The writer taught political science at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, and is chief editor of 'Studies in Indian Politics'.

December 02, 2016 02:12 IST
SC’s mandating of nationalism and patriotism threatens to turn the wheel of constitutional history backwards.
Fri, Dec 02, 2016
November 19, 2016 00:05 IST
She disliked plurality of politics and policy, and preferred centralisation. We continue to pay the price
Sat, Nov 19, 2016
November 03, 2016 00:05 IST
M.G. Vaidya’s argument reeks of Muslim-baiting, openly canvasses for a ‘Hindu’ democracy.
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
October 24, 2016 02:39 IST
Indians love political parties — and distrust them too. This presents challenges and opportunities.
Mon, Oct 24, 2016
August 09, 2016 00:15 IST
Let’s welcome his castigation of gau rakshaks. But his belated statements still require scrutiny.
Tue, Aug 09, 2016
July 15, 2016 00:01 IST
‘Strangeness’ of SC Arunachal verdict lies in its upholding of constitutional morality in these times.
Fri, Jul 15, 2016
June 16, 2016 00:13 IST
How regional parties shape national polity will depend on their historical trajectories, specific contexts.
Thu, Jun 16, 2016
May 21, 2016 04:35 IST
Four states (and one Union Territory) have produced distinctly different electoral verdicts reflecting the specificities of their politics.
Sat, May 21, 2016
May 16, 2016 00:12 IST
‘Achhe din’ remain a mirage. On ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’ BJP is making a deeper dent.
Mon, May 16, 2016
May 14, 2016 00:05 IST
In the context of Ambedkarite politics and ideas, Anand Teltumbde shows how the Mahad conferences in 1927 wrested control of the movement from caste Hindus in favour of Dalits.
Sat, May 14, 2016
May 03, 2016 00:01 IST
Maharashtra’s social contract is fraying. Its political elites cannot comprehend, or handle, the situation.
Tue, May 03, 2016
March 10, 2016 00:00 IST
Same theatre, new icon: Student leader appeals to a public reason that was once shaped by the Delhi chief minister.
Thu, Mar 10, 2016
February 01, 2016 00:00 IST
The problem in the state is as much about politics as about procedures and institutional norms
Mon, Feb 01, 2016
December 31, 2015 00:08 IST
Notwithstanding electoral setbacks, the BJP appeared poised for the politics of ideas in 2015.
Thu, Dec 31, 2015
December 18, 2015 00:00 IST
His 75th birthday celebrations brought diverse politicians on the same stage. It is not surprising
Fri, Dec 18, 2015
November 10, 2015 03:27 IST
Data from the Lokniti-CSDS survey for The Indian Express shows that what defined this moment went beyond electoral mathematics and mere alliance chemistry and was, in fact, embedded in hard politics.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015
October 08, 2015 15:31 IST
The statement that “almost half of lower OBCs support the NDA” does not mean that the other half is with the Grand Alliance.
Thu, Oct 08, 2015
October 07, 2015 05:00 IST
BJP-led alliance poised for 4% lead over Nitish Grand Alliance, survey shows; surge in urban areas
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
October 07, 2015 00:48 IST
While development and related concerns are still the main issues in Bihar elections, caste and community considerations too remain relevant.
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
October 07, 2015 00:42 IST
Field investigators asked the respondents, face to face, a detailed set of questions which could take up to 20-25 minutes. The achieved sample largely matches the actual demographic profile of the population in Bihar.
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
October 07, 2015 00:16 IST
A victory in Bihar next month may again tempt many to conclude that it was nothing but Modi that tilted the scales in the NDA’s favour.
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
October 07, 2015 00:05 IST
No other leader in Bihar comes close to Nitish Kumar as the choice for chief minister.
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
September 16, 2015 01:07 IST
The election might be do-or-die for Lalu-Nitish as it could determine their futures; the stakes are much higher in the long run for Modi and the BJP.
Wed, Sep 16, 2015
August 17, 2015 00:00 IST
Current political chill comes from deep differences. But parties are unwilling to argue them out.
Mon, Aug 17, 2015
July 06, 2015 00:00 IST
Shiv Sena has toned down. But other parties have imbibed its extermist tactics
Mon, Jul 06, 2015



