It Was Nitish Vs Nitish In Bihar Assembly Election 2025
Bihar’s crises are not isolated statistics but lived realities, revealing a state where systemic neglect, social inequities and political disregard have turned everyday survival into an act of endurance.
How A Weakened Opposition In Bihar Softened Nitish Kumar's Grip On The State
As the results became clearer on November 14, JD(U) workers began chanting slogans about Nitish—among them, “Tiger abhi zinda hai (Tiger is alive)” and “Nitish zaroori bhi hain, majboori bhi (Nitish is indispensable)”
An Offering Of Nothings: How Bihar Election Enforced Political Status Quo
The outcome of the Bihar elections reminds one of the French sayings—the more things change, the more they stay the same
Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai: Rumours Of Nitish Kumar's Political Decline Appear To Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Nitish Kumar has managed to bring about a change conducive enough for both the baagh and the bakri to drink water from the same pond
Why Are Women Missing From Bihar's Political Leadership?
The Left parties, which champion women’s representation and empowerment, fielded only one woman among their 33 candidates in the Bihar election
Nitish Kumar's Political Journey: Rise, Fall, Rise To 10-Time CM
Despite persistent reports of declining health and speculation that his political run was ending, Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in for an unprecedented 10th term as CM of Bihar today.
Scrutinising the Sweep In Bihar Election
Nitish Kumar won because he appeared more credible, while Tejashwi Yadav’s promises seemed too far-fetched
The Precarity Of Muslims Writ Large In 2025 Bihar Election Results
The results of the Bihar election indicate the ugly ghettoisation of Muslim representation
Anatomy Of Exploitation: How Bihar Migrant Labourers Only Matter During Elections
Stories about Bihar’s migrant labour will continue to be told only during elections, but with silence on the question of class
Haq Recreates The Shah Bano Struggle But Avoids The Political Aftermath
Haq, the new film inspired by this landmark case, captures the intimate struggle of a woman seeking dignity within a system stacked against her, even as it stops short of exploring the political tremors that reshaped India for decades to come.
The Afterlife Of A Landmark: How The Shah Bano Judgement Affected Her Family
Shah Bano had gone to court for Rs. 200 a month. But what she received was a permanent public trial
How Muslim Law Is Surprisingly Liberal For Women And Why We Think Otherwise
Unlike popular belief, Muslim law contains some of the most diverse and historically progressive divorce options for women.
Haq: We Don’t Need A Shining Star
Nobody feels the need to ask Muslim women whether they want to be rescued or saved
Desecration Of A Sacred Memory: Haq And The Pitfalls Of Dramatising History
With films based on real life characters/events increasingly getting entangled in legal battles, it’s time to go back to the storyboard and ask the moot question—is ethical consent possible in cinema?
Night Of Grief: How The Delhi Blast Blew Open Old Suspicions And New Wounds
Behind the toll of dead and injured in the Delhi blast lie shattered families, an embattled university and communities grappling with renewed suspicion
Kashmir Police Blast Throws Up More Questions Than Answers
An accidental blast at a police station in Nowgam, Kashmir, leaves behind grieving kin and questions about the handling of seized contraband
Sentenced To Chaos: Will Delhi Extradite Sheikh Hasina To Bangladesh?
A death sentence to Sheikh Hasina hiding in Delhi, a fractured political system trying to repair ties with Pakistan and elections round the corner, Bangladesh has become a headache for India
David Szalay’s Flesh Wins 2025 Booker Prize: A Bold Exploration of Masculinity And Life
The 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay maps the contours of masculinity in the contemporary world
Broken In Bihar: Can NDA Empower Migrant Workers From The State?
Bihar's migrant workers, a constant through time, are driven to other states not just by poverty but by a need for change and opportunity.