Communalism Rising hate crimes in Uttar Pradesh: Striking fear Venkitesh Ramakrishnan Recently in west and central Uttar Pradesh A series of recent incidents in Uttar Pradesh show that hate crimes are on the rise in India’s most populous State.
OBITUARY: Arun Jaitley A man for all seasons Venkitesh RamakrishnanJaitley’s value for the BJP and the Sangh Parivar was not just in terms of governance and management of the administration when the party was in power
Agony of Kashmir Venkitesh RamakrishnanThe abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution, which conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir, and thedraconian moves that followed
Tribute Sushma Swaraj: Compassionate to the coreVenkitesh Ramakrishnan Sushma Swaraj (1952-2019), the bright star of the Sangh Parivar, was known for her awesome political and individual connect and humanitarian streak.
BJP's game plan Devious designsVenkitesh Ramakrishnan The BJP’s manipulation machine is working full swing, with blatant aggression, in order to achieve the goal of an opposition-free India.
Russia The "happiness" project Venkitesh RamakrishnanRussia showcases methods and programmes associated with its own iteration of the “happiness project” pioneered by Bhutan, with specific focus on longe
Congress Time to introspect Venkitesh Ramakrishnan Purnima S. Tripathi The monumental defeat in the general election has created a crisis of confidence in the Congress, which urgently needs to resolve internal issues and
General Election 2019 Right on topVenkitesh RamakrishnanNarendra Modi once again trounces the weak and hopelessly divided opposition parties, and there are already signs that India is moving faster than eve
Uttarakhand Emphatic victoryVenkitesh RamakrishnanA well-oiled organisational machinery and the absence of a credible alternative carry the day for the BJP.
Uttar Pradesh Curious patternsVenkitesh RamakrishnanThe biggest story in the 2019 Lok Sabha election is the boost in the BJP’s vote share in the State, taking it close to 50 per cent of the votes polled
Uttar Pradesh Battle for U.P.Venkitesh Ramakrishnan With voting in 39 constituencies in the first four phases of the election over in Uttar Pradesh, the gathbandhan, with its unprecedented social bondin
Electronic voting machine ‘Missing’ EVMs Venkitesh RamakrishnanAn RTI-based public interest petition in the Bombay High Court points out that 20 lakh EVMs that the manufacturers affirm to have delivered are “missi
Can there be something such as an honest critic? The critic is a persona largely missing from India’s classical music and dance scene.
SlideshowOut at seaThe month-long fishing trips of migrant fishermen at Veraval port in Gujarat are the stuff of adventure, endurance, and life lessons.