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Uttar Pradesh
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.
Lessons From India’s Election for the Evolution of the Indian Political System
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's state assembly elections suggest a clear path ahead for the country's politics.
India's Early 2017 State Elections: What You Need to Know
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Seven Indian states go to the polls this year. The stakes are high for Indian politics.
Rasheed Kidwai on the Pitfalls of the Gandhi Dynasty
By Anuradha Sharma
Rahul Gandhi is set to fill in his mother’s shoes as head of India’s main opposition party. But should he?
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.
India’s Deadliest Epidemic
By Zigor Aldama and Miguel Candela
More than 300,000 Indian farmers have killed themselves since agriculture was liberalized.
The Tragic Exploitation of India's Launda Dancers
By Ahmed Wakas Khan
Abuse is the fate of many of the young boys forced by poverty to perform as launda dancers.
Man-Eating Tigers Terrorize Northern India, Leaving 10 Dead
By J.T. Quigley
The six-week rampage may, albeit grimly, highlight the success of conservation efforts.
Human InSecurity in India
By Ram Mashru
Recent communal violence highlights India’s human security problem.
Indian Guru’s “Spiritual Conversation” with Dead King Sparks Treasure Hunt
Archaeologists are excavating ruins in search of 1,000 tons of gold.
Sex and Politics
A casual remark by a government minister ignites a row over sexism.
Will Banerjee Derail UPA?
Plans for a hike in rail fares by Dinesh Trivedi have angered West Bengal’s chief minister. Congress is in trouble.