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The forgotten architect: Syama Prasad Mookerjee and the BJP’s origins
How politician, educationist, and social reformer Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the BJP’s precursor, and reshaped India’s political discourse
Unveiling the Evolution of Power Symbols in India: From Safari Suits to White Kurtas, ETBrandEquity
Indian power is shifting from grand public displays to subtle signals. Once overt symbols like the safari suit are fading. Instead, quiet markers like a bureaucrat's white towel signify rank. The kurta-pyjama allows leaders to connect with the common person. …
Assam assembly elections: Congress to lead weak Oppn as it wins only 19 seats
The Congress party faced a significant defeat in the Assam assembly elections, securing only 19 seats. This outcome places them in a weakened opposition role. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commented on the party's reliance on dynastic politics. The BJP-l…
Beyond the Binary: Why Bengal’s election results defy the polarisation narrative
Victory margins often wider than minority votes; strong local anti-incumbency hurts TMC despite community consolidation
Fragrance fades: Badruddin Ajmal’s AIUDF reduced to two seats in Assam wipeout
Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF has seen a dramatic decline in Assam. The party, once a major force for Muslim minorities, now holds only two Assembly seats. This electoral rout signifies a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Minority votes have lar…
India’s iPhone hub stunned by movie star Vijay’s political rise
In most of his films, Tamil superstar C. Joseph Vijay has saved the nation and its poor from powerful forces. He used that same script in politics this week to emerge as the unlikely winner in elections in one of India’s most economically important states.
DMK minister Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tiruppattur to TVK candidate
DMK's Periyakaruppan loses by one vote to TVK's Sethupathy, resulting in a hung Assembly with 108 seats for TVK.
BREAKINGBreaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJP’s political map
The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the party's expansion into eastern and northeastern India. It establishes the BJP as a pan-India force. The win provides the leadership confidence …
How India’s politicians invest
In the 5 States that went to the polls, a mere 1% of the candidates’ total assets disclosed sits in capital markets
Twist of history: Will a party founded by a Bengali win West Bengal?
West Bengal Election Results: Early trends in West Bengal show the BJP surging ahead of the TMC, potentially marking a historic shift in a state long resistant to the party. This development carries an irony, as the BJP's ideological roots trace back to Benga…
West Bengal Elections 2026: CPI(M)’s quiet role between TMC’s hold and BJP’s push
West Bengal's 2026 elections hinge on the Left's resurgence. The CPI(M)'s vote share is the critical 'X-factor' impacting the TMC and BJP contest. A revitalized Left could shift voters away from the BJP, potentially altering the state's political landscape. T…