Kerala polls 2026: 20 seats that could shape the state’s verdict
Kerala is out for voting on Thursday and the noise is over.The ‘Kalashakkottu’ has ended, the loudspeakers are off and after weeks of rallies, temple runs, church visits, candidate selfies and backroom arithmetic, the election is back where Kerala likes…
Defiance or sabotage? What AAP's move in Kerala signals for Congress in assembly polls
NEW DELHI: Does Aam Aadmi Party not want Congress to win in Kerala assembly polls?INDIA bloc’s inability to form a unified front ahead of the Kerala assembly polls was exposed spectacularly after Arvind Kejriwal‘s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released…
National Maritime Day: India's oil lifeline churns through conflict waters
On National Maritime Day, when India pauses to mark the historic voyage of its first modern merchant ship and celebrate a legacy that stretches back to ancient seafarers, the focus is usually on pride. This year, however, it may also be a moment to look…
Puducherry assembly election SWOT analysis: NDA vs Congress-DMK in direct clash amid TVK buzz
Congress’ V Vaithilingam; CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections have set the stage for a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP and…
Identity on trial: Why India's new transgender law is facing backlash
‘Cause shade never made anybody less gay’ – Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm DownLast week, two contrasting developments related to the LGBTQ+ community made global headlines. One, in the German city of Munich, Dominik Krause was elected mayor,…
Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026 SWOT analysis: Can Stalin hold the Dravidian fortress or will Vijay’s TVK disrupt the old order?
With campaign activity picking up across Tamil Nadu, the 2026 assembly election is shaping up as a high-stakes contest that could test the durability of the state’s long-standing Dravidian political order. What was once a largely bipolar contest is now…
'Pop a pill and carry on': The workplace silence on India's menstrual leave debate
Is it that time of the month? No issues. Pop a pill and get to work with a hot water bag! It sounds casual, almost harmless. But behind this everyday remark lies a deeper reality, one that millions of women silently go through every month.Modern work…
Allies in Delhi, rivals in states: Why Congress should quit INDIA bloc, fight regional parties
NEW DELHI: The just-concluded Rajya Sabha election has done more than reshuffle numbers in the Upper House – it has once again exposed the widening divide within the opposition’s INDIA (Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance) bloc.…
Three weeks, three challenges: Inside India’s battles as Middle East explodes
The last day of February was meant to be routine — travel plans, a turn of the calendar, the quiet anticipation of a new month. Instead, a long-simmering conflict boiled over as the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran under what…
From Jayalalithaa’s shadow to spotlight: Tracing political journey of ‘Chinnamma’ VK Sasikala
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Former AIADMK chief VK Sasikala recently announced the name of her new political party- All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in…