Fozia Yasin is a journalist and researcher exploring the stories and lives at the margins
Political scientist and author Sibaji Pratim Basu traces the history of political defections in India. The former vice-chancellor of Vidyasagar University explains why regional parties are especially vulnerable to splits and reflects on what the current political churn reveals about the health of Indian democracy. Edited excerpts from an interview with Fozia Yasin.
What began as a disputed video has become AAP's biggest political challenge in Punjab, with implications for its 2027 electoral strategy
Was the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest about NEET, institutional corruption, about one minister’s resignation, or, as some opposition voices have suggested, a proxy fight against right wing politics?
The Cockroach Janta Party was born from a verbal barb by a top judicial figure, grew to 22 million followers and is now trying to build a movement on the streets
Manish Chandi, a social ecologist who has spent over two decades living and working in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has closely studied the region’s ecology, indigenous communities and changing landscapes. In an interview with Fozia Yasin, he reflects on what makes the island unique, the risks of large-scale transformation and what could be lost if development proceeds without a better understanding of its ecology, history and people. Edited excerpts
Rajeev Gowda, chair of the Congress Research Department and former Rajya Sabha member, argues that the project, in its current form, requires a transparent reassessment and greater scientific scrutiny. Edited excerpts from an interview with Fozia Yasin.
With more than 45 years of experience working for the conservation and protection of India’s environment, well-known conservationist Debi Goenka has fought battles across forests, coastlines and courtrooms.
Twenty rebel Trinamool MPs have merged with the little-known NCPI instead of joining the BJP directly. The move raises questions about the anti-defection law and the political strategy behind the split
Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad challenge rebel MPs to resign before joining the BJP, question claims of a 20-member breakaway faction, and defend Mamata Banerjee's leadership amid the party's deepest crisis yet.
Opposition alliance adopts a strategy for future meetings, will write to CJI on SIR, seeks Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam controversies
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