Cinematic fiction has become the convenient way of ‘correcting’ historical frictions, especially where facts are inconvenient

The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favours or for securing favourable policies for their industry

The expectation for Indian politicians to ‘be with the people’ now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of climate change.

The Indian government is weaponising ‘national interest’ measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn’t overwhelm the devices’ potential to strengthen democracy

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under […]

Print and electronic media are coping admirably with the upheavals being wrought by social media.

Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.

Following recent hostilities in Gaza, the once-promising IMEC – India-Middle East-Europe Corridor – succumbs to geopolitical pressures, raising questions about the future of regional trade routes and alliances.

Mahatma Gandhi’s mind reveals both the individual and collective shaping of India’s mind. Why does Ram hold the place he does in the Indian psyche? Also, why is Krishna difficult for people?