India's Tryst With Ideology
In this issue of Outlook, we look at some of the regional and national political parties and the shifts in their ideological stance as they strive to navigate political power
Trapped: With Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest, What Is The Future Of AAP?
It is time for Arvind Kejriwal to do some soul-searching
Sena Versus Sena: Mapping Shiv Sena's Ideological Birth, Reign And Split Identity
Amid the battle between Sena factions headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Bal Thackeray, will the real Shiv Sena stand up please?
Left, Right & Centre: Tracing JMM's Journey And Its Vision Of Tribal Emancipation
Since the formation of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has partnered with various parties, ranging from the Congress to the BJP. It, however, insists that the inclusion of the marginalised is at the centre of its ideology
Ideological Flip-Flops: Tracing TMC's Journey Through The Corridors Of Power
Mamata Banerjee’s party claims to be “the real Congress” in Bengal, more Left than the CPI (M) and more authentic Hindu than the BJP. But what is the TMC’s real ideology?
Maverick Politician: How Lalu Led RJD To Political Relevance
Lalu Prasad Yadav has infused much-needed wit and charm into Indian politics. It is, however, his political acumen that has helped the RJD emerge as a big political player
Hop, Skip, Slip: Navigating Alliances With Nitish Kumar-Led Party
Nitish Kumar emerged in the political arena as the only Kurmi leader of that stature in Bihar, but his frequent change of alliance has hurt his supporters
Southern Samrat: How Stalin Represents The Ethos And Legacy Of DMK
Stalin is reinventing Dravidian politics for the DMK.
The Paradox Of KCR And His Bharat Rashtra Samithi
He may have won Telangana twice for fighting for its creation, but K Chandrashekar Rao’s changing persona has cost him dearly
The Burden Of Legacy On Jagan Mohan Reddy
Jagan Mohan Reddy promised to take his father YSR’s legacy forward. Has he managed to keep his word?
National Conference And The Political Aroma Of Wazwan
At a rare feast organised for local journalists at the NC headquarters, Omar Abdullah was optimistic about the resurgence of political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir
Ideological Backtrack: The Remaking Of People's Democratic Party
Mehbooba Mufti is yet to respond to the logic behind the PDP’s 2015 alliance with the BJP
The Evolution of Samajwadi Party: From Anti-Congress Roots to Joining INDIA Bloc
The Samajwadi Party founded by socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav assumed many shapes in several alliances, all aimed at furthering the interests of the backward classes
Khuda Hafiz
Sometimes we meet people just once, or fleetingly, but their kind gestures manage to touch our hearts.
Keeping Father Alive: Dealing With My Father's Death
Trying to make sense of the permanent void, attempting to find answers to the many unanswered questions, and striving hard to keep his memories breathing—how I am dealing with my father’s death
'A Night of Knowing Nothing': Chronicling Dissent And Uprising
A searing political documentary of our time, A Night of Knowing Nothing deserves more recognition, sharing, discussion, and debate
Wild Women: An Anthology Of Sacred Poetry
This delectably dangerous anthology questions the traditional understanding of the sacred feminine and redefines it
Diary: A Citizen's Take On Kejriwal And The Idea Of Corruption-Free Govt
A corporate employee in Delhi shares his views on the 'India Against Corruption' movement and the idea of development that Arvind Kejriwal gave to the people of Delhi.