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The Padma Awards aren’t just about prestige — they’re about deepening democracy
India abolished colonial titles but still chose to honour public service — creating a civilian awards system that continues to evolve with democracy itself
Mirwaiz of Kashmir says violence and force is weakness while dialogue is the path to peace
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq emphasized dialogue for peace and prosperity. He recalled his father, Mirwaiz Farooq, who abhorred violence and championed engagement. Thirty-six years of conflict have cost Kashmir dearly. Mirwaiz believes dialogue respects democratic a…
‘Colonial fantasy’: What went wrong on Narendra Modi’s European tour?
Modi’s Nordic tour was aimed at boosting economic ties, but was overshadowed by questions on India’s democracy and a racist cartoon Read Full Article at RT.com
How the West Misreads Modi’s Success
India may be less liberal now, but it remains democratic.
How the West Misreads Modi’s Success
India may be less liberal now, but it remains democratic.
After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic values
India has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justice and freedom. India's role in global initiatives and its contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic were cited as reaso…
Churn and change in three states
The Opposition parties must firmly push back. BJP will be the conservative pole. Other political choices and alternatives must be preserved for India to remain a democratic, federal and secular country
‘Mockery of democracy’: TTV Dhinakaran accuses Vijay-led TVK of horse-trading in Tamil Nadu govt formation bid
A political storm brews in Tamil Nadu. AMMK leader T. T. V. Dhinakaran alleges Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is involved in horse-trading. This follows TVK chief Vijay staking claim to form the government. Dhinakaran has urged the Governor to invite AIADMK…
Popper and his Theory of Democracy
Growing up in India, I was taught that democracy was the great good that we have to be eternally grateful for. Democracy was the Holiest of the Holy Cows and it was the gift that Gandhi and his lackeys had given to the people of India through their wisdom and…
What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy
Modi's BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won't go away.
A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question
Is the US a democracy or a republic? That’s a misleading question, writes a historian of early America. The values of republicanism and the values of democracy have both been vital to the nation.
How AI Swarms Are Disrupting Democracy
Every day, millions of pieces of fake content are produced. Videos, audio clips, posts, articles, generated by artificial intelligence, distributed at industrial scale, aimed at shifting public opinion across entire countries. The people producing them are of…
Who’s still missing? The blind spot in India’s democracy
Khan, R. ORCID logo (23 March 2026) Who’s still missing? The blind spot in India’s democracy. South Asia @ LSE.