Politics

A People’s Critique: Expectations and Disillusionments

A secular republic is one of humanity's most difficult political achievements.

Claims of being first, the innovator of significant schemes like the “Naan Mudhalvan” to other policy decisions—are not borne out by facts; yet these were the concerted focus of a well-oiled social media machine orchestrated by the winner, TVK Vijay; the real issue however is, is the commercial, read can the corporate media be held responsible when it only dishes out mis-information?

India Economic & Social Justice Report, 2025, Author: Prof K S Chalam, published by: Institute for Economic and Social Justice, Vishakhapatnam, price: Rs 500, Pp: 180 (A-4 Size): This report is first of its kind to measure and indicate where both the Union and State governments stand in providing constitutional guarantees of Justice --both economic and social--- equally and to all citizens of the country.

The chaotic theater of Indian politics has taught us...

A unique effort, the Karnataka Muslim Convention, held recently is a culmination of months of discussions within Karnataka’s Muslim community: the effort positions itself as an exercise in constitutional responsibility and democratic accountability, not confrontation.

It is increasingly difficult in contemporary Keralam politics for...

The Assam Government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Legislative Assembly on May 26, 2026

Last week, May 6, the move to get caste equity bills pushed in New York state, received a push with a group of 50+ inter-faith coalitions, led by Dalit leaders and advocates met with several legislators

Kolkata Police say the Bengali rights activist ignored repeated summons in a case linked to alleged misinformation and “provocative” social media posts questioning EVM functioning during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections