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The Times Of India PodcastWhat a Maha win means for BJP in the state and countrySuhas Palshikar, co-director of electoral think-tank Lokniti and an eminent political scientist, explains what this Maharashtra electoral verdict means for the future of opposition parties and why the BJP would want to get rid of its allies in the state. 2024-12-0426 min
On the Frontlines of DemocracyBuilding Solidarity in an Age of Insecurity with Astra TaylorIn this week’s episode, we speak with Astra Taylor, a critically acclaimed writer, filmmaker and organizer about practicing solidarity in an age of insecurity. Taylor discusses insecurity as a structural feature of capitalism and advocates for solidarity, which fosters collective responsibility and mutual obligation. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Show Notes: Host Sanjay Ruparelia and Astra Taylor discuss the practice of solidarity in an age of insecurity. Taylor distinguishes between existential and manufactured insecurity, emphasizing that insecurity is a structural feature of capitalism. She also contrasts solidarity with unity and fraternity, highlighting solidarity's relational and tra...2024-11-1341 min
The Times Of India PodcastWhy this Maharashtra election won't end political chaos in the stateFirst, Sanjay Kumar from Lokniti-CSDS talks with Alka Dhupkar about what a Lokniti-MIT SOG survey says about political parties' prospects in the upcoming election.
Then, co-director of Lokniti and eminent political scientist Suhas Palshikar explains why this election won't sort out the political chaos in the state. He also explains why this election will be a very high-stakes one for two leaders. 2024-10-2534 minOn the Frontlines of DemocracyIndia's Surprising 2024 Election with Yogendra YadavIn this week’s episode, we speak with renowned public intellectual and political activist Yogendra Yadav about India’s 2024 national election. We’ll discuss the BJP’s surprising losses, the continued dominance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the shifting political landscape, including the rise of lower caste support for Hindu nationalism. Yogendra shares his thoughts on the erosion of Indian democracy and how a new form of republican politics can help revive its original constitutional values. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Show Notes: Host Sanjay Ruparelia sits down with Yogendra Yadav to discuss the political shifts that have defi...2024-10-0949 min
The Times Of India PodcastWhen the Prime Minister comes callingPolitical scientist Suhas Palshikar explains the issues with the Prime Minister turning up at the Chief Justice's residence for Ganeshotsav. He also explains the problem with judges and government employees talking about links with the RSS and what it means for the RSS to be making statements that seem to target the PM. 2024-09-2628 min
Grand TamashaWhat Really Happened in India's 2024 General Election?
Suhas Palshikar, Sandeep Shastri, and Sanjay Kumar, “CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey: There is no clear and close challenger to the BJP this time. ‘Ifs and buts’ apply,” Hindu, April 13, 2024.
Sandeep Shastri, Sanjay Kumar, and Suhas Palshikar, “CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: A return to an era of genuine coalitions,” Hindu, June 6, 2024.
Lokniti Team, “Post-poll survey: Methodology,” Hindu, June 6, 2024.
Sandeep Shastri, “CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Modi factor seems to have stagnated over a decade,” Hindu, June 6, 2024.
Sanjay Kumar and Fuhaar Bandhu, “CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP maintains advantage among young voters,” June 7, 2024.
Lokniti Team, “CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Clearing misconceptions about the post-poll survey,” Hindu, June 9, 2024.
“Decoding the 2024 Indian Ge...2024-09-1845 min
Grand TamashaWhat Really Happened in India's 2024 General Election?It has been more than three months since the conclusion of India’s massive 2024 general elections. And it is no exaggeration to say that the results of the election caught many, if not most, election observers by surprise.To many, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appeared invincible in national elections especially given the widespread popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And yet, the party suffered a significant setback, emerging as the single largest party but well short of a parliamentary majority.So, what actually happened in these elections? How can we understand the BJP’s su...2024-09-1844 min
Frontline on AirSomething is rotten in the state of MaharashtraSuhas Palshikar examines the pressing challenge for Maharashtra in reviving its culture of moderation amidst the current political landscape. The article underscores the importance of restoring balanced discourse in the state’s politics.2024-08-3111 min
The Times Of India PodcastGet my name out of the textbookPolitical scientist and chief editor of Studies in Indian Politics, Suhas Palshikar, had explained his and Yogendra Yadav's campaign to have their names removed from re-edited NCERT textbooks. He also explains his concerns with how the textbooks were edited and why parents should also read their kids' textbooks.2024-06-2129 min
The Times Of India PodcastWhat to expect from Modi sarkar 3.0Political scientist Suhas Palshikar talks about the role the allies could play in the functioning of the new government, how Narendra Modi could deal with unfamiliar coalition politics and the impact on upcoming state polls.
2024-06-1025 min
NL HaftaHafta 481: Trust deficit in EVMs, BJP manifestoThis week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Anand Vardhan are joined by political analyst Suhas Palshikar, tech expert Madhav Deshpande, and professor Shruti Kapila.On the robustness of the election voting machines, Suhas Palshikar says EVMs have “definitely lost the credibility that they initially had”. He cites Lokniti-CSDS data. Madhav says “major technological change” in 2013, with the introduction of VVPAT has made EVMs a “different beast”. The panel then discusses the manifestos and poll promises. Shruti says the BJP manifesto is “very weird” and that “it wants to lower the temperature on Hindutva”. Anand ca...2024-04-201h 42
The Times Of India PodcastThe worrying aspects of Arvind Kejriwal's arrestEminent political scientist Suhas Palshikar explains what worries him about Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, what the opposition hasn't done right and what it could mean beyond the national elections. 2024-03-2736 min
The Times Of India PodcastIs ideology dead in Indian politics?Political scientist and author Suhas Palshikar explains the importance of ideology for political parties and why parties ignoring it isn't a good sign for Indian politics.2024-02-1929 min
The Times Of India PodcastThe issues with the 'one nation one election' planPolitical scientist and co-director of Lokniti, Suhas Palshikar examines the 'one nation, one election' plan and breaks down why it raises more concerns than solving problems.2024-01-1524 min
The Times Of India PodcastWhat will matter in the 2024 national electionsCo-director of Lokniti and chief editor of Studies in Indian Politics, Dr Suhas Palshikar explains how to view the upcoming 2024 elections in light of the three state election victories for the BJP.
2023-12-0623 min
The Times Of India PodcastAnalysing the 'one nation, one election' planProfessor Suhas Palshikar examines the 'one nation, one election' plan and breaks down the issues at stake.2023-09-1326 min
Parley by The HinduIs seat adjustment enough for Opposition unity?On July 18, the top leaders of 26 Opposition parties joined hands to form INDIA (Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance), a coalition to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 general elections. The coalition plans to set up an 11-member coordination committee, prepare an action plan, and eventually work out a seat-sharing arrangement. But is seat adjustment enough for Opposition unity? Here we discuss this question.Guests: Suhas Palshikar taught political science at Savitribai Phule University, Pune, and is chief editor of Studies in Indian Politics; E. Sridharan, the Academic Director and Chief E...2023-07-2728 min
The Times Of India PodcastDoes ideology matter in Indian politics anymore?Do the latest political developments in Maharashtra indicate ideology is irrelevant for political parties? Political scientist and author Suhas Palshikar explains the importance of ideology for political parties and why parties would do well to have one in an election year.2023-07-1436 min
Interpreting IndiaRahul Verma on the Debate on Democratic Backsliding in IndiaIn recent years, international indices and rankings such as the Democracy Index and the V-Dem Index have downgraded India’s democracy. Although there are significant differences in the degrees of downgrading, most major indices suggest that Indian democracy is backsliding.Meanwhile, India is witnessing an increase in voter turnout, and people continue to participate actively and vociferously in politics. What is the reason for this disconnect between scholarly understandings of Indian democracy and ground realities?To help us make sense of this dichotomy, Rahul Verma joins Suyash Rai to discuss his recent essay titled “The Exagg...2023-07-131h 12
The Times Of India PodcastNot in my namePolitical scientist and chief editor of Studies in Indian Politics, Suhas Palshikar, talks to Alka Dhupkar about his and Yogendra Yadav's campaign to have their names removed from re-edited NCERT textbooks. He also explains his concerns with how the textbooks were edited and why parents should also read their kids' textbooks.2023-06-2132 min
All Indians MatterGovt wants intellectual hegemony, hence the crackdown on academic freedomAcademic freedom and institutional autonomy have declined significantly in India since the Narendra Modi government came to power. This has been emphasised by independent studies but we don’t need them to see what’s going on. Why is academic freedom important to society and, indeed, individual freedoms? Suhas Palshikar, academician and social and political scientist, speaks to All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-0427 min
DAKSH PodcastIndian elections with Ornit Shani and Rahul VermaIn this episode we spoke to Rahul Verma and Ornit Shani on Indian elections. The elections in the world’s largest democracy are often described as a dance of democracy. Here are some statistics just to give you a scale of the vast logistical exercise that is the general election. In 2019, 619 adults voted in 1 million polling booths in 543 constituencies. Ornit and Rahul took us on a fascinating journey from the first general election to recent elections, exploring how the first electoral rolls were prepared, the logistics of the process and how Indians make voting decisions. If y...2022-08-2246 min
Express ConversationsEp 22: Suhas PalshikarIn this episode, Suhas Palshikar, one of India’s foremost political scientists and a regular contributor to The Indian Express’s Opinion section, explains the 2022 Assembly poll results.Tune in.(This exchange was streamed on Explained Live on March 11, 2022)2022-03-181h 06
Think Bank2024: पुनःश्च मोदी? | Dr. Suhas Palshikar | EP 2/2 |कसं असेल नव्या दशकातील नवं राजकारण? देशाची आर्थिक बाजू ढासळत असताना नरेंद्र मोदींचा करिष्मा अधिक वाढतो आहे, असं का? 2024 मध्ये पुन्हा मोदीच निवडून येतील का? भाजप विरुद्ध लढण्यासाठी विरोधी पक्षांनी काय करायला हवं? माहिती तंत्रज्ञानाच्या युगात भारतीय राजकारण कसं असेल? भारतात सरकार कुणाचं असेल हे उद्योगपतीच ठरवतील का? भारतात अतिलोकशाही झाली आहे का? काँग्रेसचे भविष्य काय? 2030 पर्यंत भारतात लोकशाही उरणारच नाही? भारतीय राजकारणातील पुढील दशकतील 3 आव्हाने कोणती?
जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत. भाग 22022-01-0147 min
Think Bankशांतता! मोदी सत्तेत आहेत | Dr. Suhas Palshikar | EP 1/2 |या दशकात भारतीय राजकारणाचा पट कसा बदलला? आण्णा आंदोलन ते आताचे शेतकरी आंदोलना मध्ये काय घडलं काय बिघडलं? मोदी सरकारचा आर्थिक विकासापेक्षा सांस्कृतिक विकासावर अधिक भर आहे? संघ आणि भाजप यामध्ये सत्तेची वाटणी कशी आहे? तथाकथीत काँग्रेस सिस्टिम चे काय झालं? खरंच काँग्रेस संपली आहे का? विरोधी पक्ष, माध्यमे आणि लोक मोदी सरकार विरुद्ध बोलायला का घाबरत आहेत? भारतीय माध्यमे एकतर्फी का झाली? मोदींनी भारतीय राजकारणात "आयर्न हॅन्ड" तयार केला आहे का?
जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत. भाग १2022-01-0134 min
The Times Of India Podcast‘Liberals have failed to capture Hinduism’s philosophical insights’As the Hindu Vahini Sena’s Haridwar conclave casts its dark shadow over India, scholar Suhas Palshikar takes the political temperature and discusses the idea of a Hindu rashtra.2021-12-2933 min
Parley by The HinduHas the first-past-the-post system polarised Indian politics?India’s parliamentary democracy is going through a phase of intense confrontation between the dominant ruling party and a weakened but belligerent Opposition. Is this situation a consequence of the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system, where a party with the the highest votes gets the seat even if it doesn't win a majority?Here we address this question.Guests: E. Sridharan, Academic Director and Chief Executive at the University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India, and Editor-in-Chief of India Review; Suhas Palshikar taught political science at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, and chief editor of...2021-08-2731 min
The Wire TalksThe BJP Has Not Taken Well its Loss in West Bengal feat. Suhas PalshikarThe general elections are are at least three years away, and already the first stirrings of political activity have already begun. Of course, the state elections seem like good indicators as to where voting patterns lie, but as we know, in the past, state elections have not been good representation of how the national vote would go. Nonetheless, the BJP, which is always in election mode, has started preparing because it also has to now go fight elections in the crucial state of UP, and the opposition is trying to see what possibilities exist.On this episode...2021-07-0651 min
Discover The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.[Marathi] - Dashakvedh -2024: Punhashch Modi ? by Dr. Suhas PalshikarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/830451to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Marathi] - Dashakvedh -2024: Punhashch Modi ?
Series: #9 of Dashakvedh
Author: Dr. Suhas Palshikar
Narrator: Dr. Suhas Palshikar
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 47 minutes
Release date: January 6, 2021
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
कसं असेल नव्या दशकातील नवं राजकारण? देशाची आर्थिक बाजू ढासळत असताना नरेंद्र मोदींचा करिष्मा अधिक वाढतो आहे, असं का? 2024 मध्ये पुन्हा मोदीच निवडून येतील का? भाजप विरुद्ध लढण्यासाठी विरोधी पक्षांनी काय करायला हवं? माहिती तंत्रज्ञानाच्या युगात भारतीय राजकारण कसं असेल? भारतात सरकार कुणाचं असेल हे उद्योगपतीच ठरवतील का? भारतात अतिलोकशाही झाली आहे का? काँग्रेसचे भविष्य काय? 2030 पर्यंत भारतात लोकशाही उरणारच नाही? भारतीय राजकारणातील पुढील दशकातील 3 आव्हाने कोणती? जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत.2021-01-0647 min
Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics[Marathi] - Dashakvedh -2024: Punhashch Modi ? by Dr. Suhas PalshikarPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/830451 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Marathi] - Dashakvedh -2024: Punhashch Modi ? Series: #9 of Dashakvedh Author: Dr. Suhas Palshikar Narrator: Dr. Suhas Palshikar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 47 minutes Release date: January 6, 2021 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: कसं असेल नव्या दशकातील नवं राजकारण? देशाची आर्थिक बाजू ढासळत असताना नरेंद्र मोदींचा करिष्मा अधिक वाढतो आहे, असं का? 2024 मध्ये पुन्हा मोदीच निवडून येतील का? भाजप विरुद्ध लढण्यासाठी विरोधी पक्षांनी काय करायला हवं? माहिती तंत्रज्ञानाच्या युगात भारतीय राजकारण कसं असेल? भारतात सरकार कुणाचं असेल हे उद्योगपतीच ठरवतील का? भारतात अतिलोकशाही झाली आहे का? काँग्रेसचे भविष्य काय? 2030 पर्यंत भारतात लोकशाही उरणारच नाही? भारतीय राजकारणातील पुढील दशकातील 3 आव्हाने कोणती? जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत.2021-01-0603 minListen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics[Marathi] - Dashakvedh -2024: Punhashch Modi ? by Dr. Suhas PalshikarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/830451to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Marathi] - Dashakvedh -2024: Punhashch Modi ?
Series: #9 of Dashakvedh
Author: Dr. Suhas Palshikar
Narrator: Dr. Suhas Palshikar
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 47 minutes
Release date: January 6, 2021
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
कसं असेल नव्या दशकातील नवं राजकारण? देशाची आर्थिक बाजू ढासळत असताना नरेंद्र मोदींचा करिष्मा अधिक वाढतो आहे, असं का? 2024 मध्ये पुन्हा मोदीच निवडून येतील का? भाजप विरुद्ध लढण्यासाठी विरोधी पक्षांनी काय करायला हवं? माहिती तंत्रज्ञानाच्या युगात भारतीय राजकारण कसं असेल? भारतात सरकार कुणाचं असेल हे उद्योगपतीच ठरवतील का? भारतात अतिलोकशाही झाली आहे का? काँग्रेसचे भविष्य काय? 2030 पर्यंत भारतात लोकशाही उरणारच नाही? भारतीय राजकारणातील पुढील दशकातील 3 आव्हाने कोणती? जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत.2021-01-0647 min
Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics[Marathi] - Dashakvedh - Shantata! Modi Sattet Aahet by Dr. Suhas PalshikarPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/834068 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Marathi] - Dashakvedh - Shantata! Modi Sattet Aahet Series: #6 of Dashakvedh Author: Dr. Suhas Palshikar Narrator: Dr. Suhas Palshikar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 34 minutes Release date: December 31, 2020 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: या दशकात भारतीय राजकारणाचा पट कसा बदलला? आण्णा आंदोलन ते आताचे शेतकरी आंदोलना मध्ये काय घडलं काय बिघडलं? मोदी सरकारचा आर्थिक विकासापेक्षा सांस्कृतिक विकासावर अधिक भर आहे? संघ आणि भाजप यामध्ये सत्तेची वाटणी कशी आहे? तथाकथीत काँग्रेस सिस्टिम चे काय झालं? खरंच काँग्रेस संपली आहे का? विरोधी पक्ष, माध्यमे आणि लोक मोदी सरकार विरुद्ध बोलायला का घाबरत आहेत? भारतीय माध्यमे एकतर्फी का झाली? मोदींनी भारतीय राजकारणात 'आयर्न हॅन्ड' तयार केला आहे का? जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत.2020-12-3103 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics[Marathi] - Dashakvedh - Shantata! Modi Sattet Aahet by Dr. Suhas PalshikarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/834068to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Marathi] - Dashakvedh - Shantata! Modi Sattet Aahet
Series: #6 of Dashakvedh
Author: Dr. Suhas Palshikar
Narrator: Dr. Suhas Palshikar
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 34 minutes
Release date: December 31, 2020
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
या दशकात भारतीय राजकारणाचा पट कसा बदलला? आण्णा आंदोलन ते आताचे शेतकरी आंदोलना मध्ये काय घडलं काय बिघडलं? मोदी सरकारचा आर्थिक विकासापेक्षा सांस्कृतिक विकासावर अधिक भर आहे? संघ आणि भाजप यामध्ये सत्तेची वाटणी कशी आहे? तथाकथीत काँग्रेस सिस्टिम चे काय झालं? खरंच काँग्रेस संपली आहे का? विरोधी पक्ष, माध्यमे आणि लोक मोदी सरकार विरुद्ध बोलायला का घाबरत आहेत? भारतीय माध्यमे एकतर्फी का झाली? मोदींनी भारतीय राजकारणात 'आयर्न हॅन्ड' तयार केला आहे का? जेष्ठ राजकीय विश्लेषक प्रा. डॉ. सुहास पळशीकर यांची दशवेधच्या निमित्ताने घेतलेली मुलाखत.2020-12-3134 min
The Big StoryCBSE Syllabus Cut An Academic or Political Decision?Chapters on federalism, nationalism and secularism have come under the axe as the Ministry of Human Resource Development decided to unburden CBSE students between classes 9-12.
The pandemic-mandated restrictions on educational institutions have eaten up into the academic year, raising a lot of problems for students and teachers alike over e-classes, exams and syllabus. And on July 8, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, the HRD minister, announced a 30 percent reduction of the CBSE course load in view of the prevailing "extraordinary situation".
Although 24 hours later CBSE clarified that the reduction of syllabus was only for Board exams, the choice...2020-07-0812 min
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