The Life, Death, and Legacy of Gauri Lankesh

The Life, Death, and Legacy of Gauri Lankesh

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BJP Ascendant at Home, Tested Abroad

After the latest round of state elections, India’s political landscape looks more lopsided than at any time in the post-2014 era. The BJP claimed big wins in West Bengal and Assam—continuing its march across eastern India and solidifying its status as a hegemonic party. But polit ...  Show more

Rethinking India’s Growth Story

India’s growth numbers shape how we understand everything from jobs to investment to global standing. But what if those numbers don’t tell the full story? New research suggests India may have both underestimated and overestimated growth at different moments over the past two deca ...  Show more

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