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Bihar’s Opposition parties are looking at migration the wrong way

There is a shift in the socio-economic status of a large section of migrants and their families. It helps them acquire dignified status in society.

09.11.2025 4

ThePrint

Badri Narayan

In Bihar, voters are not fixated on caste alone

In Bihar, voters are not fixated on caste alone

The Bihari electorate wants more schemes that will improve the human development indices in the state

29.10.2025 8

hindustantimes

Badri Narayan

How caste census is set to change narratives in Indian politics

In the long-run, this will lead to a diminishing of the electoral base of influential parties such as the RJD and Samajwadi Party (SP)

03.05.2025 20

hindustantimes

Badri Narayan

Professional historians are not to blame for WhatsApp history in India. Disregard for scholarship is

If there is a reason behind the rise of WhatsApp history then it is the conditions that make it possible — the gradual erosion of a culture of...

08.01.2025 5

Indian Express

Badri Narayan

Mahakumbh Mela: The diversities and social meanings

From communities coming together to a vibrant marketplace for small businesses, the massive event is an opportunity at multiple levels.

08.01.2025 10

Indian Express

Badri Narayan

What clicked for JMM in Jharkhand?

Impact of welfare schemes, a more focused tribal selfhood campaign, sympathy for Hemant Soren’s “victimisation”, and a single CM face are...

23.11.2024 4

hindustantimes

Badri Narayan

Why the Dalit-Buddhist vote is up for grabs in Maharashtra

Reservation sub-classification debate, common culture and government schemes are all factors that contribute to the changing politics of the...

16.11.2024 4

Indian Express

Badri Narayan

Why the Dalit vote may decide Haryana outcome

The political and electoral inclination of Dalits in Haryana seems subject to various factors such as the charisma of national leaders, caste and...

02.10.2024 4

hindustantimes

Badri Narayan

How sub-classification will change Dalit politics

A political contest may emerge in Dalit politics, fragmenting it into castes that have benefited most from affirmative action and the more...

12.09.2024 4

hindustantimes

Badri Narayan

Caste census and the RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) recently held its All India Coordination Committee meeting in Palakkad, Kerala. At a press conference after...

07.09.2024 4

The Financial Express

Badri Narayan

Why SC order is set to churn Dalit politics, and parties have to pick a side

04.08.2024 7

The Times of India

Badri Narayan