All stories by ADITI PHADNIS
What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.
Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis.
Tilak: The Man In His Times
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of his positions later in life.
Will The Jats Return To Power In Haryana?
Rediff.com8 Sep 2024Since it was formed 58 years ago, Haryana has had Jat chief ministers for 33 of those.
Will Udhayanidhi Be Stalin's Successor?
Rediff.com27 Aug 2024Always interesting, DMK politics is going to get even more absorbing in the days to come, predicts Aditi Phadnis.
Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?
Rediff.com16 Aug 2024'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in Delhi,' points out Aditi Phadnis.
Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb
Rediff.com9 Aug 2024He was reviled by critics in his party as a neo-liberal in disguise but till the end, he retained his belief in secularism and the humanity of Communism.
Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls
Rediff.com7 Aug 2024In the coming assembly election, negotiations over seat-sharing will be as important as actual outreach to voters.
'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud: "Give something for Bihar also, Madam." Every time the Budget mentioned cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, "Kursi Bachao" was the call from Congress MPs.
Can History Repeat Itself?
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.
Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus
Rediff.com10 Jun 2024Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.
Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ
Rediff.com10 Jun 2024While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners will be to constantly remind the central government and the BJP how much it is dependent on them.
Why MVA Won 30 Seats In Maharashtra
Rediff.com5 Jun 2024'The people preferred Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar...'
Sikkim Awaits 'Golay Ke Nau Guarantee'
Rediff.com3 Jun 2024'These include economic prosperity, a promising future for youth, empowerment for women, a thriving society, robust healthcare, quality education, elevated living standards, agricultural prosperity, and robust social security coupled with effective governance.'
What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?
Rediff.com31 May 2024Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed.
'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'
Rediff.com29 May 2024'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'
Will Andhra Pradesh Follow Odisha Model?
Rediff.com16 May 2024Will Andhra Pradesh follow the Odisha model, voting differently in Lok Sabha and assembly elections? Or will Odisha follow Andhra Pradesh, voting in new faces in both?
'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'
Rediff.com14 May 2024'In Western UP, last time a lot of Dalits voted for the BJP.' 'This time, there is a rethink among Dalits about the extent of their support for the BJP.'
'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'
Rediff.com4 May 2024'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'
Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?
Rediff.com21 Apr 2024Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.