization and change.
A New Documentary Showcases the Official Indian Narrative on Kashmir
By Avinash Giri
A pro-establishment media organization seeks to justify the Indian government's policies.
Twitter, Indian Liberalism, and the Truth About Caste
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Twitter's CEO inadvertently kicked off a major controversy in India.
Indira’s Legacy: A Force That Shaped Congress’ Past, Present and Future
By Ambar Kumar Ghosh
It is imperative for the INC to take a dispassionate and introspective look at the formidable political legacy of Indira Gandhi.
India Rises in Ease of Doing Business Rankings, But Reforms Still Pending
By Aman Thakker
India continues to lag in several factors, underscoring the need for further reforms.
Me and #MeToo: A Story From New Delhi's Jawaharlal University in the Early 2000s
By Parul Abrol
Until #MeToo, few women in India had spoken out about harassment. I did and here's my story.