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India's democratic miracle in action

Resilient India marches ahead

The Academy hopeful from the fringes

There should be a groundswell of public pressure on government to tackle air pollution

As India’s election campaigns heat up, one can only hope that whims — and the incendiary rhetoric that often accompanies them — do not ignite a conflagration

If Modi’s government believes that it has adequate funds to meet Kerala’s needs, it owes an explanation to as to why such a small amount has been allocated

The country’s media reports recklessly on ephemera that have no impact on public welfare, and focuses constantly on the superficial and the sensational

Most social media platforms in the country have become rife with falsehoods, spreading rumours and fake news

The world’s largest democracy is reeling under BJP’s majoritarian attitude and assertiveness, both of which are polarising the country

Indians have a particularly low threshold for what qualifies as disrespect and social media simply amplifies the outrage

Economic and cultural backlash must be resisted, and the promise of global integration realised for all

By stoking long-buried resentments and promoting hatred of Muslims, the BJP’s kulturkampf is dividing Indian society