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Yogendra Yadav wites: In 21st century, we need to be saved from 20th-century ideas meant to save us
September 01, 2026 7:04 am
Europe’s past and America’s present have ceased to throw light upon our future. Western modernity is stale. Yet we dress it up daily to serve to our children
‘People's mandate can't be massacred’: Kerala High Court orders jailed councillor's prison oath
July 13, 2026 4:58 pm
The court was hearing a petition by an elected councillor seeking permission to take a fresh oath after the high court earlier invalidated his original swearing-in.
New FCRA Rules threaten very existence of India's civil society
July 11, 2026 2:01 pm
Regulatory oversight cannot become synonymous with perpetual institutional surveillance. Rules exist to implement statutes, not to remake them
Dear Editor, I Disagree: America’s founding paradoxes — and a balance wearing thin
July 08, 2026 3:30 pm
America’s prospects rely less on global pre-eminence and more on a renewed command of the art required to hold contradiction in check
Tavleen Singh writes: Old ways of ‘satyagraha’ have become boring, young Indians must find new ways to make their case
July 05, 2026 8:57 pm
In our own ancient and wondrous land, the institutions of democracy remain fragile. But here is a small warning to those political leaders bedazzled by their own propaganda: there is increasing evidence that voters are seeing through the propaganda.
P Chidambaram writes: 5 trends will determine future India
June 30, 2026 1:05 pm
The distribution of economic power will be increasingly skewed in favour of the monopolists. The balance between capital and labour will continue to shift in favour of capital
'Protest hallmark of democracy': Court drops case against farmer leader over hunger strike
June 26, 2026 3:21 pm
The Madras High Court was hearing a petition filed by an office-bearer of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Protection Association, seeking cancellation of criminal proceedings pending before a trial court in Tiruppur district.
The Supreme Court Ordinance is a warning about Parliament
June 02, 2026 7:15 pm
What does the routine resort to the ordinance route tell us about the position of our Parliament? What are the costs when constitutional reform of this kind proceeds by executive fiat rather than legislative deliberation?
The tech we build for democracy needs to be strategic: Matt Stempeck, Civic Tech researcher
May 04, 2026 9:27 am
Matt Stempeck previously served as director of civic technology at Microsoft, where he worked to leverage the company’s platforms and products to achieve civic good in cities.
How US action in Venezuela invokes Fukuyama’s end of history
January 29, 2026 3:32 pm
In recent weeks, values such as democracy and the rules-based international order have largely been debated around the US military operation in Venezuela. But how does this episode raise questions about the relationship between democracy and energy resources? In what ways does it remind us of the political philosopher Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History and the Last Man?
DEMOCRACY PHOTOS
Constitution Day 2019: Inspirational Quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar
November 26, 2019 11:22 am
Constitution Day 2019 Quotes: Also known as Samvidhan Divas, the day is commemorated to remember that the constitution of the country provides the fundamental rights and duties and to uphold them as a responsible citizen of the country. On India's 70th Constitution Day, here is a look at Ambedkar's powerful and thought-provoking quotes.
DEMOCRACY VIDEOS
Patiala court scuffle is attack on India’s democracy: Farooq
February 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Srinagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Condemning the JNU row, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Patron Farooq Abdullah said that the scuffle between lawyers and students outside the Patiala House Court is an attack on India’s democracy. Farooq added that the entire JNU row has been exaggerated and the Vice Chancellor should have handled it himself. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav accused the Delhi Police for being a mere spectator in the JNU row, alleging that they are acting on behalf of the Centre.
Congress, BJP lock horns over Arunachal Pradesh row
January 27, 2016 9:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. He said that it is a “murder of constitution and democracy”. He said the duly elected government was not disturbed for many years, but as BJP came into power, it “gave money and destabilised” the state government. He accused BJP chief Amit Shah of political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress legal cell head KC Mittal said the imposition of President rule in Arunachal Pradesh is totally uncalled for. He added that when the matter was in the Supreme Court, then the Centre should have not interfered. Mittal believed that this is not a constitutional crisis and has been totally made up. BJP leader Siddharthnath Singh, on the other hand, said the Congress just wanted to politicise each and every matter. He said the state government was taking cognizance of the matter and they are taking it seriously.
Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP
January 27, 2016 9:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.
Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP
January 27, 2016 9:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.
Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP
January 27, 2016 9:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.
Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP
January 27, 2016 9:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.
Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP
January 27, 2016 9:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.
Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP
January 27, 2016 9:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.
Politicians react over crisis in Arunachal Pradesh
January 25, 2016 11:50 am
Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Monday held Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. He said the move is against the spirit of co-operative federalism. Attacking the BJP, Congress leader PL Punia said recommendation of the President rule in Arunachal pradesh is the "murder of democracy". BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi countered the statements and said the Centre has taken this step as the state is in a "constitutional trouble".
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