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Sidharth Bhatia
Politics
The Wire Talks | Adding Secular and Socialist to the Constitution in the Beginning Would Have Been Superfluous
'It was obvious from the document that it would be a welfare state and a secular state,' Raju Ramachandran says.
Jan 24, 2025
Recent
Full Text | The Culture of Impunity Has Been Universalised Because of What Israel Did in Gaza
Israel’s bombing of Gaza has made a bonfire of international norms, says author Pankaj Mishra.
Jan 21, 2025
World
The Wire Talks | Israel’s Bombing of Gaza Has Made a Bonfire of International Norms
Can the world ever be the same after Israel’s brutal, non-stop bombing of Gaza? That is the question author Pankaj Mishra discusses in this podcast.
Jan 17, 2025
Culture
Pritish Nandy: Sensitive Poet, Feisty Editor and Many More Things In Between
Of his many avatars, being a supportive boss and a friend were also important to those who had worked with him.
Jan 09, 2025
Politics
A Prime Minister of Quiet Strength and Decency: Remembering Manmohan Singh
Singh’s tenure opened up the economy to foreign investment, removed bureaucratic control for Indian companies and thus, set off record growth that was never seen before or since.
Dec 29, 2024
Politics
Would Raj Kapoor Fit in New India? Probably Not
If he made a film like 'Shri 420' today, he would have been called ‘anti-national’.
Dec 20, 2024
Video
'Indira Gandhi Overdid the ‘Foreign Hand’ but Some of Her Fears About the CIA Were Real': Paul McGarr
McGarr’s new book, Spying in South Asia-Britain, the United States and India’s Secret Cold War takes a deep look at how India was a theatre of intense spying from even before independence
Nov 22, 2024
Politics
Hindu Signalling Minus the Violence: Why the Aam Aadmi Party Has Embraced ‘Hindutva-Lite’
AAP could be the party that believes in modern education, welfare policies, technology and good governance but without forgetting India’s Hindu roots.
Sep 28, 2024
Opinion
What Is it About Rahul Gandhi That Gets Under the BJP’s Skin?
By going to the US before Modi, Gandhi has stolen some of his thunder, but it is in India where the real action will be played out.
Sep 13, 2024
Politics
Why Rahul Gandhi Must Move From His Modi Obsession to Talk To The Young Indians
Relentless attacks on Modi win points, but it may be time to broaden the repertoire. This is the moment when Gandhi can start connecting — directly and explicitly — with the dynamic younger generation on issues that really matter.
Jul 19, 2024
Politics
Portfolio Allocations Show Modi’s ‘I, Me, Myself’ Mindset Has Trumped Coalition Dharma
Forget the ‘big’ ministries — defence, home, external affairs, finance — the allies have not even been given anything remotely high-profile.
Jun 12, 2024
Opinion
To Deal With His Allies, Narendra Modi Will Now Have to Learn Some Humility And It Will Not be Easy
No more 'Modi ki guarantee', this will be a genuine 'NDA ki sarkar.'
Jun 05, 2024
Politics
‘There is a Clear Attempt by the RSS to Infiltrate the Judiciary’: Christophe Jaffrelot
Jaffrelot says de-institutionalising, that is taking direct control of independent institutions, is a hallmark of the Modi style of administration.
May 31, 2024
Politics
Modi's Divine Complex: A Political Ploy or Genuine Self Belief?
His recent statements are the culmination of an elaborate, lifelong image building exercise.
May 24, 2024
Politics
'Modi Sarkar Ki Guarantee' – Wall to Wall Propaganda Using Public Funds
Narendra Modi is leaving no stone unturned to win in these elections, including partnering with parties it has called corrupt.
Mar 16, 2024
Politics
Modi’s Call for 370 Seats Is Echoed by Bollywood
How did Modi choose the number? It's obvious really – 370 is also the number of the Article in the Constitution that gave J&K its special status within the Union of India. Getting rid of this Article was the first major decision of the BJP government after 2019.
Feb 24, 2024
Culture
RIP Ameen Sayani, Whose Warm Voice Captivated Millions of Listeners for Generations
Sayani's warm, friendly tone endeared him to millions and his stock phrases became wildly popular, or went viral in today’s language.
Feb 21, 2024
Video
Watch: 'Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan Gave Many Grants to Temples and Sants'
In conversation with Dr Ruchika Sharma, who uses Youtube and X to counter misleading historical narratives.
Feb 14, 2024
Politics
India’s RWA Uncles Are Now Adding to the Intolerance Around Us
Tenants in big cities face enough hurdles as it is. Now neighbourhood groups are out to police political opinion too.
Feb 06, 2024