PM vs Opposition

02 Jul 2024

There are some instances in the history of Indian politics that highlight the dynamic nature of our democracy, where the Prime Minister and key leaders in the opposition play pivotal roles in shaping legislative debates and influencing public opinion. The confrontations often reflect the diverse political ideologies and agendas within...

Leader of Opposition

29 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha did not officially recognize a Leader of the Opposition until 1969. The position was vacant between 1970 and 1977, between 1980 and 1989 and between 2014 to 2024. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, filling a post...

Sanjay and Rukhsana—’Ice-cream buddies’

25 Jun 2024

Maneka Gandhi defended her husband stoutly even after she left mother-in-law and then prime minister Indira Gandhi’s house and joined the right-wing BJP. According to her, the Emergency brought about order and discipline in the country. ‘There were no power failures, no strikes or lockouts, citizens went about without the...

India’s Worst Train Disasters

18 Jun 2024

List of fatal train accidents is endless. However, today we will deep dive into the some prominent incidents which grabbed the headlines and forced the railways to ponder for better safety mechanism of trains that run on the world’s largest rail network. The train accident in West Bengal between Kanchanjungha...

The Might of G7

15 Jun 2024

The concept of a forum for the capitalist world’s major industrialized countries emerged before the 1973 oil crisis. It began with five-member countries in 1973 and eventually two more nations joined it till 1976. Let’s deep dive into the report on evolution, and significance of G7 in the world political...

Shades of ‘Waiting’

11 Jun 2024

A glimpse of the Black & White era of Hindi cinema. Cinema of yester-years adds charm, distance and melancholy ; specially the black and white era where the emotion of ‘waiting’ was more profound. It is mostly presented through songs. Though, in modern life any of the lovers-man or woman...

Cabinet Formation

08 Jun 2024

Cabinet formation in India by the Prime Minister has a rich history intertwined with the country’s political evolution. It aims to reflect India’s diversity in terms of regions, languages, religions, castes, and genders. The formation of the Cabinet in India by the Prime Minister has a rich history intertwined with...

A recap of record Victories in LS polls

04 Jun 2024

Sometimes popularity of leaders is so high that margins in terms of votes set records. Pritam Munde, Narendra Modi, VK Singh, Rahul Gandhi and Mulayam Singh Yadav etched their names in this category. Victories in Lok Sabha elections with the biggest margins are often seen as a reflection of a...

Giant killers and Unexpected Triumphs: A peep into Surprising Electoral Outcomes

03 Jun 2024

From political heavyweights facing unexpected defeats to underdogs emerging victorious, electoral upsets have captivated the nation and redefined the political landscape. A look at some of the significant upsets in Indian elections. The 1951-52 parliamentary election, a significant event in India's democratic journey, saw an unusual outcome that surprised the...

Counting on EVM

01 Jun 2024

Vote counting is tedious if elections are conducted through ballot papers. Trials of EVMs were first held in 1982 in Kerala and later rolled out in 25 states in 1998. In 2004 general elections, EVMs were launched pan-India. With EVMs, counting is smooth and seamless. With the Supreme Court ruling...