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Girish Kuber
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Maharashtra political drama: When BJP won but its leader lostSubscriber Only
July 01,2022 18:24:33 PM
For Devendra Fadnavis, political crisis in Maharashtra didn't end the way it was supposed to. Thereby hangs a tale
Sat, Jul 02, 2022
Eknath Shinde’s rebellion spotlights Shiv Sena’s stubborn problem: Its decision-making processSubscriber Only
June 22,2022 16:35:39 PM
Girish Kuber writes: Shiv Sena has failed to grow into a mature political party. In the past too, this led to the alienation of leaders, from Chhagan Bhujbal to Narayan Rane and Raj Thackeray.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Why BJP’s relationship with Shiv Sena has grown so bitterSubscriber Only
January 28,2022 04:00:32 AM
🔴 Girish Kuber writes: The Sena’s blend of regionalism and religion could provide a template for other parties and eat into BJP’s vote bank
Fri, Jan 28, 2022
As Tatas get back Air India, recalling how the government had snatched away their beloved child 70 years agoSubscriber Only
January 27,2022 13:03:00 PM
The government handing over Air India to the Tata Group is a historic occasion — and much more than history coming full circle. Because for the Tatas, Air India was not merely a business — it was their dearest, most beloved child that was snatched away by the government.
Fri, Jan 28, 2022
The ‘jilted lover’ political mindset is playing out in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
November 09,2021 04:49:10 AM
Girish Kuber writes: The BJP received a jolt when the Shiv Sena joined hands with the NCP and Congress after 2019 Assembly polls. Since then the three-party Maharashtra government has been in a fire-fighting mode.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Tatas and their baby: Group gets back what was snatched six decades agoSubscriber Only
October 09,2021 04:20:45 AM
Ironically, the Indian government was initially proud of the Tatas and the way they were running Air India. It was the only shining jewel India had when the British left in 1947.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
Elections are not won by the opposition. They’re lost by the incumbent governmentSubscriber Only
September 14,2021 04:00:49 AM
Girish Kuber writes: Instead of seeking someone to challenge the ruling combine, the opposition may be better off exposing its fallibility to voters.
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Maharashtra shows BJP is becoming that which it claimed to stand in opposition toSubscriber Only
November 28,2019 00:56:39 AM
The BJP’s behaviour over the past 5-6 years is the same as that of the Congress of the Eighties and Nineties. The saffron party’s approach in handling both parties, first the Shiv Sena and then the NCP, was like that of the Congress and its methods were not just unwise but politically incorrect too.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
End of alliance with Shiv Sena speaks of BJP’s recent propensity to convert friends into foesSubscriber Only
November 13,2019 01:50:49 AM
In the end, the stalemate in Maharashtra will force everyone to get off their high-horse and introspect. More importantly, it’s bound to compel the BJP to soften its rhetoric and start addressing real issues like the state of the economy and growing unemployment.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
BJP’s weakened showing in Maharashtra a lesson for over-confident party that ridiculed OppositionSubscriber Only
October 25,2019 05:00:04 AM
It’s not surprising that several cabinet ministers in the Fadnavis government were sent packing by voters. The performance of the BJP’s alliance partner, Shiv Sena, has been underwhelming. Political observers have time and again pointed out the Sena’s helplessness in tagging along with the BJP.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Savarkar, father of Hindu rashtravad, also represents a tradition of social reformersSubscriber Only
October 21,2019 02:23:01 AM
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar aka Swatantryaveer Savarkar is more known as the father of Hindu rashtravad (Hindu nationalism), but at the same time he also represents Maharashtra’s glorious tradition of social and religious reformers.
Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Saffron side up: How BJP in Maharashtra became a conglomerate of winnable candidatesSubscriber Only
October 07,2019 00:39:36 AM
Ahead of assembly polls, BJP has rearranged Maharashtra’s political field to its own advantage.
Mon, Oct 07, 2019
Why is BJP keen on alliance with Shiv Sena despite repeated humiliation?Subscriber Only
January 29,2019 00:47:27 AM
For the BJP, being with the Shiv Sena is critical to holding off the Congress-NCP alliance. For the Shiv Sena, breaking away from BJP poses an existential threat.
Tue, Jan 29, 2019
A silence in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
January 08,2019 00:18:55 AM
Revocation of Nayantara Sahgal’s invite to a literary meet is a sign of intellectual decline. The excuse that Sahgal has not written in a regional language is a facade. The real reason could be her active role in award wapasi and other issues.
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
So where is the Mahagathbandhan that will challenge the BJP? asks Amit ShahSubscriber Only
July 29,2018 00:59:09 AM
BJP president Amit Shah speaks to The Indian Express on the Opposition challenge to the BJP, the party’s own difficulties with allies, the criticism over lynchings and cow vigilantism, inner-party democracy and demands for reservation.
Mon, Jul 30, 2018
Narendra Modi-led BJP is going to improve its performance in 2019, says Amit ShahSubscriber Only
July 28,2018 05:09:03 AM
In an exclusive interview to The Indian Express Group, Amit Shah spoke on key issues affecting the overall political atmosphere and particularly the BJP, including on vigilantism and lynching.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Why London Needs CompanySubscriber Only
April 12,2018 00:24:08 AM
After Brexit, the UK is looking to the Commonwealth to replace EU as trade partner
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Why tensions in Maharashtra represent a tussle between competing nationalismsSubscriber Only
January 04,2018 00:34:15 AM
For Dalits, it is important to send out the message that they matter politically, before the BJP takes a decision on Maratha reservations.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
All hype on energySubscriber Only
October 16,2017 01:10:05 AM
India continues to lack a clear roadmap for encouraging the use of clean fuel
Mon, Oct 16, 2017
Maharashtra civic polls 2017: Behind BJP’s art of winning, there’s craft tooSubscriber Only
February 24,2017 06:08:45 AM
BJP has bagged eight of the 10 municipal corporations where elections were held.
Fri, Feb 24, 2017
Maharasthra civic polls: Cities are too important to be left to corporatorsSubscriber Only
February 21,2017 00:02:44 AM
Ongoing civic polls in Maharashtra underline the disconnect between urban governance and the citizen. Cities are too important to be left to corporators.
Tue, Feb 21, 2017
So many ShivajisSubscriber Only
January 05,2017 00:00:02 AM
The 17th century Maratha king has been appropriated by diverse politicians for their gain. But in the hands of different interest groups, he has acquired several personas
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
In MNS, BJP sees a partner which can take Sena spaceSubscriber Only
October 23,2016 04:32:59 AM
The MNS agitation over the movie might have been seen as another display of the in-vogue macho neo-nationalism. But that’s not the case.
Sun, Oct 23, 2016
A disruption called DonaldSubscriber Only
October 21,2016 00:02:58 AM
Despite his outrageous views, Donald Trump represents hope to many Americans.
Wed, Nov 09, 2016
Pakistan can’t have terror cake and eat it too, says former envoy Hussain HaqqaniSubscriber Only
October 02,2016 05:45:16 AM
Pakistan’s former ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani said Pakistan was in denial about terrorism.
Thu, Oct 06, 2016Journalism of Courage
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