The writer is Sol Goldman Professor of International Studies and the Social Sciences at Brown University, where he also directs the Center for Contemporary South Asia at the Watson Institute. He is a contributing editor for The Indian Express.

August 04,2015 00:12:38 AM
His surplus legitimacy is eroding. The Bihar elections offer an opportunity to douse the fire.
Tue, Aug 04, 2015
April 29,2015 00:01:26 AM
To leave farmers on land and not give them skills for urban and industrial lives is equal to trapping them in misery.
Wed, Apr 29, 2015
March 28,2015 00:15:53 AM
Parties have split before. But AAP’s internal dissension doesn’t look fundamental.
Sat, Mar 28, 2015
February 19,2015 00:00:18 AM
Hindu right’s conduct put off voters who had supported BJP for growth, governance.
Thu, Feb 19, 2015
February 03,2015 00:21:30 AM
Will he take the Mao option or the Soros route? India, and the world, are watching.
Tue, Feb 03, 2015
January 28,2015 00:38:34 AM
Obama visit recognised long term convergence of interests. India will need to reciprocate.
Wed, Jan 28, 2015
December 30,2014 00:05:54 AM
When can we expect Modi to view RSS as a source of injury to his leadership?
Tue, Dec 30, 2014
November 19,2014 00:05:15 AM
Why has Nehru fallen on bad times? India needs to debate this with an open mind.
Wed, Nov 19, 2014
October 30,2014 00:05:18 AM
Why Modi is likely to oppose instrumental use of riots in politics?
Thu, Oct 30, 2014
September 27,2014 02:21:48 AM
An interpretation the conflicting signals Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to India produced.
Sat, Sep 27, 2014
September 23,2014 00:13:33 AM
While the vote on Scottish independence has closed a chapter, it has opened another.
Tue, Sep 23, 2014
August 22,2014 00:43:32 AM
So far, ideology has not been the defining feature of Modi’s tenure.
Fri, Aug 22, 2014
July 28,2014 00:54:02 AM
His approach resembles that of Indira Gandhi. But he must note: in Delhi, what one controls, slips away.
Mon, Jul 28, 2014
June 28,2014 00:29:37 AM
As he strikes a new balance between secular nationalism and Hindu nationalism.
Sat, Jun 28, 2014
May 19,2014 00:00:48 AM
New forces, norms and practices have been unleashed, now represented by Modi.
Mon, May 19, 2014
April 29,2014 03:30:26 AM
What to overlook, what to watch out for, in the prospect of a Modi government.
Tue, Apr 29, 2014
April 14,2014 00:48:17 AM
Modi has not fully addressed anxieties on minority rights, freedom of expression.
Mon, Apr 14, 2014December 23,2013 01:02:39 AM
But AAPs real challenge will be to find ways to enhance routine accountability.
Fri, Jan 10, 2014December 12,2013 03:30:29 AM
Congresss secular nationalist narrative has lost its vigour. Internal elections must be brought back even if they oust its first family.
Thu, Dec 12, 2013September 20,2013 03:30:51 AM
Why the Muzaffarnagar riots were a departure from past trends.
Fri, Sep 20, 2013September 11,2013 03:05:50 AM
The domestic origins of Indias economic problems lie in that clash.
Wed, Sep 11, 2013August 27,2013 00:09:22 AM
UPA has missed the moment to set up a second states reorganisation commission.
Tue, Aug 27, 2013
July 27,2013 01:34:16 AM
Whether growth,welfare or both get a move on
Sat, Jul 27, 2013July 12,2013 00:40:16 AM
India is at the point where a low income democracy cannot afford to ignore the hungry
Fri, Jul 12, 2013June 27,2013 05:01:50 AM
The numbers don't add up,without a pooling of anti-Congress votes.
Thu, Jun 27, 2013




