Persons, not possessions

One of the more productive moments of the monsoon session of Parliament was the


Aug, 12,2018

One law for all

The plan of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) to set up a shariah


Jul, 29,2018

Ghosts of Emergency

D.E.M. O’Cracy, the beloved husband of T. Ruth, father of L.I. Bertie, brother of


Jul, 15,2018

The antics of an anarchist

Democracy and anarchism don’t go hand in hand unless you are an Arvind Kejriwal.


Jul, 01,2018

A chimera of an alliance

The recent byelection results have drawn a lot of attention in the national media.


Jun, 17,2018

Forming governments in courtrooms

It is telling that the two recent times the Supreme Court held a midnight hearing,


Jun, 03,2018

Of debates and disruptions

The Parliament used to be an institution for enacting the 3Ds: Debate, dissent and


May, 06,2018

History repeats itself

It was not long ago when a political leader from Delhi, with national ambitions,


Apr, 22,2018

Ensuring a cyber-just democracy

I remember calling Internet the new-age God, because it offered space for expression


Apr, 08,2018

One poll for all

Since the past many days, I have been witness to a raging debate in India over the


Mar, 25,2018

De-Congressising the ecosystem

In the last fortnight, the Indian political landscape was dominated by stories


Mar, 11,2018

Having the last laugh

One of the first things humans learn after coming into this world is how to laugh.


Feb, 25,2018