Jawed Naqvi

Indian polls from Friday to decide future of its democracy

Opposition sees an opening for itself in PM’s northern stronghold; Modi says he is confident of getting more than 400 seats in Lok Sabha. Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:52am

Change his name if BJP wins

Unemployment and price rise are the key concerns of nearly half the electorate, the survey shows. Updated 16 Apr, 2024 09:15am

The professor’s delinquent students

China being the elephant in the room is not a fact that Modi readily acknowledges. Updated 09 Apr, 2024 10:50am

Is there now a winning team?

Today, it’s Kejriwal who looks primed to swing the match against Modi, even a rigged one. Applaud him. Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:47am

Something else about March 23

The outcome was independence that produced an independence that Gandhi refused to feel joyous about. Published 26 Mar, 2024 06:59am

Arrests of Kejriwal and Co galvanise frayed Indian opposition

It is being seen as retribution for the two parties coming together to pose a challenge to Modi in Delhi, Punjab, Goa and even in his home state of Gujarat. Updated 23 Mar, 2024 02:02pm

Is India’s judiciary up for the fight?

Since independence, the courts have protected but also undermined the people’s will as arbiters of India’s destiny. Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:34am

Flutter of the butterfly’s wings

Was Rihanna’s silence on the farmers’ struggle this time around an oversight or a Faustian bargain? Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:57am

Why not directly elect a tycoon?

A closer look at Kamra’s outlandish idea reveals an untold truth. The Modi government does resemble a massively advertised business enterprise. Updated 05 Mar, 2024 01:27pm

Can Modi score without electronic voting machines?

Mr Modi has assiduously refused to respond to opposition demands to go back to ballot paper for more transparent voting. Updated 27 Feb, 2024 10:20am

Broadcaster Ameen Sayani, whose voice united South Asia, passes away at 91

Sayani's was the legendary voice that introduced the sub-continent to the radiance and lure of Indian film music on the shortwave. Published 22 Feb, 2024 11:21am

OBITUARY: Broadcaster whose voice united South Asia dies at 91

His weekly Binaca Geetmala introduced people to film music Published 22 Feb, 2024 07:57am

Of the elephant in the courtroom

India’s supreme court must step in to ensure that its own writ is honoured by the Indian state and government. Updated 20 Feb, 2024 10:02am

Poll verdict slams cancel culture

It’s unfortunate that South Asian countries have been in the throes of the ‘cancel’ malaise for so long. Updated 13 Feb, 2024 10:20am

Looking for signs of a Modi wave

Was there a wave in Chhattisgarh or Rajasthan or even Madhya Pradesh for the BJP or against the Congress recently? Updated 06 Feb, 2024 09:54am

Ram won’t help but Nitish might

On all previous occasions, a divided opposition stood pulverised. That looks different for the 2024 contest. Updated 30 Jan, 2024 09:45am

An affront to Gandhi’s Ram

If the BJP hopes to exploit a daylong spectacle in Ayodhya to canvass support, that shouldn’t worry the opposition at all, provided peace prevails. Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:57am

Tight security rings India’s Ayodhya temple amid violence fears

Modi to inaugurate temple today as Muslims seek security. Updated 22 Jan, 2024 10:21am

The death of a Muslim musician

Ustad Rashid Khan was indeed among the more accomplished musicians from India’s current crop of classical vocalists. Updated 16 Jan, 2024 10:06am

Desperate need for divine help?

The opposition should interpret Modi’s perceived need for divine assistance as a sign of desperation. Updated 09 Jan, 2024 09:46am