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Elections on postage: A journey into history
Stamps have played a vital role in building election awareness in India. Now they symbolise the country’s democratic triumphalism.
Vikas Kumar
ELECTION 2024
INDIA bloc gathers steam in Rajasthan
For BJP, equipped with resources, star campaigners, and the Modi factor, retaining all 25 or over 50 per cent of seats is proving to be a challenge.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Politics
‘We are sorry about the Sandeshkhali incident’: Satabdi Roy, Lok Sabha candidate for Birbhum, West Bengal
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
Movements
The Uralungal phenomenon: How a workers’ cooperative from Kerala defied caste, class barriers to become a model for the world
A unique model of labour contract society, the ULCSS, which just turned 100, proved economic success and worker welfare can go hand-in-hand.
Sasikumar V.K.
ELECTION 2024
Election 2024: Leaders speak
As the first phase of the Lok Sabha election kicks off, here is a collection of candid conversations with important political leaders across the natio
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Industry
Fate of Vizag Steel emerges as a flashpoint as elections draw near in Andhra Pradesh
Rhetoric dominates the electoral campaign as parties rush to declare themselves the protectors of the public sector enterprise against privatisation.
Ayesha Minhaz
Controversy
History does not agree with the BJP on Katchatheevu
BJP rakes up Katchatheevu issue but a study of Parliamentary records shows that neither was the island “gifted” to Sri Lanka nor was the DMK a mute sp
R.K. Radhakrishnan
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Tripura and Sikkim: Alliance shifts, controversial candidates, and a three-cornered battle
In Tripura, the election in the first phase is characterised by regional alliances. In Sikkim, the issue of identity is foremost on the agenda of all
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YouTube: India’s next battleground for free speech?
With the shrinking of Indian newsrooms, people and journalists alike are turning to the video platform to discuss news and politics.
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An unexpected twist in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Christian Forum’s support for Congress candidates threatens to derail the BJP’s dream run in the north-eastern State.
Sushanta Talukdar
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