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The writer is director, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. The views are personal.
POLITICS
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Lok Sabha elections 2019: How politics is in a populist trap
Both Congress and BJP wish to be seen rather similarly - as populist, welfare-statist, inclusive and nationalist.
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How Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad is advantage BJP
The Congress president’s decision to contest from a second seat gives the impression that he is not entirely confident of winning in Amethi.
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Decoded: Why 'experts' are not happy with the Modi government
PM Narendra Modi does not like being held hostage by experts.
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How Baijayant Jay Panda’s joining BJP brightens party’s prospects in Odisha
Panda would surely make a very compelling chief ministerial candidate.
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Why Davos is batting for a stable India
Our world is interconnected and India cannot remain insulated from trade tensions or currency upheavals. A strong, capable government is essential, which makes our upcoming elections even more crucial.
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Why 2019 Lok Sabha polls is time for Modi 2.0
Modi must reappear in a new avatar as the dream-merchant par excellence if the BJP is to win again.
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Why BJP must 'beg' for votes now
In India, begging is perfectly respectable. Begging for votes is actually demanded. It gives voters a great ego boost.
POLITICS
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: It's time for BJP to tread carefully
Do the Assembly poll victories suggest that the Congress will dislodge the BJP from the Centre?
POLITICS
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The 'idol' way: What we can do for our Hindu causes instead of whining on social media
Only a dozen or so heritage objects came back to India between 1947 and 2014, but since 2014, over 27 have returned.
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