Arun George
Why the Congress can’t cheer its Kerala victory for too long
Eminent political scientist J Prabhash explains why the Congress-led alliance won so comprehensively in Kerala and why it will need to demonstrate efficiency in governance very quickly
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Vijay’s big Tamil Nadu win has one big question: What does he stand for?
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar has unsettled Tamil Nadu’s old DMK-AIADMK political frame. In this Q&A, journalist Nirupama Subramanian explains why his rise is not just about fan politics; where the DMK misread the state’s mood; and why Vijay’s agenda for the state remains unclear
- Jairaj SinghArun George
- TNN & Agencies
The 5 factors that resulted in BJP finally winning in West Bengal
BJP’s sweeping West Bengal win marks a dramatic expansion of its national footprint and a major setback for Mamata Banerjee’s TMC. Psephologist Sandeep Shastri decodes the verdict and what it means for INDIA’s future
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can this Supreme Court verdict change how courts decide on abortion cases?
A Supreme Court bench has said that a woman’s choice needs to put first in all cases where she is seeking an abortion beyond the limit specified by law
- Arun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How wage stagnation, inflation pushed Noida’s workers to the edge
In this interview, economist Ajit Ranade explains why the anger in Noida ran deeper than one wage hike. At the heart of it, he argues, are stagnant incomes, contract labour, rising prices, and a factory economy built on persistent insecurity
- Jairaj SinghArun George
- TNN & Agencies
Why Kerala election results could decide Left or Rahul Gandhi’s future
A prominent Indian political scientist explains what is at stake with the Kerala state election
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why the world can’t ignore Iran’s threat to mine the Strait of Hormuz
While Iran claims it hasn’t deployed mines in the waterway so far, the deployment of the floating explosive devices could paralyse trade in the region.
How India and the world dealt with a global oil shock 50 years ago
The oil shock of 1973 is the closest thing to what the world is experiencing presently thanks to the war in Iran.
Why the war in Iran could change the Gulf region forever
A former Indian diplomat explains why US-Israel should end the war at the earliest and how this conflict could result in big changes in the region
Did fear and fealty aid election of India's first woman prime minister?
When Lal Bahadur Shastri passed away, Indira Gandhi – supported by the party president, 11 CMs and a majority of party MPs – was the overwhelming favourite to replace him. But then, Morarji Desai stepped in and forced a contest
How Rohit Sharma beat Shahid Afridi to become The King of Sixes
The maximums began flowing when the boy from Mumbai’s Borivali began opening the innings. You will be surprised by the margin by which he has beaten Afridi.
- Arun George
- TNN
‘The INDIA alliance is on the verge of disappearance’
A political scientist breaks down why anti-incumbency didn’t work against Nitish Kumar and why the loss in Bihar could be the last straw for the INDIA bloc
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The three big mistakes that cost Tejashwi Yadav the Bihar election
Changing the direction of campaign midway, too much focus on urban voters, and giving too many tickets to Yadavs
Why India’s private intercity buses are death traps on wheels and will remain so
Two fire tragedies involving private buses – one in Andhra Pradesh and the other in Rajasthan – reveal that every accident leads to much anguish and anger, but nothing ever changes. Bus operators continue to dance around regulatory frameworks because passengers, robbed of alternatives, can’t demand more.
‘If one genuinely wants to dismantle caste, symbols of superiority must be challenged’
Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and head of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi in Maharashtra, on the many issues with the Uttar Pradesh government’s recent directives on caste-based markers
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Election Commission is supposed to be a facilitator for voters, not an obstructor’
A petitioner who has challenged the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar explains the many questions raised by the initiative.
How social media became the riskiest part of students’ lives
The recent arrest of a 19-year-old in Pune and more stringent US visa norms for students show the high cost for students to post controversial opinions on social media.
- Arun George
- TNN
‘Why ending Naxalism is not as easy as killing its top leader’
Despite the killing of top Naxal leader Basavaraju and government claims that insurgency will end by 2026, long-time Maoist observer Sudeep Chakravarti warns that poor governance, neglect, and injustice still fester across India's most vulnerable regions.
Is this Chinese missile a dud or India’s biggest air defence headache?
An unexploded Chinese PL-15 missile was recovered in Punjab during Operation Sindoor. Here’s why the missile has sent defence strategists, scientists and manufacturers into a tizzy
- Arun George
- TNN
Why jihadis will be upset with Pakistan Army over Operation Sindoor
A defence expert dissects the India-Pakistan ceasefire, revealing US mediation, Pakistan’s vulnerabilities, the fallout with jihadis, and the shifting dynamics of aerial combat.