Lucknow: The Blooming Flower

28 May 2024

Barring initial some terms since independence, the BJP’s hold over Lucknow has been strong for the past three decades, largely due to the popularity of its leaders and changing allegiance of voters. Historical Overview: Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Uttar Pradesh...

Historically Speaking: Nitish Kumar’s Bitter Rivalry With Ram Vilas Paswan

27 May 2024

Historically Speaking with Dr Aishwarya Pandit Sharma: In this new episode, the guest Sobhana K Nair talks about the rivalry between Ram Vilas Paswan and Nitish Kumar. Nair mentions that the reason that both of them didn't get along with each other. She pointed out the distinction between the two...

Rajas Have Fought Elections Too

27 May 2024

In the annals of India’s transition from a British colony to an independent nation, one of the most captivating chapters is the involvement of members of the erstwhile royal families and princely states in the democratic process. These individuals, who once held positions of power and privilege, embarked on a...

Historically Speaking: Solving The Mystery Behind Paswan’s Political Strategy

26 May 2024

Historically Speaking with Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma has released an engaging new episode titled “The Science of Alliance.” This episode features Sobhana K Nair, Deputy Editor of The Hindu and author of "Ram Vilas Paswan: The Weathervane of Indian Politics" as the guest. Sobhana K Nair talks about the caste...

Historically Speaking: Who Is The New Weathervane Of Indian Politics?

25 May 2024

The upcoming episode of Historically Speaking hosted by Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, features Sobhana Nair, Deputy Editor of The Hindu and author of the book 'Ram Vilas Paswan: The Weathervane of Indian Politics' as a guest. She talks about who is the new weathervane of the Indian politics. Nair refers...

Kolkata: TMC’s Fortress

25 May 2024

Considered to be a bastion of the Trinamool Congress, it has been won by the party since its formation in 1998. Prior to it, the seat was a stronghold of Congress. Unusually, this seat was renamed multiple times. Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency (earlier known as Calcutta South Lok Sabha...

Historically Speaking: Is the Sun Setting on the Gandhi Dynasty?

20 May 2024

[embed]https://youtu.be/V3775Qjjz5I?si=BLHPN5cE-tNpyHS2[/embed] In an interview with ‘Historically Speaking’, Dr. Aishwarya Pandit engages in a thought-provoking conversation with S. Prasannarajan, the Editor of Open Magazine. Together, they delve into the profound and lasting influence of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty on Indian politics. Prasannarajan shares his insightful perspective on the dynasty's legacy and its...

Historically Speaking: Dynasty Cannot Reinvent, Says S Prasannarajan

20 May 2024

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aPUtf8VJcqo[/embed] Historically Speaking with Dr Aishwarya Pandit Sharma: In this new episode, the guest S Prasannarajan, Editor of Open Magazine tells us about how dynasties can never reinvent and how it overtakes ideology in the context of Rahul Gandhi. "A dynasty cannot reinvent. It's a bloodline. It's a genealogy over...

Historically Speaking Ep 2: Unraveling Majoritarianism, Dynasty Politics And PM Modi’s Influence

20 May 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4icLXQEBVIQ&t=17s Historically Speaking with Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma has released an engaging new episode titled "Unravelling the Dance of Democracy." This episode features a thought-provoking conversation with S Prasannarajan, the esteemed Editor of Open Magazine. S Prasannarajan offers insightful perspectives on several critical topics, including the challenges faced by...

Indore: BJP’s Unwavering Stronghold

20 May 2024

The Member of Parliament from Indore Lok Sabha constituency is Shankar Lalwani. Since 1989, the seat is held by the BJP. Before Lalwani, the seat was held for record 8 consecutive terms by BJP’s Sumitra Mahajan since 1989, who was also the Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 2014 and...