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Nation Craft, State Craft December 21, 2018

The 2019 Narrative – Republic TV Summit

One could say that these five assembly elections were the ultimate milestone leading up to the general elections. What’s interesting is that both the leading…

Nation Craft, State Craft December 13, 2018

Politics of Memory

There’s a lot that rides on what the society believes their history is. Their version of history defines their present decisions and consequently their future….

Nation Craft, State Craft December 11, 2018

Making Sense of Exit Polls

The brief period between casting of votes and the declaration of results of an election brings a cocktail of emotions. For contesting politicians, it is…

Nation Craft, State Craft November 29, 2018

Gotra Politics – How the narrative has swung

First came nationality (“She’s not even Indian”), then religion (“If 90% Muslims don’t vote, we’re over”), then caste (“Only Brahmins, not Modi”), and now we’re…

Nation Craft, State Craft November 22, 2018

Identity Politics

Identity Politics refers to when groups call for special treatment based on gender, religion, caste or other characteristics. In politics this idea is used to…