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Free elections often give surprise results

India, Nov. 1 -- The best form of regime change is organic, coming from within the country and the people rather than being imposed from outside. Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil, s... Read More


Why I will always choose PM Modi over Rahul Gandhi

India, Nov. 1 -- Modi's politics is anchored in positivity, progress and the possibilities of a stronger India, while Rahul Gandhi's politics appears increasingly consumed by negativity, criticism, to... Read More


Privacy, the press, and the space between

India, Nov. 1 -- As the Supreme Court takes up the DPDP Act, the world's data protection laws show how democracies have tried to reconcile two rights that both matter Last week I wrote about the cons... Read More


Mr Abdullah, Pakistan is not your saviour

India, Nov. 1 -- Whenever a politician makes a provocative statement, you can be certain that there is a covert agenda. So appears to be the case with Farooq Abdullah. Speaking at a party convention i... Read More


Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I 2026 Winner And Toss Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match? Check Predicted XIs, Captain, Vice-Captain Choices And More

India, Nov. 1 -- Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, November 1, with the hosts already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead. Afghanistan w... Read More


Anti-Gyanesh stir gathers momentum

India, Nov. 1 -- The "Vote Chori" campaign by the Opposition parties that are also demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, has put the Central government and the Bharatiya... Read More


Dissent, delusions and democracy

India, Nov. 1 -- When political actors blur the distinction between challenging an elected government and suggesting that political authority can be displaced without winning public consent, we have a... Read More


Why Is a Broom Considered a Symbol of Goddess Lakshmi? Know the Religious Beliefs and Significance Behind This Tradition

India, Nov. 1 -- In many Indian households, a broom is considered much more than an ordinary cleaning tool. It holds a special place in Hindu traditions and is often associated with Goddess Lakshmi, t... Read More


Beijing puts Party loyalty above everything else

India, Nov. 1 -- The Chinese Communist Party's 20th Central Committee convened its closely guarded Fifth Plenum in Beijing from October 26 to October 29, 2026, at a moment when China faces slowing eco... Read More


Social engineering to define BJP vs SP-Congress battle in UP elections

India, Nov. 1 -- In the coming elections, BJP is going to face serious challenges from the SP and Congress in the domain of social engineering-based politics. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections are... Read More