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Pratap Bhanu Mehta
Pratap Bhanu Mehta is Contributing Editor at the Indian Express. He has been vice-chancellor of Ashoka University and president, Centre Policy Research. Before he started engaging with contemporary affairs, he taught political theory at Harvard, and briefly at JNU. He has written on intellectual history, political theory, law, India's social transformation and world affairs. He is the recipient of the Infosys Prize, the Adisheshiah Prize and the Amartya Sen Prize. Follow @pbmehta
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Wed, Feb 22, 2017
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Reading Hegel is always challenging. But an anthology of his work on India highlights how, even in his most prejudiced criticism, he could shine a light on unusual questions.
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The enhancement of state powers without control or transparency is not being done against our wishes
Wed, Feb 08, 2017
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February 02, 2017 00:05 IST
Budget is a sober response to fear and uncertainty. But will it help tackle gathering storm in global capitalism?
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
The republic’s paradoxSubscriber Only
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India celebrates both democracy and elections. But is the latter dominating the former today?
Thu, Jan 26, 2017
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January 17, 2017 00:00 IST
His greatness was that he appeared above politics. In retrospect, that was also his weakness.
Tue, Jan 17, 2017
High principle, dubious lawSubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 00:00 IST
SC’s reading of the Representation of People Act could turn a large chunk of democratic mobilisation illegal.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017
In the new worldSubscriber Only
January 01, 2017 00:00 IST
Cycles of reaction and counter reaction, periods of stability and disruptive mobilisation, are, recurring features of politics.
Sun, Jan 01, 2017
The year of the willSubscriber Only
December 31, 2016 04:30 IST
We no longer trust politics, language, institutions. We look for saviours and leaders who have the power to act on the world
Sat, Dec 31, 2016
In the End is the Beginning
December 31, 2016 00:46 IST
The foundations of liberal democracy became more fragile than ever globally in 2016. But, there was still reason for hope in these times
Sat, Dec 31, 2016
This government’s modus operandi is constant distractionSubscriber Only
December 24, 2016 00:00 IST
It distracts our attention from vital questions of institutional health and economic governance.
Sat, Dec 24, 2016
Prof Baxi versus St BaxiSubscriber Only
December 14, 2016 01:58 IST
Criticism of public institutions is not an indictment as much as it is an act of love.
Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Unconstitutional patriotism: Order on national anthem shows what is wrong with the CourtSubscriber Only
December 03, 2016 00:00 IST
It is a reminder of how slight its authority has become
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
It’s permanent revolutionSubscriber Only
November 26, 2016 00:00 IST
Law does not matter, form does not matter. There will be constant mobilisation
Sat, Nov 26, 2016
Long Live the Revolutionary
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Sat, Nov 19, 2016
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Thu, Nov 17, 2016
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Thu, Nov 10, 2016
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November 05, 2016 00:05 IST
Let’s find another name for cult of the leader, tyranny of nationalism, use of state power to suffocate opposition.
Sat, Nov 05, 2016
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Fri, Oct 28, 2016
Even if Hillary winsSubscriber Only
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The authority of American democracy has taken a beating. Restoring faith will be a tough ask.
Thu, Oct 13, 2016
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Her outing speaks about us: The idea that publicity could be a loss of freedom has become alien to us.
Fri, Oct 07, 2016
The die is castSubscriber Only
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