What If Modi Scores Below 200 Seats...

If the BJP gets only 200 seats and wants to remain in power, Modi will have to make way -- either for a proxy of his choice, or for an internal rival, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. IMAGE:......

From 53 in first polls, number of parties at over 2500

Fifty-three political parties had contested the first Lok Sabha polls in 1951. The number of political parties today stands at over 2,500. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Does A Democracy Need A Sengol?

The sengol must revert to where it belongs -- behind a glass case and not figure in ceremonies concerning India's democracy, argues Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The sengol is being carried in the......

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

'When the Exeutive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?' IMAGE: Chief Justice of India Dr D Y Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna during the judgment on......

Five game-changers in the Budget

Incrementalism can only work if subsequent Budgets and opportunities in between Budgets are used to reform as well, says Ajay Chibber. This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up......

High-profile business wars: Inside story of Bajaj family feud

Family feuds do not just tear businesses apart, they shape them, says Shyamal Majumdar in his latest book that brings the inside stories of some of India's most high-profile business battles. An......