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Anand Sahay is a senior journalist based in Delhi.

Cover page of From Phansi Yard: My Year with the Women of Yerawada

Book Review | Lawyer's ballad of Yerawada Jail reflects on the lives...

This resident of Phansi Yard has a writer's sensibility, and says in a matter-of-fact way

13 Jan 2024 1:18 PM IST

This is a first-rate book, written with clarity, even-handedness and a love of the country and pride in her democracy, notwithstanding the warts that are hidden from no one. By Arrangement

Book Review | The EVMs are all right, but not media and democracy

All this is very well, but writing persuasively is a skill and an art

4 Nov 2023 3:52 PM IST

An insider critiques the Indian parliament

An insider critiques the Indian parliament

The subjects under discussion here can make for a useful handbook

17 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and others at a press conference after the opposition parties meeting. (PTI Photo)

Anand K. Sahay | Give and take' is needed to make INDIA effective

The new Opposition coalition “INDIA” possesses two tendencies that could be at odds with one another,...

27 July 2023 12:15 AM IST

Anand K. Sahay | Was President slighted by PMs opening of new Parl?

Anand K. Sahay | Was President slighted by PM's opening of new Parl?

In January 1927, the just completed grand structure of the Imperial Legislative Council -- that would, upon...

2 Jun 2023 12:00 AM IST

Book Review | Talking Indo-Pak peace on the back channel with open eyes

Book Review | Talking Indo-Pak peace on the back channel with open...

On the complex and important subject of India’s relations with Pakistan — and the critical issues that go...

28 May 2023 12:47 AM IST

Anand K. Sahay | As BJP reels, can Congress use Ktaka formula elsewhere?

Anand K. Sahay | As BJP reels, can Congress use K'taka formula...

The recent election outcome in Karnataka is staggering. It sent shivers down the spine of the establishment bigwigs who...

17 May 2023 12:00 AM IST

Anand K. Sahay | Signs of churn in India, but is nations mood changing?

Anand K. Sahay | Signs of churn in India, but is nation's mood...

It was coming but now we can no longer be in doubt that we have, by slow degrees, become a Democracy by Propaganda....

3 May 2023 12:00 AM IST

Book Review | Anti-colonial thinker who gave the lie to Islamic conservatism

Book Review | Anti-colonial thinker who gave the lie to Islamic...

The life of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad is, regrettably, one of the lesser explored aspects of India’s anti-colonial...

9 April 2023 12:28 AM IST

Anand K. Sahay | Rahuls expulsion from LS: Is India at a turning point?

Anand K. Sahay | Rahul's expulsion from LS: Is India at a turning...

The conviction of Rahul Gandhi on the flimsiest of charges by a Gujarat trial court, and within 24 hours, as if it was...

27 March 2023 12:02 AM IST

The principles of party organisation, the programmes or vision statements of parties, the slogans they employ, the nature of their day-to-day activity, are closely tied to the question of class interests. (Photo By Arrangement)

Book Review | Cong vs BJP: â€˜Ideologicalâ€™ analysis rings hollow...

The sub-title of this book, “Polarisation and the Growing Crisis of the Congress Party (2009-19)”, is...

4 March 2023 10:59 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Chhattisgarh state President Mohan Markam and other party leaders during the 85th plenary session, in Raipur, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo: PTI)

Anand K. Sahay | What Congress must do if it is to lead Opp. front

The tumultuous welcome the Bharat Jodo Yatra received right through its five months sprang from its needle-sharp focus...

2 March 2023 12:00 AM IST