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Radhika Iyengar
Radhika is a Senior Sub Editor with the indianexpress.com She is an alumna of Columbia University. She tweets @radhika_iy
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Drug problem to dominate Punjab polls in triangular contestSubscriber Only
January 09, 2017 13:51 IST
While Punjab has mostly seen bipolar fights with SAD and Congress being traditional rivals, the AAP or Aam Aadmi Party, buoyed by its performance in the Lok Sabha elections, is the new entrant in state politics.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017
Trump is not yet in office, but his agenda is sure at workSubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 18:08 IST
While he will be sworn into office only on January 20, the economic map of America has already begun to alter with a few dramatic, transitional changes
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
Is Akhilesh Yadav doing a Narendra Modi? Consider these similaritiesSubscriber Only
January 03, 2017 21:45 IST
Akhilesh Yadav, the scion of the Samajwadi Party and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, seems to have paid close attention to the drum of development Modi had been beating
Wed, Jan 04, 2017
Princess Leia taught a generation of women they did not necessarily needed to be “rescued”
December 28, 2016 18:19 IST
As a child with an impressionable mind, I was brought up on a diet of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella fairy tales, where the eponymous characters were always shown to be dependent on men. Princess Leia stood as a jarring contrast to that.
Thu, May 04, 2017
National Geographic flips another page on mainstreaming transgendersSubscriber Only
December 27, 2016 18:36 IST
The emergence of small, independent, geographically scattered, transgender projects indicate that there is a larger, intellectual, universal movement gaining momentum.
Tue, Dec 27, 2016
Trolls and the power to publicly shame anyoneSubscriber Only
December 26, 2016 17:30 IST
From snide remarks and patronising jibes to unapologetic, hateful memes, trolling has become a day-to-day event. And it’s the perfect fodder for the media.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
Trolls and the power to publicly shame anyoneSubscriber Only
December 26, 2016 17:22 IST
Recently, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami was ridiculed on twitter for "allowing" his wife to wear a religiously inappropriate attire. Trolling, in Twitter’s sprawling empire, is ubiquitous.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
Why Ivanka will continue to be Trump’s shadow in his presidencySubscriber Only
December 23, 2016 20:02 IST
More often than not, we've seen Ivanka trying to clean the mess her father has made. When she has stood behind Trump during his speeches, it has often helped – even mildly so – in softening his image.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
Guess what helped India become a bigger economy than former overload BritainSubscriber Only
December 22, 2016 14:21 IST
In February 2016, it was reported that India's rapidly mounting economy (predicted to hit 7.6 per cent in 2016 by the IMF) had outdone China.
Thu, Dec 22, 2016
Demonetisation: Pakistan, Venezuela unwilling to go the whole way like Modi on note banSubscriber Only
December 20, 2016 19:26 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move appears to be popular, at least politically. It has been echoed in at least two other developing countries, where Venezuela and Pakistan have taken a similar route.
Tue, Dec 20, 2016
Why news organisations have to take it onto themselves to kill fake newsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2016 18:21 IST
While Facebook is taking serious action to reduce inauthentic content, President-elect Donald Trump appears to be steering the helm of fake news on Twitter.
Mon, Dec 19, 2016
Winter session: Standstill in Parliament can be reflection on where the country is headedSubscriber Only
December 16, 2016 20:20 IST
The juvenile tactic of disrupting Parliament sessions is deeply entrenched in Indian politics, but it should make you question the maturity of the MPs we've sent to represent us in Parliament
Fri, Dec 16, 2016
Winter session: Standstill in Parliament can be reflection on where the country is headedSubscriber Only
December 16, 2016 18:42 IST
Unfortunately, the specter of tumultuous political scuffle has loomed over Parliament for decades.
Fri, Dec 16, 2016
Aleppo is devastated, but the internet is keeping alive some strong voicesSubscriber Only
December 14, 2016 19:41 IST
In a desperate plea, civilians, activists and journalists who were stuck in the city began sending a deluge of “final messages” on social media.
Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Aleppo is devastated, but the internet is keeping alive some strong voicesSubscriber Only
December 14, 2016 19:30 IST
In the midst of a bloodbath, people in Aleppo continue to have access to the Internet. Despite the airstrikes, despite the monumental infrastructural damage, civilians are tweeting and posting 'last message' videos.
Wed, Dec 14, 2016
JNU’s Azadi Chowk is now behind grills, so is students’ right to protestSubscriber Only
December 13, 2016 18:58 IST
JNU's step to close off the Azadi Chowk for student protests, conveys that it is aligning itself to the overarching narrative of acquiescence.
Tue, Dec 13, 2016
Celebratory firing kills more, but there is no noise over these gunshotsSubscriber Only
December 13, 2016 08:49 IST
Possessing a gun symbolizes infinite power. In small towns, which are heavily patriarchal, it's the men belonging to upper castes who possess and brandish guns frivolously.
Tue, Dec 13, 2016
What makes India stand behind PM Modi, despite the demonetisation chaos?Subscriber Only
December 09, 2016 19:52 IST
Despite the severe ramifications of demonetisation, Modi remains popular. He continues to be revered. In fact, his image seems bigger than ever before.
Sun, Dec 11, 2016
No, adding Maharaj to Chhatrapati Shivaji might not really impress votersSubscriber Only
December 08, 2016 16:17 IST
It is unlikely that the insertion of 'Maharaj' will instill within people an increased sense of respect for the idolised ruler as the Maharashtra cabinet wants.
Thu, Dec 08, 2016
Jayalalithaa, Mayawati and Mamata: Firmly in control, but with no backupSubscriber Only
December 07, 2016 11:30 IST
The three women leaders, all known to be in possession of an overbearing, dictatorial streak, have steered the uneven territory of politics with extraordinary craft. Undoubtedly, they are forces to be reckoned with.
Wed, Dec 07, 2016
The aura of J Jayalalithaa: Impenetrable, unbending, mother-likeSubscriber Only
December 06, 2016 09:40 IST
What was it about Jayalalithaa that led her to become an extraordinary political figure with cult-like following?
Tue, Dec 06, 2016
Resurrection of the National Anthem and rising weight of moral pressureSubscriber Only
December 02, 2016 18:19 IST
Today, the Supreme Court declined to accept the plea to make Jana Gana Mana mandatory in all Indian courts.
Mon, Dec 05, 2016
Kerala temple dress code shows society still wants to dictate what women should wearSubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 21:34 IST
Historically, political and religious authorities have regulated women's clothing, reasoning that it is “beneficial” for them; that it looks after women's best interest.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016
Hindu temples make a fat issue of UK notes but tallow fears are shallowSubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 14:57 IST
The Hindu temples in Britain have refused to be associated with any product or by-product of animals.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016
A country in black and white, silently skewing in favour of the louder narrativeSubscriber Only
November 30, 2016 18:43 IST
It's no secret that during Indian elections, political parties (including Congress and the BJP) rely heavily on cash expenditure. A considerable portion of this money is black, or unaccounted.
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