Narendra Modi

By repeatedly exercising doubt, we can reinforce doubt's place in the fight against the hegemonic majoritarianism of modern India. Every “Wait a sec…” and “I don’t get it…” is pushback. Credit: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

The Narendra Modi Government’s Pursuit of Scriptural Authority Is a War Against Doubt

Vasudevan Mukunth 12/03/2018

Wherever there has been room for doubt about interpreting...

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‘Jan Gan Man Ki Baat’ Episode 204: Lokpal and Clean Ganga

The Wire Staff 01/03/2018

Vinod Dua discusses the recent controversy around the Lokpal...

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2.6 Crore Live Births a Year, and Modi’s Maternity Scheme Reached Less Than a Lakh Women in 2017

Rashme Sehgal 14/02/2018

PM Modi announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri...

Mamata Banerjee. Credit: PTI

West Bengal Opts out of ‘Modicare’, Why ‘Waste’ Funds, Asks Mamata

The Wire Staff 14/02/2018

“The Centre has drawn up a health plan in...

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The Government’s Previous Health Insurance Schemes Failed. Why Should the New One Work?

K. Sujatha Rao 05/02/2018

Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance is old wine in a new...

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Budget 2018: Decoding the ‘World’s Largest Healthcare Programme’

Anoo Bhuyan 01/02/2018

The government's announcement of the National Health Protection Scheme...

Osmania University. Credit: Osmania University website

Science Congress Postponed Indefinitely After Officials Anticipate Student Protests

The Wire Staff 21/12/2017

The Congress was to be held at Hyderabad's Osmania...