Ashutosh Varshney
The writer is Sol Goldman Professor of International Studies and the Social Sciences at Brown University, where he also directs the India Initiative at the Watson Institute. He is a contributing editor for The Indian Express.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
In a wide-ranging conversation, Walter Andersen speaks of the changing nature of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, how it was influenced by its different sarsangchalaks and the challenges that lie ahead of the organisation
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
James Crabtree argues that India’s living out the same gilded age that America did in the 1800s — where corruption swirls under a shiny surface.
Wed, Jul 11, 2018
Its examination system is famous for its rigour, but its quota system gives preference to the privileged
Wed, May 02, 2018
Anything which arrests India’s potential drift towards the US and its allies is good for China.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
They disapprove of Hindu nationalism, but support the constitutionally consecrated view of the nation
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
Were ancient Indian polities democratic, democracy thus representing India’s enduring culture? And what was Jawahar Lal Nehru’s role in institutionalising democracy?
Tue, Dec 26, 2017
If the Congress needs to worry about its urban base, the BJP has to work on a rural message
Thu, Nov 30, 2017
It is being challenged by a nationalist politics. But a nationalist economics is unlikely to take its place
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
The old narrative about India’s Prime Minister is not dead, but a new one is emerging
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
PM’s large narratives — corruption, growth— invite questions. His neglect of communal peace is notable
Thu, Aug 03, 2017
Nitish Kumar's pragmatic choice reinforces a fraught idea — of Hindu consolidation and Muslim peripherality
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Lynchings draw upon the master narrative of cow protection promoted by the current political elites
Mon, Apr 17, 2017
Adityanath’s elevation as UP CM is a move of radical novelty — and political risk
Thu, Mar 16, 2017
Like her, Modi has established his dominance. But can he move beyond her legacy, to rule by persuasion?
Wed, Mar 01, 2017
Gujarat 2002, like Delhi 1984, is a case of state culpability. One was ideological, the other strategic.
Wed, Feb 15, 2017
Trump presidency deepens clash within: Ideals of equality and freedom vs its pre-1965 history.
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
It has become manifestly clear that it is a political move without an economic rationale.
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
Instead of government by argumentation, we have government by rhetoric and spectacle.
Sat, Nov 12, 2016
Trump vote is not primarily born of globalisation anxieties. It is the outcome of white nationalism.
Wed, Nov 02, 2016
Trump’s victory, if it happens, will defy several probabilities. But such defiance is not unheard of.
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Muslim neighbours rally behind family of slain SPO in Valley
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Rewari gangrape case: Remaining two accused arrested, says Haryana Police
Manali-Leh highway closed after snowfall
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Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says Iran’s government will be overthrown
