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The march of folly
The BJP’s stance towards Kashmiris is bound to fail.
A.G. Noorani
Governors in India
The central government continues to flout states’ rights.
Menace of lobbyists
Moneyed interests are subverting democracies.
Civil disservice
The integrity of public servants has been undermined in UP.
Impeachment
Political indictment has few supporters outside the US.
Reviving a party
The Congress needs an inspiring leadership.
SCO’s new members
China wants Pakistan and India to follow the SCO charter.
The state’s ads
Government ads shouldn’t be used as a weapon against the press.
Politics and justice
An impartial public prosecutor is needed to uphold the law.
Modi’s target
Modi is exploiting an issue that Muslims are already looking into.
Septuagenarians
This August, can our countries finally come together in peace?
Kashmir in revolt
What will New Delhi talk about on Kashmir?
Tail wags dog
Highly centralised parties weaken democratic structures.
A new system?
Constitutional changes cannot clean up the messiness of politics.
Above the law?
Politicians must be accountable to their true masters, the people.
Caligula’s horse
Modi is sending a clear signal of where India is heading.
Ministers as actors
At stake in this issue is the dignity of public office.
Censoring MPs
Expunging parliamentary records is an abuse of power.
The two Punjabs
The centre needs to loosen its grip on the states’ affairs.
Student politics
A culture of intolerance has pervaded campuses.