Swati Chaturvedi

Special to Gulf News

Swati Chaturvedi is an award-winning journalist and author of ‘I Am a Troll: Inside the Secret World of the BJP’s Digital Army’.

Articles from the author

SWAT ANALYSIS

Why India’s language, history wars miss the real crisis

We can’t change history, but we can shape the future — India must choose what matters more

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In the age of AI, should we be overhauling our curriculum, preparing kids for the new digital world — or feeding them stale, rehashed history?

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Retirement at 75? Bhagwat comment stirs succession talk

With Modi turning 75, speculation grows about succession plans — and Sangh’s role in them

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi both turn 75 in September. Bhagwat recently repeated an article of faith of the organisation saying that “leaders should retire at 75".

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Bihar voter roll sparks a political firestorm in India

Exclusion of accepted IDs, tight deadlines push poll panel into the eye of a growing storm

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose JD(U) is part of the BJP-led alliance, has warned that the new poll revision could backfire politically.

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India MP Mahua Moitra tells all after wedding in Berlin

In exclusive interview, Mahua talks about politics, partnership and what lies ahead

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Mahua Moitra with husband Pinaki Mishra.

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Delhi judge faces impeachment in burnt cash scandal

After outrage, impeachment process begins as government builds consensus with Opposition

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Justice Verma has repeatedly claimed that he had no knowledge of how the unaccounted cash was found in his guard room or who burnt it.

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Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee: Shaping Bengal's future

As West Bengal heads into polls, TMC’s powerful duo navigate politics with discipline

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Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee display a throwback picture of an injured Mamata with her mother and baby Abhishek.

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Politics and dynasty: Lalu, Nitish battle for Bihar

With disowned son and public stumbles, old rivals still cast the longest shadows

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Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav are bitter political rivals today, but once upon a time they were best friends and allies.

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Snubbed and silenced: Tharoor caught in the crossfire

Congress cold shoulder to Tharoor shows how far it has drifted from political pragmatism

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The Congress threw a hissy fit when the Modi government ignored its own list of recommended names and instead picked Shashi Tharoor to head one of the delegations to articulate India's stance against terrorism.

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India’s growth is the best answer to terrorism

Strong leadership is essential to guide public sentiment during times of provocation

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Students walk to attend classes as their school reopened after a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, in Srinagar on May 13, 2025.

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What the caste census tells us about India’s future

As Bihar polls loom, government walks tightrope between ideology and electoral arithmetic

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No details have been shared yet regarding a timeframe or budget for the proposed caste census in India.

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Pahalgam attack a wake-up call for India’s security

Attack highlights need for reevaluation of security priorities and protection of civilians

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Indian paramilitary personnel conduct a patrol in Pahalgam following an attack on tourists.

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The Thackeray reunion Mumbai didn’t see coming

Uddhav and Raj may be writing a new script of sub-regional unity and political survival

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Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have hinted at unity to safeguard Maharashtra's interests and the Marathi language.