February 19, 2016
A dream budget for India this year
Dr. Shamika Ravi, Visiting Fellow at IDFC Institute, comes up with a dream budget for India highlighting broad budget announcements that would keep India firmly on the path to equitable growth over the next hundred years....
January 29, 2016
India Launches Its Urban Makeover Plan With Smart Cities
Government of India selects 20 cities, including five state capitals, to launch its larger urban makeover plan
December 07, 2015
Slow and Steady at Midway
The BJP has sensed a shift in the political economy, and has reacted with an increased urgency to pursue reforms.
December 04, 2015
Different Vote for State and Centre?
The inference that people deliberately vote differently in the national and assembly elections is a bit trite.
November 30, 2015
Do Indian Voters Really Care for Economic Growth?
The evidence is mixed on whether the country's electorate rewards parties that deliver high economic growth.
November 14, 2015
It’s dissonance, stupid
District-wise analysis of how the voters of Bihar voted for the BJP and Modi in this election
November 14, 2015
A Reverse Swing
Exactly why did the BJP suffer such a brutal reversal?
November 08, 2015
Bihar results: The buck stops with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah
Vivek Dehejia writes in Mint: "Modi projected himself as the BJP’s electoral face in Bihar, he campaigned tirelessly, and the campaign was masterminded by his trusted aide, Amit Shah—and they lost".
November 04, 2015
Phase 5: Advantage Religion or Development?
A look at the electoral outcome against the backdrop of religion and development in this region
November 04, 2015
Gushing Over Female Voter Turnout In Bihar Misplaced
"Women voters outnumber men in Bihar polls" - Is there more to this statement than what meets the eye?