The National Conference manifesto for the 2024 Assembly elections has a much grander precedent: Sheikh Abdullah's ‘Naya Kashmir’, his project of modernising the former princely state
Israel has made many friends in the international sphere by selling countries state-of-the-art defence technology that it ‘battle tests’ on Palestinian people
Bupinder Singh Bali’s ‘Those Who Stayed: Sikhs of Kashmir’ brings a neglected narrative into the spotlight, but its sweeping generalizations may undermine its intent
A book review of Pushparaj Deshpande and Ruchira Chaturvedi's book 'Bharat Jodo Yatra: Reclaiming India’s Soul'
In the book, Surinder S Jodhka aims to restore autonomy to a village, enabling it to engage with the urban world on its own terms.
The stories of Manipur that this book recounts are violent, cruel and infused with unadulterated savagery.
Amar Sohal’s ‘The Muslim Secular’ is a compelling exploration of ideas, identities, and legacies that takes you on a scholarly journey that traverses the intricate terrain of India’s struggle for Independence and its subsequent partition through the lens of three influential Muslim leaders: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, and Sheikh Abdullah.
Written by seasoned political journalist Neerja Chowdhury, ‘How Prime Ministers Decide’ serves as a comprehensive guide to India’s political history and the evolution of its leadership. It provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the complexities, achievements, and shortcomings of each prime minister’s tenure.
In ‘Between Hope and Despair: 100 Ethical Reflections on Contemporary India’, Rajeev Bhargava embarks on a journey of introspection, encompassing a hundred essays that delve into the dream of building a society of free and equal individuals, despite the challenges posed by diversity.
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